‘Toxic Beauty’: Rise Of ‘looksmaxxing’ Influencers

Looksmaxxing influencers—part of an online ecosystem dubbed the “manosphere”—have surged in popularity across social media, capitalizing on the insecurities of young men eager to boost their physical attractiveness to women. Image: Chris Delmas / AFP    Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer—highlighting the rise of “looksmaxxing,” … Read more

W-Power 2025: Leena Nair On Leading Chanel To The Next Peak

Leena Nair, Global CEO, Chanel Imaging : Kapil Kashyap In 1992, Leena Nair, an engineer from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, began her career as a management trainee at Hindustan Unilever. Over the years, she steadily climbed the corporate ranks, breaking barriers along the way to become Unilever’s first female, first Asian, and youngest-ever chief human resources officer … Read more

What Makes A Leadership Team Effective? Start With These Eight Steps

Team members must be eager to resolve differences and agree to the best solutions based on facts. Image: Shutterstock Executive teams serve a critical role for organizations: They are tasked with defining the company’s strategic direction and ensuring the enterprise is organized, managed, and led effectively to execute the strategy smoothly and in a timely … Read more

W-Power 2025: Payal Kapadia’s Global Stardom After Debut Film ‘All We Imagine As Light’

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia Image: Marc Piasecki/Wireimage; Imaging: Kapil Kashyap   Actor Chhaya Kadam was all ears when she met filmmaker Payal Kapadia for the first time. Prior to collaborating on the latter’s 2024 directorial All We Imagine As Light, the duo had several conversations about life and films. “Her knowledge about cinema and her experiences … Read more

Who’s Responsible For The Gensol Mess?

The financial crisis in Gensol Engineering once again reinforces the need for founders to cede control in favour of transparent governance as soon as they raise public or institutional capital. Imaging: Kapil Kashyap The deepening crisis of financial irregularities, fund embezzlements and fraudulent transactions in Gensol Engineering reveals severe corporate governance failures highlighting how promoters … Read more

Trusted Companies To Watch In 2025

As we navigate through 2025, certain companies stand out for their unwavering dedication to excellence and reliability. These organizations have earned the confidence of their customers and stakeholders through consistent performance, transparency, and innovative solutions. By fostering trust and delivering on their promises, they have become leaders in their respective industries. With a clear vision … Read more

MakeMyTrip: On The Path To Develop A Super App

On May 1, 2000, a couple of entrepreneurs—the word ‘startup’ had not yet gained the currency it has today—and their team, in a poky office in Delhi, watched their computer screens with bated breath. A Gujarati gentleman based in the US was booking a flight to India, and the team in Delhi watched the transaction … Read more

Forex Trading Explained: How It Works, Its Types, And More

Forex trading is not new; it traces back to trading in ancient Egypt. Short for foreign exchange, forex is the backbone of the global financial system. With an average daily trading volume of $7.5 trillion in 2022 (Bank for International Settlements Triennial Survey report), the forex market is the world’s largest and most liquid financial … Read more