India’s consumer market may be heading toward a major shift in the next decade, with its affluent consumer base projected to grow more than fourfold by 2036. reports that a new forecast from NielsenIQ and World Data Lab estimates India could have around 10.8 crore affluent consumers by 2036, slightly ahead of China’s projected 10.3 … Read more
IIT Kanpur is celebrating a significant achievement after Professor Sankar Prasad Rath, a faculty member in its Department of Chemistry, was selected for the National Awards to Teachers 2026. The recognition places him among 21 teachers and faculty members from higher education institutions and polytechnics who will be honoured by President Droupadi Murmu on Teachers’ … Read more
The confrontation between Iran and the United States has entered another tense phase after Washington expanded economic sanctions against Tehran and Iranian officials warned that their country was prepared to retaliate. The latest escalation has shifted attention from military pressure to the global energy market, with Iran threatening measures that could affect oil exports and … Read more
The iQOO Z11 vs OnePlus Nord CE 6 comparison has become interesting for buyers looking around the mid-range smartphone segment. Both phones bring AMOLED displays, 144Hz refresh rates, 50MP primary cameras, 32MP selfie cameras, and Android 16, but their approach is quite different. The iQOO Z11 focuses heavily on battery capacity, display size, camera flexibility, … Read more
The Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf has added a more striking option to the company’s modern classic motorcycle range. The motorcycle was introduced in March 2026 at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹2,09,950 in Delhi. What makes the buying story more interesting now is that Yezdi motorcycles can also be booked through major e-commerce platforms, including … Read more
When AI Starts Managing People Artificial intelligence is slowly moving beyond chatbots, recommendation systems, and office software into everyday workplace decisions. One unusual example has now caught attention after an AI agent reportedly became involved in managing a retail store and fired a human employee for repeatedly arriving late to work. The incident sounds almost … Read more
Major Action Against Diageo Products Indian food safety authorities have seized around 18,000 boxes of liquor linked to Diageo India during a recent regulatory inspection. The action has put renewed attention on Diageo liquor bottles and the rules surrounding food-safe packaging materials in India. The seized stock reportedly includes whisky and vodka products from some … Read more
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has accused authorities and associated elements of targeting student protesters who have been demanding reforms in the education system. After meeting young demonstrators from different states, he alleged that students were beaten, threatened and subjected to intimidation, including the sending of goons to … Read more
Maharashtra has become the first state in India to begin granting registration under the Maharashtra Medical Council to homoeopathic doctors who have completed a one-year Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology. The move has triggered an indefinite agitation by modern medicine practitioners who argue that the decision does far more than expand limited prescribing rights. At … Read more
Iran has delivered a clear warning to Gulf Arab states: any fresh United States military strikes on Iranian territory would be met with retaliation against critical energy and civilian infrastructure across the region. The message, conveyed through a series of high-level diplomatic contacts, forms part of Tehran’s strategy to raise the political and economic cost … Read more