Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

Popcorn was not created for cinemas. So how did this humble snack become one of the biggest symbols of moviegoing?There is a moment almost everyone knows.The lights go down. The film begins. And before long, your hand reaches for a tub of popcorn. Today, popcorn and cinema seem inseparable. But they were never meant to be. When cinemas first became popular, many theatre owners did not want popcorn inside their buildings. They considered it cheap, messy and unsuitable for the elegant atmosphere they wanted to create. Popcorn belonged to fairs, circuses, carnivals and sporting events. Then the economics of the…

A footpath is one of the most basic pieces of infrastructure in any city. Yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many cities believe that laying concrete blocks, adding a kerb and painting a zebra crossing is enough to create a pedestrian-friendly street. But a truly good footpath is tested differently. Can an elderly person walk on it comfortably? Can a wheelchair user move without obstacles? Can a blind person navigate it safely? Can a child walk to school without fear? If the answer to these questions is no, then the footpath has already failed. Around the world,…

A dragonfly can cross continents. It can ride seasonal winds across thousands of kilometres, survive harsh weather and return with the changing monsoon. Yet despite being one of nature’s most remarkable flyers, it cannot escape one simple problem. It always needs clean freshwater to begin its life. Every dragonfly starts as a tiny larva living underwater. If ponds dry up, streams become polluted or wetlands disappear, the next generation simply has nowhere to grow. That is why scientists believe the future of dragonflies is closely linked to the future of our freshwater ecosystems. Unfortunately, those ecosystems are changing faster than…

There is no single Ramayana. Across India and Asia, the story of Rama has been retold in hundreds of different ways.Ask someone to tell you the Ramayana and you will probably hear a familiar story. Rama is sent into exile. Sita goes with him. Ravana abducts Sita. Hanuman crosses the ocean. Rama fights Ravana, defeats him and eventually returns to Ayodhya. It sounds like one story. But travel across India and Southeast Asia, and the Ramayana begins to look very different. The characters remain familiar. The broad story remains recognisable. Yet the details, beliefs and even the roles of the…

We have all seen a dragonfly. It appears for a few seconds over a pond or a lake, hovers almost effortlessly in the air, darts away at unbelievable speed and disappears before we can admire it properly. Most of us don’t give it another thought. But perhaps we should. Scientists are now paying closer attention to dragonflies than ever before—not because they are colourful or beautiful, but because they may be warning us about something much bigger than their own survival. The disappearance of dragonflies often points towards the declining health of freshwater ecosystems, making them one of nature’s most…

Mumbai-based Shankesh Jewellers Limited, a leading business-to-business (B2B) jewellery manufacturer, is set to enter the capital markets with the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The public issue will open for subscription on August 18, 2026, and close on August 20, 2026, while the bidding process for anchor investors is scheduled for August 17. The company has fixed the price band at ₹88 to ₹93 per equity share, with a face value of ₹5 per share. Investors can apply for a minimum of 160 equity shares, with bids thereafter accepted in multiples of 160 shares. At the upper end…

A cyberattack during AI testing and a breakthrough in virus research have raised fresh questions about whether technology is advancing faster than the safeguards designed to control it. For years, warnings about artificial intelligence sounded like something from a science-fiction film. Many people imagined robots taking over the world, while experts repeatedly said those fears were far from reality. Today, the conversation is very different. No one is claiming that AI has become conscious. Instead, researchers are asking a more practical question: Are AI systems becoming so capable that even their creators cannot always predict what they will do? That…

South India-based jewellery retailer Lalita Jewellery Mart Limited is set to enter the capital markets with its much-awaited Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey. The IPO will open for subscription on August 17, 2026, and close on August 19, 2026, with the company aiming to raise approximately ₹1,700 crore through the public issue. The company has fixed the price band at ₹190 to ₹201 per equity share, each having a face value of ₹5. Investors will be able to apply for a minimum of 74 equity shares, with bids thereafter accepted in multiples…

महाराष्ट्र की प्रसिद्ध आषाढ़ी पंढरपुर वारी 2026 के दौरान आनंदना – द कोका-कोला इंडिया फाउंडेशन ने अपने प्रमुख अभियान ‘मैदान साफ’ के तहत रीसाइकिल्ड प्लास्टिक से तैयार जनसुविधा ढांचे का सहयोग प्रदान किया। इस पहल का उद्देश्य लाखों वारकरियों को बेहतर सुविधाएं उपलब्ध कराने के साथ-साथ कचरा प्रबंधन और रीसाइकिलिंग को बढ़ावा देना रहा। इस पहल को ईकन्शियस, इकोडेको – द रिसाइकिल होम प्राइवेट लिमिटेड, लक्ष्य और बॉटलिंग पार्टनर एचसीसीबी (HCCB) के सहयोग से लागू किया गया। अभियान के तहत तीर्थयात्रा मार्ग पर सार्वजनिक सुविधाओं के विकास के साथ जिम्मेदार कचरा संग्रहण, पृथक्करण और पुनर्चक्रण को भी प्रोत्साहित किया गया।…

Anandana – The Coca-Cola India Foundation has extended its flagship #MaidaanSaaf campaign to the Pandharpur Ashadhi Wari 2026, supporting public infrastructure made from recycled plastic while promoting responsible waste management during one of Maharashtra’s largest annual pilgrimages. Implemented in collaboration with Econscious, Ecodeco – The Recycle Home Private Limited, Lakshya, and bottling partner Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), the initiative aimed to improve public amenities and encourage proper waste collection and recycling throughout the Wari. Every year, lakhs of Warkaris travel to Pandharpur in Dindis, creating a significant need for public facilities and efficient waste management. To address this, the campaign…