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In 2025, India’s tallest buildings are telling a bigger story than just numbers. They speak of cities running out of ground space, of developers betting big on luxury living, and of an economy confident enough to build landmarks meant to be seen from miles away. Mumbai still wears the crown — nine of the ten tallest towers stand here, each competing for a place in the skyline. But Noida’s Supernova Spira has crashed the party, showing that North India isn’t just watching from the sidelines anymore. The Top 10 Towers of 2025 Why This List Matters in 2025 More Than Just Tall…

On August 15, 2025, India commemorates its 79th Independence Day, a day of reflection, pride, and renewed ambition. It also marks a special milestone in the story of India’s scientific and technological growth, especially in space exploration, where the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has carved a unique global identity. Founded on the same date in 1969, ISRO was the brainchild of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, who envisioned harnessing space science for India’s development — not just prestige. His dream has since evolved into one of the world’s most admired space programs, renowned for cost-efficiency, innovation, and mission success. From launching satellites to interplanetary missions, ISRO has grown from humble…

Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, is now engaged to Saaniya Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai business magnate Ravi Ghai. The private engagement ceremony brought together two influential legacies, one rooted in sports excellence, the other in corporate success. A ₹624 Crore Hospitality Empire Saaniya’s family runs the Graviss Group, a powerhouse in India’s food and hospitality industry. The group owns The Brooklyn Creamery and operates Baskin Robbins India, reporting revenues of ₹624 crore in FY23-24. They also manage the InterContinental Hotel in Mumbai, part of the globally renowned InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), valued at $18.43 billion. Beyond the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually launched the Ajni (Nagpur)–Pune Vande Bharat Express, marking the addition of the longest route in the Vande Bharat fleet. Spanning 881 km, the train cuts travel time between Nagpur and Pune to just 12 hours, offering a faster and more comfortable journey for passengers. Operating six days a week, the train halts at Wardha, Badnera, Akola, Shegaon, Bhusaval, Jalgaon, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar), and Daund Chord Line. Train No. 26101 departs Pune at 6:25 AM, reaching Ajni at 6:25 PM. The return service, Train No. 26102, leaves Ajni at 9:50 AM and arrives in…

Motilal Oswal Financial Services has made a fresh bet on quick commerce player Zepto, investing ₹400 crore for 7.54 crore compulsorily convertible preference shares. The stake purchase, disclosed in a regulatory filing on August 12, strengthens the firm’s position as an existing backer—it had earlier participated in Zepto’s November 2024 funding round. Strategic Interest from Multiple Players This isn’t the only recent vote of confidence in Zepto. MapMyIndia (CE Info Systems) invested ₹25 crore earlier this month, along with a deal to integrate its mapping SDKs and APIs to enhance delivery and customer experience. Elcid Investment also came in with…

India’s human spaceflight ambitions are set to take a big leap forward this December as ISRO readies the Gaganyaan-1 (G1) mission, the first in a series of uncrewed test flights aimed at paving the way for Indian astronauts in space. Three Days in Orbit to Test Critical Systems A senior ISRO official confirmed the spacecraft will spend about three days in low-Earth orbit, testing life support, navigation, re-entry, and other mission-critical systems. This will be the first real-world validation of the technology designed to safely send humans into space and bring them back. Data for a Future Crewed Mission Onboard…

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT services company, is set to acquire a 75% stake in Versent Group, a top Australian digital transformation provider owned by Telstra Group. The deal, worth $153 million (about ₹1,300 crore), will create a joint venture to deliver AI-enabled cloud and digital solutions for Australian businesses. Partnership with Telstra Under the agreement, Infosys will have operational control, while Telstra will keep a 25% minority stake. This setup combines Telstra’s connectivity, Versent’s local engineering expertise, and Infosys’ global scale. Infosys said the partnership will help boost growth and deliver greater value to customers. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of FY 2026, pending…

Founded in 2020 under Kerala Startup Mission’s Maker Village, Fuselage Innovations is bringing smart drones to farming. The startup’s work earned the “Best Agricultural Startup Award” from the Department of Agriculture, recognizing how their technology is helping farmers get better results. Helping Farmers Work Smarter Fuselage builds drones that make farming easier and more effective: Farmers using these drones have seen 30–40% higher yields and have been able to cut pesticide use by up to 50%. Bringing Technology to Thousands of Farmers Through partnerships with NABARD, UNDP, Rubber Board, and SELCO Foundation, Fuselage currently provides drone services to over 2,500 farmers, covering 2.5 lakh hectares. They make drones locally under “Make in India” and are…

Goh Cheng Liang, founder of Wuthelam Group and Singapore’s richest man, passed away at the age of 98 leaving behind a remarkable legacy in business property development and philanthropy. Born in Singapore in 1927 Goh spent his early years in a small rented room with his parents, three sisters and a brother. Despite these humble beginnings he later developed the iconic Liang Court property along River Valley Road Singapore’s first shopping centre in that area. Childhood Hardships During the WarDuring World War II Goh moved to Muar in Malaya helping his brother in law sell fishing nets. “My parents were…

Perplexity AI, led by Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas, has made a surprising all-cash bid of $34.5 billion (₹3,02,152 crore) to acquire Google Chrome. This offer dwarfs Perplexity’s own $14 billion valuation and arrives amid growing U.S. antitrust pressure on Google, which includes proposals to force the sale of Chrome. While Google has not indicated any intention to sell its flagship browser, Perplexity’s bid is notable for its promises to keep Chrome open-source, invest $3 billion in the platform, and preserve default search engine settings. If successful, Perplexity would gain access to Chrome’s massive user base of 3 billion globally—significantly boosting…