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What connects a Pehalwan, a glass of lassi and generations of Banaras?
At Pehalwan Lassi Wale, the answer unfolds through a family legacy where tradition is not simply preserved, but practised, shared and passed on every day.
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30 more days until the city begins speaking in colours & sounds.
From visual arts, textiles, live performances, and heritage walks to dialogues, the many cultural layers of Kashi will come into focus.
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The countdown to the CII Banaras Biennale has begun.
Across the venues, curatorial conversations are moving from ideas to spaces, as months of planning begin to take shape on the ground.
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The wait is almost over.
This November, Kashi opens its doors to artists, thinkers, makers and visitors for a month of exhibitions, performances, conversations and curated experiences across the city.
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In Kashi, the past and present do not exist in isolation. They coexist, shaping a city that has endured through centuries while continuing to evolve.
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Every corner of Kashi holds a story. In its streets, along its ghats, and through the rhythms of everyday life, the city continues to reveal itself in different ways.
This November, experience Kashi through art, heritage and new perspectives at the CII Banaras Biennale 2026.
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A story woven in silk and zari.
The making of Banarasi brocade brings together generations of inherited knowledge, intricate techniques and the patient work of skilled hands.
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Cinema offers its own ways of seeing, remembering and interpreting the world.
As part of the inaugural CII Banaras Biennale 2026, we present the Banaras Film Festival, curated by filmmaker Goutam Ghose.
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Where words, ideas and artistic expression meet.
At the CII Banaras Biennale 2026, we welcome NDTV Creators’ Manch to the banks of the Ganga, bringing together voices and perspectives from the worlds of literature, music and contemporary thought.
India's high-speed corridors have expanded from 93 km in 2014 to 3,052 km in December 2025, an increase of approximately 33 times in just over a decade.
Reduced travel times and lower logistics costs resulting from this expansion continue to strengthen India's manufacturing competitiveness and sustain its economic growth.
#IndiasRoadIndustry #HighSpeedCorridors #Infrastructure #Connectivity
India's sports industry recorded an export reach of US$ 398.60 million in FY26, reflecting the growing international demand for Indian sporting goods and the sector's rising competitiveness on the world stage.
With sustained policy support, industry collaboration, and a vibrant sporting culture, India is well-positioned to strengthen its role in the global sports value chain.
#IndiaSportsIndustry #SportsExports
R Mukundan, President, CII welcomes the GST Council’s recommendations on the withdrawal of arrest provisions and further rationalisation of penal provisions under GST and calls it a much-appreciated step towards creating a more enabling business environment in India.
@narendramodi @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc @PiyushGoyal @CimGOI @GST_Council @FinMinIndia
#GSTCouncil #GSTReforms
India aims to reach a steel-making capacity of 300 million tonnes by FY31, reinforcing the country's industrial base and supporting long-term economic growth.
As a core input for infrastructure, automobiles, railways and renewable energy, a stronger steel sector will help meet rising demand and boost the competitiveness of Indian manufacturing.
#IronAndSteel #IndianSteel #IndianManufacturing
Listen to Sunil Thakur, Partner and Investment Committee Member, Quadria Capital, and Co-founder and Investment Committee Member, HealthQuad, share insights on emerging investment opportunities in India’s MedTech ecosystem, the role of AI and advanced technologies in transforming healthcare delivery, and the potential for India to strengthen domestic manufacturing and build a globally competitive MedTech industry.
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#CIIPodcasts #HealthcareInnovation #DigitalHealth #MedicalDevices #HealthcareTransformation
Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII welcomes GST Council’s recommendations to withdraw arrest provisions and further decriminalise and rationalise prosecution under the GST framework and calls it a significant and progressive reform that reflects the Government’s commitment towards building a trust-based, business-friendly regulatory environment.
@narendramodi @PMOIndia @nsitharaman @nsitharamanoffc @PiyushGoyal @CimGOI @GST_Council @FinMinIndia @CB_CII
#GSTCouncil #GSTReforms
India's medical education capacity continues to expand. In 2025-26, 43 new medical colleges were established, taking the total number of medical colleges in the country to 818.
A larger network of medical institutions strengthens the pipeline of trained healthcare professionals and helps meet the growing demand for quality healthcare across urban and rural areas.
#MedicalEducation #HealthcareIndia #MedicalColleges
India's iron and steel industry is entering a new phase of growth. Steel production capacity has risen to 220 MT in FY26, up from 200.33 MT in FY25, reflecting the sector's steady expansion and its ability to keep pace with the country's growing needs.
Steel remains central to infrastructure and manufacturing. Greater capacity strengthens domestic supply, reduces import dependence and creates jobs across the value chain.
#IndianSteel #IronAndSteel #Manufacturing
"Economic value is shifting toward high-tech frontiers, driven by breakthroughs in AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, quantum technologies and advanced manufacturing. India’s digital public infrastructure, startup ecosystem and engineering talent provide a strong foundation. Its ambition must now extend from technology adoption to research, commercialisation and indigenous innovation,” writes Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII.
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#GlobalPartnerships #NewWorldOrder #GlobalTrade #TradeAndInvestment #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence
Affordable internet has transformed how India consumes entertainment. The cost of wireless data has dropped significantly, from ₹308 per GB in 2014 to ₹7.51 per GB in 2026, making digital content more accessible to millions.
This shift has supported the growth of online streaming, digital media and other forms of entertainment, changing how people watch, listen and engage with content.
#MediaAndEntertainment #DigitalIndia
"Disinvestment should not be seen merely as a tool for meeting fiscal targets. It is a policy choice aimed at unlocking greater value from public assets, widening public ownership, and improving efficiency and governance through greater market discipline,” writes Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII.
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#Disinvestment #Privatisation #AssetMonetisation #EconomicReforms















