Author: Shruti Joshi
New Delhi: While the traditional cash-based payment system may not be the preferred option for most people in India these days, it remains an important part of the Indian economy. Despite the significant growth in UPI transactions, reaching 18.39 billion with a total value of ₹24.04 lakh crore in June 2026, according to the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), physical currency is still an essential component of economic activity for millions of Indians, especially those in the countryside, small businesses and the informal sector. That’s a lot of money to handle all at once but it does cost. The…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: There are reboots, there are remakes, and then there are entertainment institutions that refuse to retire quietly. Disney has decided that The Mickey Mouse Club belongs in the third category. Nearly seven decades after the franchise first introduced young talent to television audiences, and decades after its most famous revival produced some of pop culture’s biggest names, the company is pressing play once again. Disney+ has officially ordered a pilot for a reboot of The Mickey Mouse Club, with Fulwell Entertainment steering the production. The company, known for producing high-profile unscripted and entertainment programming, now…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: Not long ago, owning Nvidia’s latest AI chips was almost a prerequisite for joining the artificial intelligence race. Today, the queue outside that exclusive club hasn’t disappeared; it has simply become more complicated. The same technology giants that once relied almost entirely on Nvidia are now designing processors of their own. It’s less a rebellion than an evolution. After all, even the best landlord eventually discovers that some tenants would rather build their own homes. Yet, despite the growing list of custom silicon projects emerging from Meta, Google, Amazon, and several AI laboratories, Nvidia’s position…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: You’ve probably heard it a thousand times: “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Maybe you’ve tuned it out by now, but honestly, it sticks around for a reason. How you treat yourself bleeds into every corner of your life—and it shows up loudest in your relationships. We All Do It Let’s get real for a second. Almost everyone hopes someone else will patch up the places that hurt. You count on your partner to calm your fears, lean on friends for proof you matter, look for your family’s approval. It’s all about wanting to…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: For years, the artificial intelligence race looked deceptively simple. Build a smarter model, release it, celebrate the benchmarks, and wait for the next headline. That script is quietly being rewritten. Today, the fiercest competition isn’t unfolding inside chatbots or image generators; it’s happening inside warehouses filled with servers, custom chips, and enough networking cables to make the internet blush. The industry’s latest phase has less to do with who has the cleverest algorithm and far more to do with who owns the infrastructure capable of running it. In many ways, AI has entered an era…
The programme’s framework builds strategic, governance & innovation skills; successful learners gain IIM Calcutta’s Executive Education Alumni status; Admissions to Batch 8 is LIVE Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 17: As many Indian family-owned enterprises are transitioning towards structured professionalisation to remain competitive, the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has launched its eighth batch of the Post Graduate Certificate in Family Business Management, designed to equip next-generation leaders of Indian family businesses with contemporary capabilities in strategy, leadership, governance, and innovation. The 12-month, LIVE online programme, delivered in collaboration with TimesPro, is aimed to help owners, scions, and senior executives of family-managed…
Regional leaders, including representatives from India, gathered in Singapore on July 10 to explore innovative partnerships and care models aimed at making healthcare more affordable, accessible and personalised. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 17: IHH Healthcare hosted the second edition of its flagship regional leadership conference, FutureHealth.Now, in Singapore. Under the theme ‘Redefining the Care Stack’, the conference brought together more than 300 leaders from government, healthcare, technology, finance and investment – including Dr Indu Bhushan, Economist and former CEO of India’s National Health Authority – to discuss how stronger partnerships across the healthcare ecosystem can better address evolving patient and…
PRSI National President to Lead Deliberations; National Knowledge Report and National Committee on Fact-Checking to be Launched Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], July 16: The Ahmedabad Chapter of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), in association with Anant National University and with the support of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication Alumni Association (IIMCAA), will organise a National Conference on “Fact-Checking in the Age of AI: Combating Misinformation in a Digital-First World” on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Anant National University, Ahmedabad, from 9:30 AM onwards. At a time when Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the way information is created, distributed…
H2 Train getting fueled from Fluitron dispenser Jind (Haryana) [India] July 17: India has marked a historic milestone in clean energy mobility with the launch of the country’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell-powered train, flagged off by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jind, Haryana. While the hydrogen fuel cell train and electrolyzer at the Jind station were delivered by the project’s primary contractors, Medha and Green-H2B2, it was Fluitron that engineered and manufactured the Hydrogen Refuelling Station (HRS), a critical component of the project’s infrastructure responsible for the safe dispensing of hydrogen fuel that made the train’s operation possible. The hydrogen-powered train…
New Delhi [India], July 17: India’s jewellery industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Today’s buyers are no longer choosing jewellery based solely on appearance; they are prioritizing certified quality, transparency, craftsmanship, customization, and long-term value. As engagement rings and bridal jewellery become deeply personal investments, consumers are increasingly looking for jewellers they can trust. Reflecting this shift in consumer expectations, Gandaram Jewellers, one of North India’s heritage jewellery brands with a legacy dating back to 1932, has announced the opening of its new flagship showroom in Sector 18, Noida. The new store brings together nearly a century of jewellery craftsmanship…