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Trump aide and far-right activist Laura Loomer has claimed that US President Donald Trump is considering blocking American companies from outsourcing work to Indian IT firms. In a post on X, Loomer wrote, “President Trump is now considering blocking US IT companies from outsourcing their work to Indian companies. In other words, you don’t need to press 2 for English anymore. Make Call Centers American Again!” She later added, “I am so excited for President Trump to end the days of pressing 2 for English to speak with someone who doesn’t speak English. Very nice.” Push for Outsourcing Restrictions Loomer’s comments come…

Shah Rukh Khan, better known today as one of Bollywood’s most celebrated actors, once cleared the highly competitive IIT entrance exam—but never went down the engineering route. In a candid interview with Karan Thapar for the BBC back in 2000, SRK revealed that although he studied science in school, he wanted to switch to Economics for college. His mother, however, was keen for him to continue with the sciences and suggested that he first take the IIT exam to prove his capability. “I said, ‘I can,’ and she said, ‘Okay, just show it to me.’ So I did it and…

Returning to work after pregnancy can feel like stepping into a completely different world. Policies may promise support, but the reality often falls short. Many women face new expectations, balancing professional responsibilities with childcare, while navigating changed workplace dynamics, all while striving to maintain their career momentum. The Motherhood PenaltyThe motherhood penalty refers to the economic and professional disadvantages women often encounter after having children. These include slower promotions, fewer responsibilities, limited opportunities, and even job loss. Some workplaces assume that mothers’ dedication will decrease, leading to reduced visibility and sidelined projects. This creates a cycle where talented employees are…

Can leather be made without harming animals? Pritesh Mistry’s The Bio Company (TBC) is answering this question by transforming tomato waste into bioleather, a vegan and biodegradable alternative. The innovation has already won recognition, including the Best Innovation in Textile award at the PETA Vegan Fashion Awards 2021. Why Tomatoes? India produces nearly 44 million tons of tomatoes annually, yet 30–35% of this harvest goes to waste. The skins and seeds, rich in pectin, provide natural polymers that give flexibility, strength, and a leather-like texture. By repurposing tomato waste, TBC addresses both environmental pollution and food waste while creating a…

India’s first bullet train is set to redefine travel between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Covering 508 kilometres in just two hours, the service will begin operations in 2027 and bring Japan’s Shinkansen technology to Indian railways. The bullet train will run at 320 kilometres per hour and introduce India to the world’s safest high-speed rail system. Since the launch of the Shinkansen in 1964, billions of passengers have travelled without a single fatality from derailments or collisions. This record is built on decades of engineering innovation. One of the biggest challenges of early high-speed trains was the hunting oscillation, a violent side-to-side sway that risked derailment. Japanese engineers solved it with…

India is set to launch a landmark ₹11 trillion (about US$125 billion) infrastructure plan to expand its high-speed road network fivefold over the next decade. As reported by Moneycontrol citing Bloomberg, the government will build 17,000 kilometers of access-controlled highways, designed to support speeds of up to 120 km/h. The project is expected to significantly boost logistics efficiency, reduce travel time, and improve road safety nationwide. Currently, 40% of the network—around 6,800 kilometers—is already under construction and scheduled for completion before 2030. The remaining 60% will start by 2028 and finish by 2033. This mega-expansion forms a critical part of India’s infrastructure modernization…

Girish Mathrubootham, who founded Freshworks in 2010, will retire as executive chairman and step down from the company’s board effective December 1, 2025, bringing to a close his 15-year leadership journey at the SaaS firm. The transition comes roughly 18 months after he stepped down as CEO in May 2024, when Dennis Woodside took over, and shifted to the executive chairman role. The company confirmed that his resignation is not due to any disagreement regarding operations or governance. Roxanne Austin, the lead independent director since May 2021, will assume the role of Chairperson of the Board from December 1. Freshworks will also reduce its board size to nine…

India marked a significant milestone in maritime infrastructure on with the virtual inauguration of Phase 2 at the Bharat Mumbai Container Terminal (BMCT or PSA Mumbai) at Jawaharlal Nehru Port by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. With this expansion, PSA Mumbai has become the country’s largest standalone container terminal, doubling its handling capacity from 2.4 to 4.8 million TEUs. The upgraded terminal now features a 2,000-metre continuous quay, allowing simultaneous berthing of multiple mega-container vessels. Built as a public-private partnership, the phase‑2 project was backed by a S$1.7 billion (approx US$1.3 billion) investment from PSA,Singapore’s largest FDI in India to date. Spread over 200 hectares, the terminal includes 24 quay cranes, 72 rubber‑tyred gantry…

Vedanta Group has emerged victorious in the challenge auction held on September 5, 2025, submitting a ₹17,000 crore bid to acquire indebted Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), surpassing the competing offer from the Adani Group. This bid corresponds to a net present value (NPV) of approximately ₹12,505 crore. The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) for JAL, which has interests across cement, real estate, power, hospitality, and roads, was initiated after the company defaulted on loan repayments. Its total outstanding dues from financial creditors exceed ₹57,000 crore, with the National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd (NARCL) as a primary claimant after taking over…

Prominent investor Porinju V. Veliyath bought 5 lakh shares in Fratelli Vineyards through bulk deals at ₹109.70 per share, amounting to a total investment of ₹5.5 crore. Following the purchase, Fratelli Vineyards’ stock surged approximately 5%, reaching the upper circuit limit and trading at ₹115.15 . This activity comes amid a challenging phase for the company. In Q1 FY2025, Fratelli reported a consolidated net loss of ₹5.8 crore, an improvement from an ₹11 crore loss in Q4 FY2024, yet down sharply from a ₹2.7 crore net profit in Q1 FY2024. Revenues also fell 80% year-on-year to ₹29 crore from ₹144.2 crore.…