The stock market has long been a reflection of more than numbers on a screen. Beyond earnings, valuations, and macro signals, it quietly mirrors how investors think, react, and decide. Moments of excitement, hesitation, confidence, and doubt all leave subtle imprints on portfolios, often well before they appear in price charts. What has evolved over time is the speed at …

National, 19th March, 2026: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, an Institution of Eminence, announced the donation of ₹2.5 crore by Agendra Kumar, Managing Director of Esri India and distinguished alumnus from the Class of 1977, to establish the Agendra Kumar Fellowships Fund. The fund will support 10 PhD scholars over the next decade, further strengthening BITS Pilani’s …

As the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act reshapes India’s regulatory landscape, enterprise Data Protection Officers (DPOs) are increasingly moving beyond checklist-driven compliance toward integrated, technology-led data governance. In this evolving environment, privacy is no longer a standalone function. It is deeply intertwined with cybersecurity, risk management, and business continuity, driving organizations to adopt platforms that offer visibility, control, and …

National, March 19th, 2026: BharatPe, India’s leading financial services and UPI payments platform, today announced the appointment of Himanshu Verma as Head – POS Business, as the company sharpens its focus on expanding its offline payments footprint and deepening merchant adoption across India. Himanshu brings over two decades of leadership experience across Channel Sales & Distribution, Go-to-Market strategy, UPI payments, POS/EDC acquisitions, merchant acquisition, …

In an era of hyper-edited, fast-paced content, the art of genuine conversation often gets lost in the noise. Yet, one independent voice from India has managed to cut through the clutter, building a sanctuary for authentic, long-form dialogue. Deepak Pareek, the creator, producer, and host of the widely acclaimed podcast The Chill Hour, has redefined digital interviewing, transforming it from a passion …

New Delhi: Presenting Iran’s perspective at WION World Pulse, Mohamed Javad Hosseini, Deputy Ambassador of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to India, asserted that Iran remains committed to diplomacy but will continue the war until there is a definitive end, not just a ceasefire. Positioning the conflict as externally driven, Hosseini stated that recent attacks by the …

Surveillance today is no longer just about monitoring spaces. It has evolved into a layer of intelligence that helps organisations improve security, optimise operations, and make faster decisions. India’s video surveillance market reached approximately USD 7.5 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of ~11.25% from 2026 onwards, driven by smart city initiatives, rising security needs, …

Everyone deserves a second chance at love, and so do single parents; though their journey can look quite different from that of most divorced and separated singles without children. It comes with a different level of honesty. There is no room for guesswork, a narrower scope of casual connections, and a stronger clarity and sense of what truly matters. A …

As Kerala approaches the 2026 Assembly elections, the political battle is shifting beyond coalition calculations or leadership shifts. Increasingly, it centers on the long-term direction of the state’s institutions. For years, Kerala’s politics has been defined by a stable bipolar system, with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) alternating power. This pattern ensured a …

Launch of three programmes addressing critical AI talent shortage through accessible, practice-led learning in business analytics, strategic decision-making and cyber-resilient transformation​ Plano, Texas, 18 March 2026: Simplilearn, a leading digital skills training provider, has partnered with Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, to launch three AI-focused programmes for professionals leading AI integration within their organisations. The programmes – Oxford Programme in AI and Business …