Revant Himatsingka of Foodpharmer ditched his corporate life in the US to make India watch what it eats Image: Mexy Xavier Last year, when Revant Himatsingka returned to India after spending a few years in the US, obsessed with the idea of making Indians aware of the perils of junk food, he had no clue what … Read more
Poverty in India is a complex and multifaceted issue influenced by a combination of historical, economic, social, and political factors. Several renowned economists and leaders have provided insights into the root causes of the high poverty rate in India. Amartya Sen, the Nobel laureate economist, has highlighted the importance of addressing social inequalities and investing … Read more
Content creator, Karishma Gangwal (RJ Karishma) Image: Mexy Xavier; Stylist: Pallak H Shah, Namrata Harisinghani; Wardrobe: Piri India; Jewellery: Curated By Nam; Makeup: Tanuja Dabir, Pramann Bhatia; Hair: Forum Gotecha In 2021, when Karishma Gangwal was new to the world of content creation, she received a message. “This is the first time I’m smiling in 10 … Read more
Rajesh Jejurikar, ED & CEO, auto and farm sector, Mahindra & Mahindra, with the Thar Roxx (left) and Thar Image: Mexy Xavier There is a sense of glee, satisfaction, or perhaps even a bit of pride as Rajesh Jejurikar starts talking. It’s October 3, and only a few hours since the country’s fourth largest automaker, … Read more
India’s commitment to decarbonising its energy sector by 50 percent by 2030—expressed during the COP26 summit—is ambitious yet imperative. Image: Shutterstock As the world pivots towards sustainable development, India finds itself at a critical juncture in the global fight against climate change. The country’s current emissions level of 3.6 Gigatons of CO2 is projected to … Read more
Viraj Ghelani with his grandmother Bhanuben Thakkar Image: Neha Mithbawkar for Forbes India Viraj Ghelani’s Instagram bio reads: “Content creator from SoBo—South Borivali.” Like his bio, his reels, too, are full of hilarious, everyday scenarios sprinkled with acting and a lot of wit. As we sit for a candid chat at a quiet … Read more
The intensified geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and China’s monetary stimulus to boost its economy led to a massive correction of Indian markets in the first week of October Illustration: Chaitanya Dinesh Surpur The unfolding of a few historic events in Asia rocked the world in the last few weeks, jolting equity investors in … Read more
There is a growing adoption of digital verification methods and addresses emerging challenges like moonlighting and AI-powered checks while recruiting. Image: Shutterstock ‘Fake it till you make it’ might work in some walks of life and is still widely practised on resumes across India and the world, but there’s a high probability that sooner or … Read more
HYDERABAD: Three wheels, yellow and green, and a story of their own —the autorickshaws of Hyderabad offer much more than just a ride. With over a lakh autorickshaws on the streets, they’re where everyday life plays out. Inside, conversations flow as drivers share their stories — some talk about history, others gossip, while a few … Read more
Image: Shutterstock The sunrise satellite communication sector in India is witnessing a significant showdown between industry giants, with Elon Musk’s Starlink, Reliance, Bharti Group-backed OneWeb-Eutelsat, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper vying for dominance. Recently a debate over whether the Indian government should allocate satellite spectrum through auctions or administrative allocation emerged after Musk criticised the auction … Read more