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Goafest 2024, Day 2: Leo Burnett and FCB Group India rule the roost at the Abby One Show Awards

Campaigns made for HDFC, Flipkart and Oreo get a lot of recognition 




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GOAT will be one of the most profitable for us, says Suresh Kalpathi, AGS Entertainment

AGS Entertainment is doing another movie with Pradeep Ranganathan and also produced by the production house




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International Day of Yoga: NYC’s Times Square transforms into yoga haven

The event, organized by the Consulate General of India in New York in partnership with the Times Square Alliance, saw about 10,000 participants




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Legendary Indian classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurti passes away at 84

Yamini was a celebrated exponent of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, receiving numerous accolades throughout her illustrious career.




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Wayanad landslide updates: Prajeesh, Chooralmala’s superhero, missing after risking life in rescue missions

Despite the risks, Prajeesh embarked on a third mission but unfortunately disappeared, leaving his damaged jeep behind in Chooralmala.




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Ambanis’ worth of ₹25.75 lakh crore is one-tenth of India’s GDP: Barclays India list of most valuable family businesses

Adani family, with a worth of 15.44 lakh crore, has topped the section of first-generation entrepreneur families




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Bl Changemaker Awards: Jury to meet today

The sixth edition of the awards will be held on September 13 in New Delhi




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Multiplexes pin hopes on I-Day releases to boost occupancies

Six movies including 3 Bollywood movies to hit the screens on Thursday




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Fearing revenue loss, Kerala merchants favour Onam celebrations despite Wayanad tragedy

The textile and garment makers have come out with a request to the government to withdraw its decision not to hold the Onam celebrations fearing loss of revenue to the entire trading fraternity




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Grand celebrations mark Vinayaka Chaturthi in South India

Large Ganesha idols were installed in major cities like Chennai and Hyderabad, while popular temples such as Pillayarpatti and Malaikottai in Tamil Nadu, and Manakula Vinayakar in Puducherry, saw a surge of devotees. 




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Narayana Murthy highlights India’s low R&D investment; calls out coaching class culture

The industry veteran suggested hiring retired teachers, from India and abroad, to train teachers in India




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Coldplay fans left high and dry as tech snags spark controversy, resale concern

After BookMyShow anounced that shows were sold out, tickets, originally priced between ₹2,500 and ₹35,000, were being offered for ₹55,000 to ₹1,89,000 on platforms like Viagogo




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Scan, pay, repeat: Behavioural shift on payment modes drives UPI transactions of over ₹617 trillion in past 102 months

Even small amounts of ₹1 are transacted on the ‘Made-In-India’ UPI platform




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TCS Chennai’s Jayakanthan retains top spot at businessline Cerebration Quiz 2024

The event, sponsored by Title Partner JK Tyre and powered by Indian Oil, in association with BSE and University partner Amity University, Mumbai, saw participation from over 3,600 individuals across the country.




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Mahindra Holidays unveils Club Mahindra Pavagadh resort in Gujarat’s Panchmahal

Spanning seven acres, the resort features landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and a multi-cuisine restaurant, making it ideal for families seeking relaxation and exploration.




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Ayodhya Deepotsav sets two Guinness World Records with 25 lakh diyas and mass aarti

Held along the Saryu River’s 55 ghats, including Ram ki Paidi, over 25.12 lakh diyas were lit, with 1,121 participants performing ‘aarti’ in unison




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Takeaways from Economic Survey 2023-24

The female labour force participation rate, especially in rural areas, has improved




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EVs: Paving the way for a greener future

According to Ola Electric’s RHP, the Indian electric vehicle market is experiencing remarkable growth. Electric two-wheelers’ (E2Ws) now have a market share of more than 5 per cent. Electric 2Ws have penetrated much faster than smartphones or laptops. They are sold at a premium compared to Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. Kochi and Bengaluru have the highest penetration amongst cities.  Compiled by Sai Prabhakar Y




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Depression declared over Bay of Bengal, to cross Chennai coast by Thursday morning 

Heavy to very heavy to extremely heavy rain outlook extended to parts of TN, south AP on Wednesday as well




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India’s highway construction witnessing a slowdown

The NH network is projected to become 2 lakh km by FY25




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TCS wins $43 million contract from Norway Post




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SAT to hear on Sahara group attachment on Tuesday




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Licence extension: Fundamental flaws in DoT’s rejection, says Vodafone




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MCA begins inspection of companies in railway bribery case




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AirAsia may shift India base to Kochi




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BT says goodbye to dial-up Internet




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Oil PSUs source all dollar needs from market, says RBI




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International players eye India’s solar mission

“Ninety per cent of India’s solar panels are imported. Currently, most panels in India are Chinese manufactured”




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Explained | Why did the market regulator fine Bombay Dyeing?

Why is the real-estate vertical of the textile company under fire from the Securities and Exchange Board of India? What are the main allegations against the company?




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Data | Layoffs by IT firms in the U.S. will greatly impact H-1B workers from India

Indians are most worried as the waiting time to get an appointment in U.S. embassies back home is over a year




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E-commerce firm Meesho lays off 251 employees

Founder and CEO Vidit Aatrey informed about the decision in an email to employees




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#InternationalWomensDay: HimVani Top 10 Women Achievers of Himachal 2017-18

She made broken look beautiful and strong look invincible. She walked with the Universe on her shoulders and made it look like a pair of wings.” The beauty of these lines doesn’t just rest on the words written, they also evoke the true strength women brace. Women have broken the shackles and forged their way […]




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Himalayan Startup Trek 2018 Is Here! Are You Ready To Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey?

When: 28th & 29th April 2018 Where: IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Last Date To Apply: 31st March 2018 Startups have witnessed a boom throughout India since the last decade and the hillstate of Himachal Pradesh is no exception to it. The startup trend in Himachal Pradesh has been growing rapidly and a major contribution to […]




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Two-day Coaching Camp Held in Dharamshala In Collaboration With Arsenal FC

Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh is well known for its scenic beauty and good vibes and when you combine a good cause with it, it’s just perfection. A two-day football coaching camp was organised by the India Youth Soccer Association (IYSA), on 31st March and 1st April, in collaboration with the Arsenal Football Club, UK, Josh […]





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More women in fray, to what effect?




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GST on the Highway

Hopping on to a truck carrying consumer durables from Sriperumbudur to Bhiwandi, N Madhavan discovers how GST, despite hiccups, has transformed goods movement on India’s southern highways




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Is the e-way bill system another inspector raj?

While there are glitches, the system has smoothened goods movement




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Struggling to stay connected

BSNL, market leader till about a decade ago, has been hit by inadequate investments, inefficiencies and a lack of strategic vision. Thomas K Thomas and Nandana James report




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Students not branded anti-nationals, facts twisted about CAA, says Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

Lies are being spread by the bogus brigade of vested interests, says Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi




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Say cheese, says the organised dairy sector

And it has every reason to smile. Covid-19 has triggered a consumer shift towards branded products as against vending in loose. Rutam Vora and Vishwanath Kulkarni report




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Atmanirbharta in toy-making is no child’s play

The PM’s call to become a world beater in toys has created a buzz around Gujarat’s clock town Morbi. But there’s the Chinese competition to deal with.




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EU envoys agree implementation delay of deforestation law

Deforestation is the second largest source of the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change after the burning of fossil fuels, the European Commission says.




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Leaders urge world to pay up to save nature as COP16 talks open

Two years earlier, countries adopted the landmark Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework agreement with a list of 23 goals to help halt nature loss by 2030.




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Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals: UN body

Current pledges can cut emissions by 2.6%, far from the 43% scientists say is necessary to ward off catastrophic warming




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Quiz | Easy like Sunday morning: Famous Animals! 

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened: Anatole France




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99 cities recorded ‘poor’ air quality a day after Deepavali 

Ambala in Haryana recorded the highest AQI of 367 followed by Amritsar in Punjab at 350, while Delhi’s average AQI was 339; PM2.5 levels in Delhi reached values seen only in mid-winter months.




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What are the key takeaways from COP-16?

Is a bigger corpus going to be available for the conservation and preservation of biological diversity?




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Himalayan glacial lakes saw 10.81% area expansion from 2011 to 2024: Report

The Central Water Commission's (CWC) report, states that with a 33.7% expansion of the surface area, the lakes in India experienced an even more substantial rise




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25 out of 75 tigers in Ranthambore National Park missing over last year, say officials

This is the first time such a high number of tigers has been officially reported missing from Ranthambore in a year