Why is Anand Mahindra still emotionally connected to a 60-acre coffee plantation from his childhood |

Industrialist Anand Mahindra recently shared a detailed account of his long-standing connection with India’s coffee landscape. Shared on X (formerly Twitter), he responded to a discussion comparing the coffee-growing regions of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu with Araku. His reply focused on experience, where he outlined his personal journey with coffee cultivation, tracing it back…

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Missiles & layering mines: How Iran is preparing to foil potential US bid to capture Kharg Island

Iran is reportedly setting up traps and deploying additional military personnel and air defences on Kharg Island in anticipation of a potential US operation to seize the island, according to several sources familiar with US intelligence.Click here for live updates on Middle East warTehran’s defences include both anti-armour and anti-personnel mines, positioned around the island…

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China’s GDP rises 5% in Q1 beating forecasts, Iran war impact limited so far

China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited immediate spillovers from the Iran war while giving policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s second-largest economy expanded 5.0% year-on-year in January-March, the fastest pace in three quarters, according to data released by…

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‘Near site of 2008 massacre’: Why Islamabad’s Serena Hotel became centre of US-Iran diplomacy

The five-star Serena Hotel in Islamabad has emerged as the unlikely centre of high-stakes diplomacy, hosting the first round of US-Iran peace talks following weeks of conflict that have shaken the region. Islamabad itself has been placed under an unprecedented lockdown. Authorities shut shops and offices, sealed key roads, and deployed thousands of police, paramilitary…

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