Govt rolls out measures to cushion Gulf trade hit: DGFT

The government has introduced a series of measures to support exporters facing disruptions from the ongoing Gulf conflict, with key sectors such as gems and jewellery, rice and pharmaceuticals under pressure, PTI reported.At an inter-ministerial briefing, Director General of Foreign Trade Lav Aggarwal said the commerce ministry is working with insurers and banks to address…

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ASI finds Chera period potsherd at Kumarikkalpalayam excavation site in Tirupur district | Coimbatore News

The inscription ‘Irumpurai’ is a title associated with the Chera kings. COIMBATORE: The Archaeological Survey of India has unearthed a potsherd dating to the Chera period at the Kumarikkalpalayam excavation site in Tirupur district. The fragment of clay pot has the Tamil-Brahmi inscription ‘Irumpurai’ on it. Based on paleographic analysis, the five -character inscription has…

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Honour or oversight: US universities face pressure to drop Epstein-linked donor names

Jeffrey Epstein’s mugshot Small but steady protests have taken shape in recent months at Ohio State University. The demand is simple: remove billionaire retail magnate Les Wexner’s name from campus buildings.What began as a local campaign is now part of a wider shift across the United States. Universities are facing questions about donor legacies, institutional…

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Spanish designer Patricia Emma Fernandez Ortiz: India will always have a special place in my collections

The collection was guided by pure, sustainable materials and quiet refinement, with natural fabrics defining the season Designer Patricia Emma Fernandez Ortiz spent 12 years living in Calcutta, where she discovered her passion for design. So, when she recently showcased at Moscow Fashion Week, her collection clearly reflected her inspiration and experiences living in the…

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