Aggressive commercialization and bundled packages shift the focus of patients away from medical excellence. Many clinics operate on high-volume, assembly-line models MUMBAI / January 19, 2025: An increasing number of Indian patients travelling abroad for hair transplant procedures, particularly to destinations like Turkey, are returning with poor outcomes, compromised donor areas (the back of the scalp, from where follicles are taken during a …

“The Brickbats That Fall on the Writer Are Immense”: Dr Vikram Sampath on Writing History in a Polarised Age “Monochromatic” and “Whitewashed” Narratives Shape How India’s Past Is Understood: Dr Vikram Sampath Contested Pasts: Why History in India Remains a Political Battleground Bengaluru, 19 January 2026: As debates over history, memory, and narrative intensify in the public sphere, questions around …

Not Background, Just Brilliance. Merit Students from Any Town or city Can Aim for top universities, says Sonal Kapoor, Global Chief Business Officer. London, January 2026 International study plans are gaining momentum again. Prodigy Finance has opened loan applications for its Fall 2026 intake, signalling a return of confidence after a year of visa uncertainty and tight funding deadlines. For …

Based in Mumbai, she has already made a remarkable mark with her talent, determination, and elegant screen presence. Her biggest breakthrough came when she won the prestigious title of Miss Global India in Mumbai—an honour that placed her directly in the spotlight. The crowning ceremony became even more special as she was felicitated by Padma Shri Singer Udit Narayan, Actor …

Azhar Hussain, known in the industry as a committed cinema director, is now stepping confidently into the world of acting with equal dedication and seriousness. His upcoming film Sultan Mirza marks an important milestone in his journey, where he plays a powerful police officer named Adhaar Pandey—a role he has performed with deep sincerity and discipline. The transition from director …

International Sustainable Design Awards 2025 The Hong Kong Arts and Sustainable Design Association (HKASD) successfully concluded the International Sustainable Design Awards 2025 (ISDA 2025) with an awards ceremony held on 11 December 2025 at The Qube, PMQ in Hong Kong. Under the theme “Designing a Radiant Future”, the event brought together designers, industry leaders, and sustainability advocates from around the …

The way people evaluate home internet has evolved as it becomes more deeply integrated into everyday life. This shift is closely tied to how Indian homes are changing. Earlier, internet quality was often assessed through a single question: how fast is the connection? It made sense when usage was largely confined to browsing, emails, or occasional streaming. That framework no …

Creators have replaced celebrities as the most trusted influence, with 22% of consumers relying on creator recommendations, while celebrity influence has dropped sharply to just  ~ 3%. Discovery is now video-first and research-led, as 37% of consumers depend on YouTube reviews, 32% discover products via social media, and 35% actively use e-commerce platforms as research engines. UPI has become the default payment layer in …

Paul Golding, Vice President, Edge AI and Robotics at Analog Devices, shares four predictions for 2026: In 2026, artificial intelligence will step out of our screens and into the world The next frontier of AI will be Physical Intelligence. The scaling laws that powered the success of large language and vision models will continue through 2026 but will extend into …

As winter temperatures fall, healthcare professionals across the world, including in India, report a significant increase in stroke cases. This seasonal surge is not coincidental; instead, it results from a complex interaction of physiological responses, environmental stressors, and lifestyle changes that collectively elevate stroke risk during colder months. Vasoconstriction and Elevated Blood Pressure Exposure to cold triggers vasoconstriction, a natural narrowing of …