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Appliance Prices to Rise 5-8% from October Ahead of Festivals

Leading appliance makers will increase prices of air conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines, and other products by 5 to 8 percent starting October 1 due to rising costs of metals like copper, steel, crude derivatives, and currency volatility from the West Asia crisis. This is the third price hike in 2026, with some companies also raising prices of refrigerators and washing machines by 3-4 percent. Impact on festive demand is expected to be limited as dealers stocked older inventory.

Business Standard·3h ago

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World

Expert Shares 5 Tips to Prevent Nursery Plants from Drying

Ashutosh Kumar, a plant expert from Purnia's Garden Gram, explains common reasons nursery plants dry out after being brought home. Key causes include placing plants in wrong locations, planting immediately in soil, overwatering, and not removing plastic from roots. Following these five expert tips can help prevent plants from drying and ensure proper care.

News18 Hindi·28m ago·Purnia

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Technology

IIT Bombay Has Only 5 SC, 6 OBC Professors Among 412, RTI Shows

RTI data reveals that IIT Bombay has only five Scheduled Caste (SC) and six Other Backward Classes (OBC) professors among 412 faculty members, with no Scheduled Tribe (ST) professors. The data comes amid scrutiny following the alleged suicide of Dalit student Sahil Wakode, who faced caste-based slurs. The institute has 363 associate and assistant professors, including 29 SC, 8 ST, and 35 OBC members. An investigation is ongoing.

News18·28m ago·Mumbai

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Business

Praveen Jagwani Advises Focus on Capital Preservation Next Year

Praveen Jagwani advises investors to prioritize capital preservation over chasing high returns in the next 12 months. He emphasizes extensive diversification across asset classes and warns that a potential Federal Reserve rate hike could impact Indian markets, the rupee, and foreign investments. Jagwani recommends focusing on quality equities, high-grade debt, and resilient assets to maintain portfolio strength amid global economic fluctuations.

ET Markets·51m ago

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Sports

Shubman Gill Awards ODI Debut to Friend Naman Dhir Against West Indies

In the first match of the three-ODI series against West Indies, Indian captain Shubman Gill awarded debut cap to Naman Dhir. Naman, a domestic player from Punjab, is the second player to debut under Shubman's captaincy in ODIs, following Gurnoor Barar. This highlights Shubman's support for his close friends in the team.

News18Hi Sports·40m ago

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Entertainment

Sivakumar Praises Suriya and Jyotika's 20th Wedding Anniversary

Sivakumar expressed admiration for Suriya and Jyotika's 20-year marriage, noting initial concerns about Jyotika's adjustment were unfounded. He praised her growth as a mother and actress and highlighted their strong marital bond. Reflecting on Karthi's marriage, Sivakumar recalled how his role in Paruthiveeran influenced their family dynamics after entering the film industry.

TOI Entertainment·52m ago

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