October 2025

The Submerged Spire: An Evidence-Based History of the Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple of Varanasi

The Submerged Spire: An Evidence-Based History of the Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple of Varanasi

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Along the sacred riverfront of Varanasi, amidst the eighty-four ghats that form the spiritual artery of the city, stands a structure of profound and perplexing beauty: the Ratneshwar Mahadev Temple. Located at the edge of the famed Manikarnika Ghat, the temple presents a dramatic spectacle. It leans at a severe nine-degree angle, its stone spire tilting precariously towards the northwest, and for most of the year, its sanctum sanctorum lies submerged beneath the holy waters of the Ganga.1 This haunting image of a half-drowned, leaning tower has made it one of the most photographed, yet least understood, landmarks in this ancient city.

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Shopping in the Metaverse: The Evolution of E-Commerce  

Shopping in the Metaverse: The Evolution of E-Commerce  

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The Next Digital Frontier of Commerce  

For the past three decades, e-commerce has largely been a two-dimensional affair. Consumers scroll through flat grids of product images, read text-based reviews, and complete their journey with a click of a “buy now” button. While efficient, this experience lacks the sensory engagement and social connection of physical shopping. Now, a new paradigm is emerging that promises to transform this flat digital landscape into a vibrant, three-dimensional universe. This is the promise of the metaverse: a persistent, collective virtual shared space where shopping is not just a transaction, but an immersive, social, and interactive activity.

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The IT Industry This Week: AI’s Breakneck Pace, Escalating Cyber Threats, and Resilient Markets

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The week ending October 17, 2025, was defined by three themes: the accelerating AI revolution, an escalating digital cold war, and market resilience. Innovation saw the launch of OpenAI’s Sora 2 and a colossal AMD-OpenAI partnership for 6-gigawatt AI infrastructure. Meanwhile, Russian cyber-attacks on NATO states increased by 25%. Despite geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty, financial markets rallied, betting on AI’s long-term promise.

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Global Markets in Turmoil: A Week of Credit Scares, Trade Threats, and Tested Resilience

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The article provides an extensive overview of the global stock market’s volatile performance during the week ending October 17, 2025, describing a period marked by sharp swings in investor sentiment. The primary drivers of this turmoil were a sudden fear of contagion in U.S. credit markets following bad loan disclosures by regional banks and a dramatic escalation in the U.S.-China trade war following threats of punitive tariffs. As investors fled risk, gold surged to record highs and Treasury yields dropped, a dynamic worsened by a U.S. government shutdown that deprived markets of crucial economic data. Regionally, the U.S. market showed surprising resilience by ending the week higher, while European markets suffered significant losses, and the Indian market demonstrated a strong “decoupling” rally based on local economic strength.

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The Alchemy of Light and Sand: A Deep Dive into the World of Glass Art

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Step into a gallery showcasing glass art, and you’re entering a world of frozen light. A sculpture might twist towards the ceiling like a vibrant, solid flame. A bowl might hold the deep, swirling blues of a nebula. A window might not just let in the light but shatter it into a thousand coloured prayers. This is the magic of glass art—an ancient craft that dances on the razor’s edge between solid and liquid, fragility and strength, science and soul.

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Dwarka: The Confluence of an Epic and Historical Evidence

Dwarka: The Confluence of an Epic and Historical Evidence

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Dwarka: The City of Many Layers

At the westernmost tip of India’s Saurashtra peninsula, where the Gomti River meets the Arabian Sea, lies the city of Dwarka. Here, the air is thick with the scent of salt and incense, and the sound of temple bells from the towering Dwarkadhish Temple blends with the ceaseless roar of the ocean. Dwarka is more than a geographical location; it is a concept, a sacred space where the divine is believed to have once walked the earth, a glorious kingdom lost to the waves, and today, a living, breathing centre of faith that draws millions of pilgrims.

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