Author name: Swapnil Bhatnagar

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The Week Optimism Died? AI Jitters and Fed Uncertainty Halt Global Rally

Finance The Week That Was / By

The week ending November 14, 2025, marked a “painful turning point”. Optimism died as the U.S. government shutdown caused a “data blackout”, shattering hopes for a Fed rate cut. This uncertainty provided the backdrop for an AI “crisis of confidence”. SoftBank’s sale of its entire Nvidia stake sparked a global sell-off over “stretched valuations”, ending the “everything rally”.

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More Than a Feeling: An In-Depth Exploration of Textured Art

More Than a Feeling: An In-Depth Exploration of Textured Art

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Beyond the Flat Canvas

In a world increasingly dominated by the smooth, glowing surfaces of screens, there is a primal satisfaction in encountering an object that engages more than just the eyes. Imagine standing before a painting so rich with physical dimension that it seems to possess a “living, breathing skin”. You might feel an almost irresistible urge to reach out and touch it, to trace the peaks and valleys of its surface. This is the power of textured art. It transforms the passive act of viewing into an active, multi-sensory experience, reminding us of a world that is tangible, complex, and beautifully imperfect.

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The Mocktail Movement: Shaking Up How We Drink

Drink, Wednesday Edition / By

For decades, the term “mocktail” conjured a very specific image: a tall glass filled with ice, a neon-red liquid, and a maraschino cherry bobbing jauntily on top. The Shirley Temple, or its cola-based cousin, the Roy Rogers, was the standard-bearer for non-alcoholic options at bars and restaurants. It was a drink for children, designated drivers, or those abstaining for medical or religious reasons—an afterthought on a menu overwhelmingly dedicated to the complex world of spirits, wine, and beer. It was sweet, simple, and, for many adults, a slightly infantilising consolation prize.

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The Sound of Silence: Inside the Rise of Sound Baths and the Quest for Holistic Healing

The Sound of Silence: Inside the Rise of Sound Baths and the Quest for Holistic Healing

Health & Wellness, Lifestyle / By

An Invitation to Listen

The room is dimly lit, the air still and expectant. Participants settle onto yoga mats, cocooned in blankets and supported by pillows, a small archipelago of quiet repose. The silence is not empty but full of anticipation. Then, a single, resonant tone from a large bronze gong cuts through the quiet. It is not so much a sound as it is a presence—a wave of vibration that seems to wash over the skin, through the muscles, and into the very bones. This is the beginning of a sound bath, an ancient practice finding profound new relevance in the cacophony of the 21st century.

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A Week of Records and Red Flags: Global Markets Grapple with a Data Blackout

Finance The Week That Was / By

Global markets faced instability, driven by a 36-day U.S. government shutdown that caused a “data void”. A “relentless rally” built on narrow tech gains was abruptly shattered mid-week. A private report showing the highest layoffs since 2008 sent a shockwave, proving the foundation was fragile.

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