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Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

Pre-monsoon rain drenches Hyd

Heavy evening thunderstorms swept across parts of Hyderabad on Saturday, bringing sharp bursts of rain, waterlogging and traffic snarls after another scorching day. Weather officials said the city is still in the pre monsoon phase, with the southwest...

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

The day all hedges fell in the US markets

Last Friday was a day when the logic of investing in uncorrelated assets broke down in the US markets. Most stocks fell, while semiconductor stocks crashed. Bonds declined as yields spiked. Gold and silver retreated. Crypto cracked. Crude oil slipped....

Missiles, drones fly as W Asia war flares up

U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said, in the latest escalation complicating efforts to end the war between the two countries. The...

Hundreds gather at CJP protest seeking Pradhan’s resignation

The first inperson protest of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, attracted a crowd of over 1,500 people in Jantar Mantar here on Saturday. Ladakh activist Sonam...

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

India beats the odds, delivers 7.7% FY26 growth, 7.8% in Q4

Amid an uncertain global situation owing to ongoing regional wars, India’s economy expanded 7.8 per cent in the January-March quarter, exceeding forecasts on strong domestic demand and government expenditure. The GDP growth compared with 7 per cent...

The day all hedges fell in the US markets

Last Friday was a day when the logic of investing in uncorrelated assets broke down in the US markets. Most stocks fell, while semiconductor stocks crashed. Bonds declined as yields spiked. Gold and silver retreated. Crypto cracked. Crude oil slipped....

The day all hedges fell in the US markets

Last Friday was a day when the logic of investing in uncorrelated assets broke down in the US markets. Most stocks fell, while semiconductor stocks crashed. Bonds declined as yields spiked. Gold and silver retreated. Crypto cracked. Crude oil slipped....

The day all hedges fell in the US markets

Last Friday was a day when the logic of investing in uncorrelated assets broke down in the US markets. Most stocks fell, while semiconductor stocks crashed. Bonds declined as yields spiked. Gold and silver retreated. Crypto cracked. Crude oil slipped....

Govt will plant at least 1.10 cr saplings across Bengal: CM

Launching afforestation campaign, ‘Ekti Gaach Mayer Naame’ (A Tree in Mother’s Name) on World Environment Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced that the state government will plant at least 1.10 crore saplings across the...

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11-month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

Telangana Chief Minister calls for federal balance to safeguard citizens

India’s federal balance and governance outcomes would determine whether citizens, particularly in southern States, are treated as equal stakeholders or reduced to “secondgrade citizens”, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Saturday. In...

Cong trying to destabilise country: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition and highlighted India’s journey toward self-reliance. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth approximately ₹18,800...

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

‘Cong trying to destabilise country’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition and highlighted India’s journey toward self-reliance. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth approximately ₹18,800...

Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down

Russia’s share in the value of India’s oil imports jumped back up to an 11month high of nearly 38% in April 2026 as India continued to increase its dependence on it against the backdrop of the ongoing West Asia crisis. This increasing dependence was...

'Enough Is Enough': Narco-Terrorists Will Pay A Heavy Price, Says LG Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the fight against drugs and narcoterrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has evolved into a mass movement, warning that those involved in drug trafficking and narco-terror activities would face severe...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

NEW DELHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...

MEET THE NO-SHOPPERS

As no-buy challenges and mindful shopping catch on, a section of people is slowly but steadily reassessing not just what they purchase but why they buy in the first place. Their purchases are shaped less by trends and more by intentionality.

Narco-terrorists will be hunted down, brought to justice: Sinha

BK NEWS SERVICE Srinagar, June 5: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Friday joined ‘NashaMukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign' in Ganderbal. He also joined people from all walks of life in Padyatra and addressed a powerful crowd. “Having now visited every...

We’re not scared: Roaches swarm Jantar Mantar in NEET challenge

NEW DELHI: Hundreds of protesters gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday under the banner of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged irregularities in examinations and...

सड़क, टेंडर पर बिफरे प्रभारी मंत्री बोले-मनमानी नहीं चलेगी

जागरण संवाददाता, कानपुर : महज 24 घंटे में जिले के प्रभारी मंत्री योगेन्द्र उपाध्याय ने दूसरी बैठक की। कानूनव्यवस्था और विकास कार्यों की समीक्षा बैठक में प्रभारी मंत्री के साथ ही जनप्रतिनिधियों का गुस्सा पुलिस और प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों पर फूटा। विकास...

Cong trying to destabilise country: PM

SURAT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition and highlighted India’s journey toward self-reliance. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth approximately...

Cong trying to destabilise country: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition and highlighted India’s journey toward self-reliance. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth approximately ₹18,800...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

NEW DELHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation...

Cong trying to spread chaos and destabilise country: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition and highlighted India’s journey toward self-reliance. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth approximately ₹18,800...

RBI holds fire as global risks rise

There is an old economic proverb: the skill of a captain is judged not when the sea is calm, but when the winds begin to shift. That wisdom echoed through the Reserve Bank of India's policy statement on Friday. Across the world, oil prices remain...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

NEW DELHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation...

DRAMA ON THE LIPS

The once-viral oxblood lip is back in focus, bringing deeper, moodier shades into beauty conversations once again. After several seasons dominated by nudes and barely-there makeup, colour is gradually returning to the spotlight. First came flushed...

Coordinated Centre-RBI package targets foreign fund inflows

The Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday unveiled a coordinated package of measures to attract longterm foreign capital, a move that economists believe could help bridge an estimated $4050 billion gap in India’s balance of payments...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

NEW DELHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation...

Modi a friend; India-US trade deal soon: Trump

United States President Donald Trump hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “good friend” and said India and the US will ink a trade deal but once again repeated his claim that New Delhi took advantage of his country in trade ties previously, adding...

MEET THE NO-SHOPPERS

As no-buy challenges and mindful shopping catch on, a section of people is slowly but steadily reassessing not just what they purchase but why they buy in the first place. Their purchases are shaped less by trends and more by intentionality.

ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE

Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt.

The growth in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been estimated at 7.7% in 202526, according to data released by the government on Friday, compared with 7.1% in the previous financial year of 202425. GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 202526...

Rajasthan

(@Tinydhillon): “You want the young officer to sacrifice his life for the love of the nation, but you don’t want him to express his love for his fiancée. In the Army we say, ‘Youngster nahi karega, toh kaun karega.’ If you cannot find a fault in his...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...

ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE

Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...

Missing from the menu

Peruvian food is hot internationally, but India hasn’t caught up. It’s hard to find Filipino, Russian, West African and Georgian cuisine too. Come on, chefs, serve it up. India is hungry and seated

DRAMA ON THE LIPS

From Kareena Kapoor Khan to Ananya Panday, here’s how to wear celeb-approved oxblood lips

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

NEW DELHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...

UP govt planted 242 cr saplings in 9 years: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said people must remain vigilant against the land, forest and mining mafia and smugglers who harm nature and water resources. He was addressing a symposium organised by the forest department on the World...

RBI projects economic growth at 6.6% in ’26-27

NEW DELHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the RBI maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast for the...

ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE

Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...

MEET THE NO-SHOPPERS

As no-buy challenges and mindful shopping catch on, a section of people is slowly but steadily reassessing not just what they purchase but why they buy in the first place. Their purchases are shaped less by trends and more by intentionality.

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 202526: govt.

The growth in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been estimated at 7.7% in 202526, according to data released by the government on Friday, compared with 7.1% in the previous financial year of 202425. GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 202526...

MEET THE NO-SHOPPERS

As no-buy challenges and mindful shopping catch on, a section of people is slowly but steadily reassessing not just what they purchase but why they buy in the first place. Their purchases are shaped less by trends and more by intentionality.

Coordinated Centre-RBI package targets foreign fund inflows

The Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday unveiled a coordinated package of measures to attract long-term foreign capital, a move that economists believe could help bridge an estimated $40-50 billion gap in India’s balance of payments...

MÉXICO 86

A fictional retelling of one bureaucrat’s determination to win Mexico the bid to host the 1986 World Cup. Gabriel Ripstein’s film stars Gabriel Luna (Netflix) FATHER MOTHER SISTER BROTHER This anthology film by Jim Jarmusch looks at three fractured...

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt.

The growth in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been estimated at 7.7% in 202526, according to data released by the government on Friday, compared with 7.1% in the previous financial year of 202425. GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 202526...

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt.

The growth in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been estimated at 7.7% in 202526, according to data released by the government on Friday, compared with 7.1% in the previous financial year of 202425. GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 202526...

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt.

The growth in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been estimated at 7.7% in 202526, according to data released by the government on Friday, compared with 7.1% in the previous financial year of 202425. GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 202526...

RBI, govt charm offensive may draw up to $50 bn global flows

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the central government unveiled a package of measures on Friday aimed at attracting foreign capital amid the West Asia crisis, with economists estimating the steps could generate up to $50 billion in inflows —...

Missing from the menu

Peruvian food is hot internationally, but India hasn’t caught up. It’s hard to find Filipino, Russian, West African and Georgian cuisine too. Come on, chefs, serve it up. India is hungry and seated

GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26: govt.

The growth in India’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been estimated at 7.7% in 202526, according to data released by the government on Friday, compared with 7.1% in the previous financial year of 202425. GDP growth in the fourth quarter of 202526...

ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE

Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...

RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital

NEW DELHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation...

Acknowledgement/ Feedback

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MEET THE NO-SHOPPERS

As no-buy challenges and mindful shopping catch on, a section of people is slowly but steadily reassessing not just what they purchase but why they buy in the first place. Their purchases are shaped less by trends and more by intentionality.

INDIA'S DIAGNOSTICS SHIFTS TO SELF-RELIANCE & INNOVATION

From The Editor-In-Chief

Summer arrives with warmth, energy, and a renewed sense of creativity. It is a season of movement and transformation—where ideas bloom, voices grow stronger, and stories leave lasting impressions. As the days grow brighter, literature continues to...

MEET THE NO-SHOPPERS

As no-buy challenges and mindful shopping catch on, a section of people is slowly but steadily reassessing not just what they purchase but why they buy in the first place. Their purchases are shaped less by trends and more by intentionality.

Letter from Publisher

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Cong trying to destabilise country: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the opposition and highlighted India’s journey toward self-reliance. PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth approximately ₹18,800...

ARMY OFFICER’S PROPOSAL SPARKS DECORUM DEBATE

Amarriage proposal by an Indian Army officer moments after receiving his wings has sparked a debate online over military decorum and personal expression. The moment unfolded on June 2 at the Combat Army Aviation Training School near Nashik,...

मतदानाआधीच महायतुु ीचा ‘पंंच’ विजय

महािाष्ट् मवधान ्परिरद मनवडणुकीि महा्युिीने ्पुनहा एकदा आ्पली िा्जकी्य िाकद मसद्ध केली आहे. कोकण, ्पुणे, ठाणे, वधा्स-चंद््पूिगडमचिोली आमण ्यविमाळ ्या ्पाच सथामनक सविाज्य संसथा मिदािसंघांमध्ये महा्युिीच्या उमेदवािांची मबनमविोध मनवड झाल्याने मिदानाआधीच...

S-W monsoon reaches subcontinent 3 days later than usual; set to cover more states

MUMBAI: Monsoon made onset over Kerala on Thursday, three days after its normal onset date and five days after IMD’s forecast date. Monsoon normally arrives over Kerala around June 1. IMD had forecast on May 15 that this year, the south-west monsoon...

S-W monsoon reaches subcontinent 3 days later than usual; set to cover more states

MUMBAI: Monsoon made onset over Kerala on Thursday, three days after its normal onset date and five days after IMD’s forecast date. Monsoon normally arrives over Kerala around June 1. IMD had forecast on May 15 that this year, the south-west monsoon...

S-W monsoon reaches subcontinent 3 days later than usual; set to cover more states

Monsoon made onset over Kerala on Thursday, three days after its normal onset date and five days after IMD’s forecast date. Monsoon normally arrives over Kerala around June 1. IMD had forecast on May 15 that this year, the south-west monsoon is likely...

Unity in Diversity defines India's civilizational ethos: LG

Srinagar, Jun 04: Asserting that India has consistently emphasized unity in diversity and shown respect to every faith, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that respecting all ideas and beliefs has always been tradition of Sanatan...

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

A41-year-old banker in Mumbai who was convinced he had bone cancer and flew all the way to New York for a fourth opinion. A ‘patient’ who landed up at a national hospital insisting he urgently needed tuberculosis medication. A product manager who was...

A CURATED BASKET OF MUTUAL FUNDS YOU MAY INVEST IN

Bull markets make most mutual fund returns look good, but it is during volatile and uncertain times that the strength of a fund, the ability of a fund manager, and the resilience of the investment process is truly tested. The current challenging market...

THE MANX IS BACK

BRIT GRIT, TVS MUSCLE

Yogendra Pratap

This issue seems to be dominated by Mercedes-Benz as it follows its Bavarian rival into hyper mode with a slew of new models and facelifts as it takes on the challenge of electrification and keeping its leadership position intact. The S-Class is just...

Too hot to handle

Surely we have to be some grade of idiot. What else can explain the fact that we planned a Summer of Speed special in a country where summer means choosing between air-conditioned sweating and regular sweating? We did it anyway, because (as you know)...

SEBI mandates ramping up cybersecurity after Anthropic AI finds 2000 vulnerabilities

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a sweeping cybersecurity directive to all regulated entities across India’s securities ecosystem, after naming Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview as a new-generation AI threat capable of...

HOW YOUNG INDIA TRAVELS

We dive into the evolving mindsets, motivations, and movements shaping the country’s under-40 traveller with our survey, How Young India Travels. From experience-first itineraries and social media-fuelled inspiration to the rise of affordable luxury...

Freight Economics Enter a New Normal

Deja vu! The latest fuel price hikes across metro cities have once again brought operating economics sharply into focus for India’s transport and logistics ecosystem. Petrol and diesel prices continue climbing, while CNG revisions across key freight...

THE EMOTIONAL ARCHITECT OF LUXURY

Sana Ghauri

In a world where perfection is often packaged and sold as reality, Sana Ghauri stands apart—not by being flawless, but by being real. While talking to her what stuck me the most during this conversation wasn’t just her approach to wellness, but the...

The Marina Mamalat BLUEPRINT

The Marina Mamalat

U.S.-IRAN PEACE DEAL FACES A HEZBOLLAH COMPLICATION

At a time when US President Donald Trump says that a peace deal with Iran is almost ready and will be done if Tehran does not cross his red lines, the question being asked in Israel is how far Iran will go to bring Lebanon—rather, the interests of...

Down but not out

In terms of electoral success, the Left in India is perhaps at its lowest ebb, but its relevance remains undiminished in a society marked by growing inequality, divisiveness, and the increasing clout of big capital.

FIFA WORLD CUP: THE IMMORTAL FIVE

There is a certain sense of uncertainty for players in the build-up to a World Cup. A whole four years are at their disposal to score, assist, defend and do everything possible to get into that squad that earns the right to wear the badge on their...

Right Understanding for Young People in Choosing a Life Partner - Part 2

In young adulthood, the selection of a life partner is one of the most important and sensitive decisions. When young men and women begin searching for a partner to tie the knot of marriage, how should the selection be made? What points should be...

The Teen Tornado

THE 2026 season of the Indian Premier League had not quite got to the point where every match affected the top of the leaderboard. There was space and time to look at micro-trends within the game on April 22 when the Rajasthan Royals took on the...

“The shortest distance between two people is a story.” — Patti Digh

Welcome to the May 2026 edition of Storizen Magazine, where we explore the theme “The Space Between Us.” In a world that is increasingly connected yet often divided, this theme invites us to reflect on the distances and connections that define our...

Sun Shines Global

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries’ big purchase of US-based Organon is the kind of overseas acquisition that several other Indian groups have pursued in the past. Founder Dilip Shanghvi has made what is clearly the biggest transaction in his company’s...

LEAD STORY

From AI-enabled HVAC systems and advanced cold chain technologies to cleaner refrigerants and connected commercial infrastructure, Panasonic is positioning itself at the centre of India’s industrial and mobility ecosystem, writes Ashish Bhatia,...

DIAGNOSTICS POWERING THE FUTURE OF

Advances in diagnosɵcs are transforming healthcare-enabling early detecɵon, accurate results, and personalized treatment for beʃer paɵent outcomes.

TWO-WHEELERS OF

For many of us, this marked the beginning of our motoring passion — from the humble Kinetic to the loud, heartthumping Enfields

Smart Engineering

THIS MONTH WE CELEBRATE THE 250TH issue of Bike India magazine. The BMW F 450 GS was launched last month at a starting price of Rs 4,70,000 for the entry level and Rs 5,30,000 for the top-of-the-line variant. These are introductory prices. The...

Police repression of Noida strikes

Anita stood unaccompanied, with a plastic bag containing home-cooked food, on the lawn outside the district jail in Noida’s Kasna village. A widowed single mother, Anita had come there looking for her missing 18-year-old son. Six days prior, on 10...

HERE’S WHAT MAKES US #1

WE ARE GLUED TO THE GLOBAL IMAGING INDUSTRY Our team is updated with all the benchmarks and road blocks that the field of photography and imaging across the globe experiences. This helps us record the changes in the global perspective, thus making us...

AI Is Transforming the Office — And Most Employees Aren’t Prepared

Agentic AI has moved from experiment to enterprise reality in 2026. The workforce is navigating a new phase of disruption where AI doesn’t just assist work, it autonomously performs it. The year 2026 is the year for enterprises delopying AI...

AI Experiments & Challenges

Consider sitting at your desk, surrounded by a plethora of AI tools, each promising to revolutionize your workflow. Which ones truly deliver on their promises? After putting 25 AI tools through rigorous tests, I’ve narrowed it down to seven that make a...

NOT A SINGLE DULL DAY: IN CONVERSATION WITH BANGLADESH HIGH COMMISSIONER M. RIAZ HAMIDULLAH

India–Bangladesh relations are going through a careful reset after the political upheaval of August 2024. Tensions persist— Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India, concerns over minorities in Bangladesh, and an uneasy equation with the new leadership— even...

Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in India with Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal

Autograph Collection Hotels has debuted in India with the opening of Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal, Autograph Collection. The palace-style hotel, located on the Grand Trunk Road, also marks Marriott International’s 19th brand in India. Positioned as a...

Uncertainty is the only Certainty

Will the Middle East war end decisively, never end, or remain in the doldrums? Will the Russia-Ukraine war end decisively, never end, or remain in the doldrums? Will some major new war erupt somewhere in the world? Will AI make human jobs redundant...

BIGGEST TEST YET Riteish Deshmukh

In the early years, Riteish Deshmukh established himself as one of Bollywood's most promising comic actors, and later in his career, he proved his range by choosing unexpected roles. Up next, the actor will be seen in Raja Shivaji, which has been...

INTERVIEW WITH MERC'S SANTOSH IYER

Undisputed, Unrivalled, Unique The Most Respectable Reach Military Yearbook

Mr Jayant Baranwal, Chairman & Managing Director and Editor in Chief of SP Guide Publications presented copies of SP’s Military Yearbook to H’ble Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh at his office. Honorable Defence Minister was full of praise for SP’s...

Vayu Shakti 2026

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20-22 May, 2026 Date Apply: Venue: Institute, Compressed Biogas (CBG) is emerging as a vital component of India’s bioenergy landscape, driven by the government’s focus on sustainability, waste management and energy security. CBG production utilizes...

WAGES OF WAR

Asia, the world begins to assess the mayhem across markets, supply chains and economies.

Hilla Ben Ari’s Deconstruction of Gender Perspective

Between pain and poise, the female body becomes a site where cultural narratives are frozen, challenged, and rewritten. This Tel Aviv-based artist talks about myth, movement, and the radical act of not moving at all.

Freight gets a boost, customs reforms to enhance trade

In the Union Budget 2026–27, Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister, unveiled a slew of initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s infrastructure, logistics, and manufacturing, among others. Announcing a major boost to freight movement, the...

India Tourism Aspiration vs Action

India’s travel & hospitality sector is shifting toward experience-driven, sustainable, and wellness-focused tourism, supported by government infrastructure initiatives. Hybrid stays, local immersion, and luxury wellness escapes are redefining demand,...

ITB Berlin celebrates 60th anniversary

As ITB Berlin marks its 60th anniversary, the Middle East is emerging as one of its most influential partners, with strong representation from tourism boards, airlines, and hospitality groups. The show continues to play a vital role in helping the...

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Letter from Publisher

This edition examines a defining moment for India's agri-food and food processing sector—one shaped by shifting trade architectures, scientific innovation, sustainability imperatives, and the urgent need for value addition. At the centre of this...

Indian Navy Charts a Future-Ready Course Amid Evolving Maritime Challenges

SP’s Naval Forces (SP’s): China’s latest and reportedly the most capable aircraft carrier has used its new electromagnetic catapult to successfully launch three types of aircraft, according to Chinese state media. Request your comments on the...

BANGKOK

Bangkok is a city that unfolds in layers, rewarding curiosity at every turn. Mornings begin with saffron-robed monks collecting alms in quiet neighbourhoods, and by midday you’re swept into a whirl of street-side kitchens, riverside walks, and creative...

From the Editor

Now that it’s back, the caretaker provision must be made permanent

“DRDO is actively working on upgrading India’s radar systems, including the development of advanced radars”

With several advanced technologies and weapon platforms in the pipeline, DRDO continues to embody the spirit of innovation and R&D in defence. In an Exclusive interaction, Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman DRDO, speaks with Manish Kumar Jha...

Editorial

Dear Friends, Profit and loss or benefit and disadvantage. We are all quite familiar with these two opposing terms. Everyone likes profit, and no one likes loss. The entire world seems to be focused on making a profit and doing whatever it takes to...