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The morning cuppa is going to be cheaper and more affordable thanks to the Union Government’s decision to reduce the GST on coffee from 18% to 5%. The new tax regime will come into effect from September 22.The coffee community has unanimously welcomed the GST Council’s decision and termed the move a ‘progressive step‘ to directly benefit consumers and the industry alike.Rajat Agarwal, CEO, Barista Coffee told The Hindu, “It’s a welcome move from the government to revisit the rates. Considering we still as an industry are not eligible for GST input credit, this will reduce the sourcing cost. Further,…

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably grappled with the question of when your kid should get a smartphone. There’s a nationwide movement, Wait Until 8th, that argues that devices should be kept out of kids’ hands until they’re deep into middle school. Some families manage to hold out even longer. Andrew Przybylski, a professor of technology and human behavior at the University of Oxford’s Oxford Internet Institute and father of two, has a different idea.“The kids have always had phones — since they were 3,” he told me a few months ago. I almost fell off my chair.Before you come…

Israel has cleared the way to build a controversial new settlement in the occupied West Bank, a move that has been condemned as the death knell for a future Palestinian state.

Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, speaks during a news conference on Aug. 26 in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images A Fox News executive has called a prominent Trump appointee a “reckless maniac.” Another Fox executive said, “I don’t trust her to be responsible.” A third condemned her for the “tendency to find random conspiracy theories on weird internet sites.” And a Fox corporate board member called a public statement of hers “insane.” The person they were talking about is Jeanine Pirro, now the United States’ top law enforcement…

After Shilpa Shetty announced the closure of her restaurant Bastian, one of Mumbai’s most iconic eateries and a popular hotspot for celebrity parties and get-togethers, the internet went into overdrive. However, on Wednesday, Shilpa shared a video clarifying her stance and also urged Bastian patrons not to turn their love for the restaurant “toxic.” Shilpa posted a video of herself while being on a call and  saying, “No, I am not shutting down Bastian. I promise!” She rolled her eyes and shared how she has received multiple calls after she announced closure of Bastian. She added, “But one thing’s for…

Iconic Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday, September 9, 2025. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu A remarkable career of over 25 years, iconic Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra announced his retirement from professional cricket on Thursday (September 9, 2025). Amit Mishra, one of India’s most consistent movers with the ball, said that the decision was largely based on repeated injuries and the belief that the younger generations need to be given an opportunity to shine on the big stage, as per a press release. Throughout his career, Mishra became synonymous with determination and skill…

Can you tell whether something you read on Wikipedia was written by a human or AI? Wikipedia’s editors hope a new guide will help you spot the difference.

Florida plans to become the first US state to eliminate vaccine mandates, a longtime cornerstone of public health policy for keeping schoolchildren and adults safe from infectious diseases.State Surgeon General Dr Joseph Ladapo, who announced the decision Wednesday, cast current requirements in schools and elsewhere as “immoral” intrusions on people’s rights that hamper parents’ ability to make health decisions for their children. “People have a right to make their own decisions, informed decisions,” Ladapo, who has frequently clashed with the medical establishment, said at a news conference in Valrico. “They don’t have the right to tell you what to put…

The decision by US District Court Judge Amit Mehta, compelling the Silicon Valley giant to share its search data with rivals, appears on the surface to be a significant blow. However, a deeper look into the mechanics of modern search and the trajectory of artificial intelligence suggests that while the landscape is changing, Google’s fortress may be far from breached.Over the past two decades, Google has become synonymous with searching the internet, so much so that “googling” has entered the global lexicon. The company reached this zenith by relentlessly refining its search engine, feeding it an ever-increasing volume of user…

“Vanny,” as this 2005 Chrysler Town and Country is affectionately known, has put in 20 years and 183,000 miles of service, and won the deep affection of two small children. It was a good run. Camila Domonoske/NPR hide caption toggle caption Camila Domonoske/NPR The 2005 Chrysler Town and Country that’s more or less permanently parked in my driveway has seen better days. And I would know — I remember them. This van was bought by my in-laws, back when my husband and I were high school sweethearts. When we left home and drove across the country at 18 years old,…