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WorldPhoto: Business Standard

Book Explores Alternatives to GDP for Measuring Happiness

The book 'Beyond GDP: In Pursuit of Measuring Happiness' by Alok Ranjan examines various alternatives to GDP as measures of well-being. It covers metrics like Gross National Happiness, Millennium Development Goals, Sustainable Development Goals, Human Development Index, World Happiness Index, and OECD’s Better Life Index. The book highlights how happiness is viewed differently by economists, sociologists, psychologists, philosophers, and theologians, emphasizing factors often ignored by GDP-based measures.

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PoliticsPhoto: News18

SC Withholds BMC Commissioner's Salary Over Encroachment Failure

The Supreme Court withheld the salary of BMC Commissioner Ashwini Satish Bhide and issued a contempt notice for failing to remove encroachments on land meant for a BEST bus stand in Borivali, Mumbai. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, found her prima facie guilty of contempt and wilful disobedience of court orders. A Rs 5 lakh cost was imposed on BMC, and salary release was restrained.

News18··Mumbai

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EntertainmentPhoto: News18 Movies

Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor Attend Ramayana Premiere; Armaan Malik Comments on Mangal Rang

On November 3, a special screening of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Part One was held at an IMAX theatre in Lower Parel, Mumbai, ahead of its November 5 release. Alia Bhatt and Neetu Kapoor attended to support Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama. The song Mangal Rang from the film sparked debate over its Sufi-qawwali style, with Armaan Malik, vocalist for the Kannada version, responding to the controversy.

News18 Movies··Mumbai

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PoliticsPhoto: Aaj Tak

Trump Faces Midterm Test Amid Falling Ratings and Key Issues

The US midterm elections are a major test for President Donald Trump, who is challenged by falling approval ratings. Key issues like the Iran conflict, immigration, and tariffs are significant hurdles. Voters are electing all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and governors in 36 states, making this a critical political event for Trump.

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SciencePhoto: TOI Science

Florida Student Leads Oyster Shell Drive with 60 Volunteers

Bianca Bernhard, a student at South Fork High School in Florida, started the Martin Oyster Restoration Initiative (MORI) to improve local water quality. The initiative collects discarded oyster shells from restaurants, which students prepare and use for oyster reef restoration projects. This effort involves 60 volunteers and aims to support healthier waterways by recycling oyster shells into reef structures.

TOI Science··South Fork

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Two Madhya Pradesh Laborers Burned Alive Over Payment Dispute in Gujarat

In Amreli district, Gujarat, two Madhya Pradesh laborers, including a 16-year-old boy, were burned alive inside a passenger vehicle over a payment dispute. The incident occurred near Gundaran village in Lilia taluka around midnight. The accused brothers, Vinod and Raju Dodiya, allegedly set the vehicle on fire using a flammable substance. The dispute involved a pending payment of ₹60,000 for the vehicle purchased on installments.

Amar Ujala··Amreli

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