Author: Swati Pandey

Today, on March 9, 2026 at 10.15 AM there was a virtual town hall across India in the digital space. In the latest round of a series of post-budget webinars, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an event through video conference that elaborated on his government’s guiding principle: “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas — fulfilling the aspirations of every citizen.” For Ravi Kumar, a 22-year-old wannabe animator from a small town in Odisha, the Prime Minister’s words were not mere political rhetoric — they seemed like a road map. Listening to the PM mention setting up new AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming,…

The government of Bangladesh has ordered the closure of all public and private universities across Bangladesh as part of the measures to mitigate the worsening energy crisis in Bangladesh. In response, the Bangladeshi government has moved the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays to Monday from Monday to reduce the amount of electricity used in the nation and to reduce fuel use throughout Indonesia. The Bangladeshi Education Authorities issued this order for all universities in Bangladesh as part of a broader campaign to conserve energy in order to manage the crisis. The officials stated that the decision would help to reduce the electricity used…

The amazing work that a Mumbai train ticket checker did during a recent drive to check tickets went viral. It was just another day at work for her. A Travelling Ticket Inspector from the Mumbai Division of Central Railway named Sudha Dwivedi set a new record by collecting ₹55,210 in fines in just one shift. It all of a sudden got viral on social media. There was no big deal about setting the record; it was just a normal work shift. It shows that checking tickets seriously can help stop people from flying without them. Over 200 people caught without…

The meaning of a power move in the corner offices of the BKC, Mumbai and the Outer Ring Road, Bangalore has changed. There is no longer any question of the size of the mahogany desk or the number of countries on an itinerary; it is the parking bay. By March 2026, the old corporate car whose presence used to signify a dead ownership is gone in favor of the dynamic, high-end leasing model. The CxOs of India are taking on the trend of leasing luxury wheels and making high-performance mobility the final tax-efficient and hassle-free executive benefit. The Indian C-suite…

Bhavitha Mandava became the first House Ambassador for the highly esteemed French luxury fashion brand Chanel, and thus she has made a mark in history as well as creating a milestone for Indian representation in luxury fashion around the world where Europeans and others from Western nations have been the “traditional” faces of the fashion industry. The hiring of Bhavitha Mandava as the Chanel House Ambassador demonstrates how much the Chanel brand values the expanding importance of India’s presence in International Fashion. Bhavitha Mandava’s future with the Chanel brand is also a continued example of Chanel’s commitment to changing the…

A mechanic hailing from Jharkhand has gained national fame by transforming an ordinary Maruti 800 into a stunning copy of a Lamborghini supercar. The project has gone viral on social media and is being referred to as “desi Lamborghini” because of the distance to reach its final form. The Name Behind the Creation That Went Viral The car modification was done by Mohamed Arif, a local mechanic who had little to work with and used his mechanical skill and creativity to change the small hatchback into a sportscar-style vehicle. It was stated that it took nearly two years to complete…

During the damp evening of October 31, 2021, in Dubai, a dense silence became the order of the day at the International Cricket Stadium—a silence that was even more eloquent than screams in the crowd. The tie against New Zealand was to be the great redemption of the millions of spectators back in India, an opportunity to get rid of the specters of a nightmare opening loss to Pakistan. It was instead a gradual, surgical dismantling of an Indian batting order, a gradual surgical dismantling carried out at the same time by the Black Caps with the same surgical precision…

The planet of love (Venus) in the sign of Aries would typically desire to chase and destroy. Nowadays, however, she encounters Saturn, the master of the zodiac, who is the Taskmaster. This is a defining moment to several people. Are we floating, or are we constructing? Aries (March 21 – April 19) To-day is a most personal day with you. Having Venus and Saturn meet in your sign, your self-worth is the primary showing. You will end up saying no to a quick affair because you eventually know that you deserve a yes that will last. A discussion about the…

In a small, silent court in Hyderabad, one of the few, a 32-year-old physician and her husband were awaiting a verdict which was less of a court opinion and more of an opinion of whether they should have a family or not. Over the years, the couple had been walked down a maze of medical reports and bureaucratic denials all of which were due to some rare chromosomal condition that the government department said that the wife was not quite a woman according to the letter of the law. The Telangana High Court broke that bureaucratic ceiling on March 3,…

Female entrepreneurs are having an increasing impact within today’s businesses and innovations. In all sectors – including tech, beauty, media, and finance – there are an increasing number of examples of women who have created successful companies on a global scale, disrupted industries and inspired millions. Their stories are examples of creativity, resilience, and leadership. Here are five women entrepreneurs who are very active today and are making a big difference. 1. Whitney Wolfe Herd – Reinventing Online Dating Whitney Wolfe really changed the way people date online by founding and being CEO of Bumble, an online dating and networking…