Author: Aashrey Baliga

India-Bharat name debate: EAM S Jaishankar says ‘Bharat is a belief and an attitude’

The minister went on to state that the contemporary world cannot just have one or two powers and highlighted that the world is heading towards multipolarity in greater insecurity and more protectionism, as per reports. (Image sourced via CNBC)

The external affairs minister was speaking at the 96th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Why is Japan big on India’s consumer market and manufacturing?

The new directors join chief executive officer Anirban Mukherjee and chief finance officer Arvind Agarwal on the board of PayU India. (Representative Image: Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash)

India’s GDP is expected to grow at 6.5 percent and is on track to become the world’s third largest economy in the medium term. According to Masahiro Goto, head of investment banking at Nomura, this puts India in a sweet spot.

Korean carmaker Hyundai to hike prices from January 1, 2024

HMIL has joined a line of other manufactures including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Honda and Audi among others who too have announced price hikes for their vehicles starting January. (Representative image by Paramraj Singh via Unsplash)

Rising input cost, adverse exchange rate and increase in commodity prices were reasons listed by the company for the price hike.

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates ‘Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023’

In a statement on X, Prime Minister Modi expressed his excitement about the awards, saying, "At 10:30 AM tomorrow, 8th March, I will be presenting the first ever National Creators Award. These Awards are a celebration of innovation, creativity and the remarkable spirit of the creator's community." (Image taken from @narendramodi via Twitter)

Prime Minister Modi also launched a book Sashakt Uttarakhand and the brand House of Himalayas. The theme of the Summit is ‘Peace to Prosperity’.

Calming Rhythms to The New Nostalgia: Highlights from Adobe creative trends report 2024

Consumers are responding to visuals that inspire a sense of awe, joy and enchantment as a coping mechanism in today’s challenging macroeconomic environment. (Representative Image: George Pagan III via Unsplash)

Consumers’ desire to experiment, play and reimagine how creativity comes to life is reflected throughout this year’s 2024 Creative Trends Report, bringing together 2D and 3D worlds and in the popularity of both fantastical AI-generated visuals and simple, beautiful images that create a sense of wonder.

Starbucks loses $11 billion in value due to boycotts

Starbucks intends to soon appoint a global brand creative leader, reporting to Narasimhan.  (Representative image by Kal Visuals via Unsplash)

Analysts say that the loss incurred is likely due to slow sales, a subdued response to Starbucks’ festive offerings and global political tensions.

ED files charge sheet against Vivo India and others in money laundering case

S. Krishnan, Secretary MeitY Government of India, will attend the event as the Chief Guest, further emphasising the Government’s support for digital inclusivity initiatives. (Representative Image: Rodion Kutsaiev via Unsplash)

The ED had claimed that the illicit activities of the four arrested individuals led Vivo India to make illegal gains that were harmful to India’s economic sovereignty.

Deadline for feedback on Broadcasting Bill extended to January 15

EBITDA stood at ₹44.3 crores boasting a 33 percent margin and demonstrating a substantial 36.4 percent YoY improvement, primarily driven by robust top-line growth. (Representative Image: Paul Einerhand via Unsplash)

The proposed bill streamlines regulatory processes, extends its purview to cover the Over-the-Top(OTT) content and digital news, and introduces contemporary definitions and provisions for emerging technologies.

ICC T20 World Cup gets new brand identity, logo

The strike graphic within the ball mirrors the atmosphere and electric energy experienced in T20Is, with the zig-zag pattern alluding to rising excitement and heart-pounding moments.

The logo, a creative fusion of bat, ball, and energy, symbolises the core elements of T20I cricket. The T20 lettering dynamically transforms into a swinging bat, encapsulated within a ball.