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In 2025, Maria Sharapova and Alexander Gilkes stand among the most affluent and influential couples globally, their combined net worth estimated to exceed US $200 million. Sharapova — From Tennis Courts to Business Boardrooms Sharapova’s tennis career is legendary: five Grand Slam titles, 36 WTA tour wins, and a stint as world No. 1. Even after retirement in 2020, she hasn’t looked back. Her fortune comes not only from prize money (around $38.8 million over her career) but also from high-value endorsements and entrepreneurial ventures. Brands such as global sportswear, luxury goods, wellness, and lifestyle have counted on her star value.…

Meesho’s rise looks straightforward when you see its scale today, but the story started small. When Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal launched the company in 2015, they weren’t building a nationwide e-commerce force. They were experimenting with a hyperlocal fashion app called Fashnear. It didn’t take long for them to realise that people shop for clothes differently than they shop for food. Limited choices and full-price items made the model unsustainable, and they went back to the drawing board. The Pivot That Changed Everything During their early research, the founders saw women selling clothes through WhatsApp and Facebook groups. That…

Perplexity AI CEO Aravind Srinivas has brought in one of the world’s most famous athletes as a backer. Cristiano Ronaldo is now an investor in Perplexity, a partnership Srinivas announced through a set of Instagram photos with the football star. Srinivas Welcomes the Football Legend In his post, Srinivas said he was honored to work with Ronaldo, calling him relentless and deeply curious. He added that this mindset mirrors Perplexity’s mission to build the best AI for answering questions. Social Media Reacts to the Unexpected Pairing The pairing caught people off guard since the two come from completely different worlds.…

India’s biggest airline is under pressure after days of cancellations and operational chaos. The Civil Aviation Ministry has now asked IndiGo to scale back overall operations by 10 percent, even as the airline tries to steady its schedule. At the same time, the Airline Pilots’ Association of India has been called to Parliament to outline its concerns over fatigue, safety, and duty-time violations. Parliament to Hear Pilot Fatigue and Safety Concerns ALPA India confirmed that it has been invited by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture to present its case. The group plans to highlight issues around…

Microsoft is putting $17.5 billion into India’s cloud and AI backbone, the largest amount it has ever committed to any Asian market. This four-year plan builds on the $3 billion it announced in January and signals how central India has become to its long-term strategy. What the investment covers The money goes toward expanding hyperscale cloud capacity, weaving AI into national digital platforms, and boosting the country’s talent pipeline. Microsoft also plans to strengthen both its Sovereign Public Cloud and Sovereign Private Cloud services across multiple regions in India. Why now The announcement came right after Satya Nadella met Prime…

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has announced an ambitious investment of over USD 75 billion in the energy transition space over the next five years, marking one of the largest private commitments to clean energy globally. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), he said India must define its own development path while balancing sustainability goals. A key pillar of this strategy is the development of the world’s largest renewable energy park at Khavda in Gujarat, spread across 520 sq km. Once fully operational by 2030, the park will generate 30 GW of green energy, enough to…

The government of India has officially rolled out the e-Passport, a digitally enhanced version of the traditional passport that integrates both physical and digital security features. The e-Passport comes with a built-in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chip and antenna in its cover. This chip securely stores biometric information, including fingerprints, facial images, and other personal data, making the document far more secure and tamper-resistant. Among its chief benefits: faster immigration clearance thanks to automated identity verification at e-gates; reduced risk of identity fraud and forgery; and worldwide compatibility under global aviation standards. Indian citizens eligible for a regular passport can apply…

UPI users in India can now make digital payments even without an internet connection using USSD and missed-call based services. This facility is available through National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and works across major banks and telecom operators. Users need to dial the *USSD code 99# from their registered mobile number to access offline UPI services. Once connected, a menu appears allowing customers to choose options such as Send Money, Request Money, Check Balance, View Transaction History, or Change UPI PIN. The service works on both smartphones and feature phones, making it especially useful in rural areas and low-network zones. Transactions can be made up to ₹5,000 per transaction, and users can also link Aadhaar numbers or bank accounts…

Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture Starlink briefly ignited excitement across India after its website accidentally displayed preliminary pricing for residential services. The listing showed a monthly subscription fee of ₹8,600 and a one-time hardware cost of ₹34,000 for the Starlink kit, which includes a satellite dish, Wi-Fi router and required cables. It also mentioned unlimited data and a 30-day trial period. However, the numbers vanished soon after. Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Starlink Business Operations, clarified that the figures were the result of a “configuration glitch” that exposed dummy test data, not the final pricing. She confirmed that Starlink’s India…

Cricket superstar Virat Kohli has invested ₹40 crore to acquire a minority stake in Bengaluru-based Agilitas Sports, a move that will transfer ownership of his athleisure brand One8 to the company. Agilitas, founded by former Puma-India boss Abhishek Ganguly, aims to reposition One8 as a high-performance, India-grown sportswear brand with global ambitions. According to media reports, the startup plans to manufacture sportswear, footwear and accessories, distributing them via omnichannel retail, including online sale, exclusive stores and international expansion by 2026–27. The deal marks Kohli’s departure from a long-standing endorsement relationship with global brands, signaling a shift toward direct business involvement…