Author: Shruti Joshi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: For years, your phone number has been your passport to WhatsApp. Soon, it may simply become your backstage pass. But before usernames replace digits, India’s regulators want to ensure the next chapter of digital communication doesn’t become a masterclass in digital deception. WhatsApp’s much-anticipated username feature, designed to let users connect without revealing their phone numbers, has reportedly encountered fresh scrutiny in India. While Meta has indicated that the feature includes multiple security safeguards, discussions with Indian authorities are reportedly continuing over concerns related to impersonation, identity fraud and cyber scams. As a result, the…

For years, Google built Android into the world’s most widely used mobile operating system by making it free, open-source and irresistibly attractive to smartphone manufacturers. Europe, however, has just reminded Silicon Valley that “free” doesn’t necessarily mean “fair.” Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: In one of the most significant competition rulings against a technology giant, Europe’s highest court has upheld the multibillion-euro antitrust decision against Google over Android, reinforcing regulators’ long-standing argument that the company used its market dominance to strengthen its own ecosystem. While the financial penalty itself is substantial—around €4.1 billion, after an earlier reduction from the original…

Some artists create songs. A select few create eras. And then there are those rare performers who accidentally become part of global vocabulary. Victor Willis belonged to the last category. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Long before stadium crowds collectively stretched their arms into familiar alphabetical formations, before sporting events adopted disco as an unofficial mascot, and before weddings across continents discovered that no dance floor was complete without Y.M.C.A., Victor Willis had already become one of the defining voices of an entire musical movement. The passing of the Village People frontman at the age of 74 marks more than…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: As Toy Story, Avengers, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey prepare to dominate cinemas during the second half of 2026, Hollywood is making one thing abundantly clear: familiarity has become one of the industry’s most valuable currencies. There was a time when Hollywood measured success by introducing audiences to worlds they had never imagined. A giant shark transformed beach vacations forever, an adventurous archaeologist made dusty ruins exciting, and a galaxy far, far away became part of global culture without relying on decades of established branding. Those films weren’t simply successful; they became the franchises everyone…

New Delhi [India], July 2: Actor Suraj is receiving widespread appreciation from audiences for his performance in the emotional family drama Tera Mera Nata, which is currently enjoying a successful run in cinemas and has entered its second week. The film has collected Rs. 76.43 lakh at the box office so far, backed by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience response. A Performance Winning Hearts Suraj, who portrays a visually impaired young man deeply in love, has been praised by moviegoers for his heartfelt and emotionally nuanced performance. Audiences have appreciated the sincerity with which he brings the character to life,…

New Delhi [India], July 02: Interior Company by Square Yards is reshaping the way homeowners experience interiors after property possession, offering a seamless, technology-enabled, and fully managed approach to home interior design in India. As demand for ready-to-move-in homes continues to grow across urban India, the brand is addressing one of the most critical gaps in the housing journey: structured, transparent, and execution-led interior delivery. Traditionally, homeowners face fragmented coordination among designers, contractors, carpenters, and multiple vendors after taking possession of their property. Interior Company simplifies this complexity through a single-window execution model that integrates design, technology, material selection, project…

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: QBE Insurance Group Limited, an international general insurer and reinsurer, has acquired 100% ownership of Raheja QBE General Insurance Company Limited (Raheja QBE), following approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI). Australian-headquartered global insurer acquires remaining stake in Indian carrier. The move is a significant milestone in QBE’s strategic expansion in India and contributes to QBE’s regional growth plans. The consolidation will enable new opportunities for innovation, global best practices, new products, and technology — with the goal of improving and creating customer-centric solutions across the Indian insurance landscape. The acquisition…

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 2: Vivek Dholariya’s SkaiLand Entertainment is entering Bengali feature film production with Anumaner Bhittite, an upcoming Bengali film written and directed by Abhigyan Mukherjee. The film marks SkaiLand Entertainment’s first Bengali feature film and brings the banner together with Mukherjee, who has earlier worked across feature films, short films, music videos and documentary projects. Producer Vivek Dholariya and Abhigyan Mukherjee have previously collaborated on the music videos Ami Asbo Sanonde and Ador Ghuri. Anumaner Bhittite is built around the idea of self-reliance and personal independence. The film presents four interconnected stories of individuals caught between…

New Delhi [India], July 2: Remittix is entering one of its most important community moments so far as pressure builds around airdrop registration ahead of the RTX launch price reveal, now expected in just 3 days. The airdrop registration page is live through the official Remittix site, and RTX holders are being urged to complete wallet registration before token distribution moves further into focus. With launch news approaching, the extended 350% RTX bonus still active, the public platform launch nearing and the project closing in on its $32 million milestone for the launch date reveal, attention around Remittix is building fast. For…

Announcement follows the recent inauguration of the manufacturing plant in Jhagadia Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: LANXESS, a leading global specialty chemicals company, will start local production of fire-resistant hydraulic fluids (FRHF) at its Jhagadia site in India, reinforcing the country’s role as a key pillar within its global growth strategy. Leveraging its global scale, technology leadership and established presence in the region, serving India, the Middle East and international markets, this step reflects LANXESS’ long-term commitment to the region and its consistent focus on a “local-for-local” approach aligned with the “Make in India” initiative. Strengthening Local Production With the…