Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

Ask anyone above thirty to finish the line “Washing powder Nirma…” and watch how fast the rest comes out, unprompted, often with a small smile. Ask the same person what ad they saw on television last night, and there is a good chance they will draw a blank. This is not a coincidence, and it is not really about the ads being better back then. It is about what was happening inside our brains when we first heard them. Psychologists call it the reminiscence bump. Decades of memory research show that people, across cultures, recall a disproportionate number of memories…

For generations, the Shrimad Bhagavatam, also known as the Bhagavata Mahapurana, has been more than a sacred text. It has been a source of stories, spiritual wisdom and teachings through which devotees and readers have explored the life and divine journey of Lord Krishna. Now, one of India’s most revered spiritual narratives is preparing to make its way to the big screen in an ambitious new live action adaptation. Sagar Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is set to unveil the first teaser poster of Shrimad Bhagavatam Part One on September 10, giving audiences their first visual glimpse of a project that aims…

By now, you have probably heard the warning: take off your claw clip before you get in the car. A viral Thread post asking doctors and EMTs about the strangest injuries they have seen brought the claw clip debate back to life, and emergency room accounts of clips embedding into scalps during crashes have made the rounds again. But doctors who treat crash injuries will tell you the claw clip is not really the point. It is simply the most photogenic example of a much bigger, much older problem: hard, rigid objects on your body turning into weapons the moment…

For years, India’s growth story has revolved around Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. These six metropolitan giants have long been seen as the country’s biggest economic and consumer hubs. But a closer look at recent spending patterns reveals a different story emerging from western India. Surat, Gujarat’s bustling diamond and textile city, is steadily transforming into one of India’s most powerful consumer markets. According to the report The Many Urban Indias, Surat now boasts a consumption market worth nearly $34 billion, making it the largest consumption centre outside India’s six major metros. What makes Surat’s rise particularly interesting…

National, September 7, 2026: Manika Plastech Limited is set to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Friday, September 11, 2026, offering investors an opportunity to participate in the company’s proposed public issue. The price band for the IPO has been fixed at ₹40 to ₹43 per equity share, with the face value of each share set at ₹2. The bidding period for the IPO will open on September 11 and close on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The Anchor Investor bidding period will take place on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Investors will be required to bid for a minimum of…

Mumbai, September 3, 2026: Education is often described as the foundation of a strong nation, and teachers are the pillars that support it. Recognising this vital role, Navneet Foundation has spent the last decade working to strengthen the teaching community through its Teachers’ Training Programme. As the initiative completes 10 successful years, the Foundation is celebrating a remarkable journey that has positively influenced nearly 35,000 teachers across Maharashtra. Launched in June 2016 as part of Navneet Foundation’s social responsibility efforts, the Teachers’ Training Programme was inspired by the vision of Mr. Anil Gala, Director of Navneet Education Limited. Over the…

The School of Branding & Advertising (SoBA), SVKM’s NMIMS (Deemed-to-be University), celebrated its graduating BBA (Branding & Advertising) cohort at the Degree Distribution Ceremony 2026, bringing together students, faculty members, parents and industry leaders to mark the transition of young graduates from academic life to the professional world. The ceremony was graced by Shashi Sinha, veteran advertising and media leader and former Chairman & CEO of IPG Mediabrands. With nearly four decades of experience in India’s advertising and media industry, Sinha has played a significant role in shaping the country’s evolving marketing ecosystem. He is also the recipient of the…

Somewhere between a boat ride off a Greek island and a hormone injection, an American couple is quietly rewriting what a “baby-making trip” looks like. They are not honeymooners chasing sunsets. They are IVF patients, and their itinerary includes doctor’s appointments alongside beach afternoons. Welcome to fertility tourism, a growing trend where couples treat conception like a destination holiday. The couple who flew to Greece for a family Emilie and Justin Solomon live in Florida. When they decided to try IVF, their local clinic quoted them close to $40,000 for a single round of treatment. Their insurance refused to cover…

MUMBAI — Glass Wall Systems (India) Limited, one of the country’s leading providers of architectural façade and fenestration solutions, has fixed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) price band at ₹172 to ₹182 per equity share. The maiden public offering will open for bidding on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and close on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Bidding for anchor investors is scheduled for Monday, September 7, 2026. The Mumbai-based company seeks to raise approximately ₹428 crore through the market issuance. The equity shares have a face value of ₹2 each, and investors can bid for a minimum of 82 equity shares…

Mumbai: Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL), India’s first asset reconstruction company, has announced the appointment of Phanindranath Kakarla as its new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. His appointment came into effect on March 8, 2026, marking the beginning of a new leadership chapter for the company. Kakarla succeeds Pallav Mohapatra, who has stepped down after successfully completing his tenure as CEO and MD under the company’s planned leadership succession strategy. The transition follows a structured succession plan designed by ARCIL’s Board to ensure continuity in leadership and business operations. Established in 2002, ARCIL has played a pioneering role…