Author: Deshwale Editorial Desk

Bengaluru, August 21, 2026: IIM Bangalore and Tata Trusts have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore – Dorabji Tata School of Undergraduate Studies. The partnership marks a major step in IIM Bangalore’s expansion into full-time undergraduate education. The announcement comes as IIM Bangalore prepares to welcome the first batch of its undergraduate programmes. The inaugural cohort attracted a record 12,000 applications for just 80 seats, making the selection process highly competitive. The first batch will begin its academic journey on 31 August 2026. The strong response highlights growing interest in undergraduate…

A strong corporate bond market will be as important as a strong banking system in supporting India’s next phase of economic growth, said Maharashtra Minister of State for Finance Ashish Jaiswal at the 9th National Summit & Awards on Corporate Bond Market organised by ASSOCHAM. The summit, held under the theme “Building a Resilient Corporate Bond Market: A Key Enabler of Viksit Bharat@2047,” brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions and industry leaders to discuss ways to deepen India’s corporate bond ecosystem and improve long-term capital availability. Addressing the gathering, Ashish Jaiswal highlighted the need for a stronger debt market to…

Mumbai’s luxury real estate market continued its strong momentum in the first quarter of FY2026-27, recording nearly 16 luxury home transactions every day between April and June 2026. According to the latest Lighthouse Luxury Report, Mumbai registered 1,499 luxury residential transactions priced above ₹5 crore, with the total sales value reaching ₹14,903 crore during the quarter. The report, released by Lighthouse Luxury, a Lighthouse PropTech platform, and powered by property registration intelligence platform Zapkey, analysed verified Maharashtra stamp duty and registration data. It highlighted that Mumbai’s luxury housing sector has moved beyond occasional high-value deals and is now witnessing consistent…

A fever, cough and body ache during the monsoon can easily be mistaken for a routine seasonal illness. But this year, doctors in Delhi-NCR are seeing more cases of H1N1 influenza, commonly known as swine flu. Delhi has reported 1,449 H1N1 cases up to August 12, 2026, compared with 229 during the same period last year, according to National Centre for Disease Control data. That means the number of reported cases is more than six times higher than last year. So, why is the flu showing up more often this monsoon? When the weather plays a part Delhi’s changing and…

Coca-Cola India and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have expanded their partnership by introducing waste-to-value solutions as part of India’s first branded train, the Sprite Tejas Express. The initiative aims to showcase how post-consumer plastic waste can be transformed into useful public infrastructure while promoting sustainable practices across railway stations and passenger services. The collaboration builds on the launch of the Sprite Tejas Express and focuses on giving discarded plastic a second life through practical applications. Instead of ending up in landfills, post-consumer PET bottles are being recycled into products that can be used in public spaces.…

Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Sunshine Pictures’ AI-powered crime thriller series Bada Jurm Chhoti Kahani continues to bring new stories of suspense and mystery with its latest episode, File 2: The Missing Girl. Led by Sunshine Digital Creative Head Sanjay Upadhyay, the short-form series explores fictional crime cases with a realistic approach, releasing a new episode every Thursday. The latest chapter takes viewers through a shocking investigation involving love, betrayal and hidden secrets. Titled The Missing Girl, the episode revolves around the disappearance of 23-year-old Riya, whose sudden vanishing leaves her boyfriend Arjun searching for answers. In a desperate attempt…

Mumbai: Maharashtra’s flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana has come under scrutiny after a statewide verification and e-KYC drive led to a sharp drop in the number of beneficiaries. RTI data has revealed that nearly 82 lakh women were removed from the scheme, including around 62 lakh beneficiaries who failed to complete the mandatory e-KYC process. According to information obtained through the Right to Information (RTI) Act by activist Jeetendra Ghadge of The Young Whistleblowers Foundation, the number of active beneficiaries has fallen from nearly 2.48 crore at its peak to 1.65 crore after the verification exercise. The figures have…

Every time Sadhguru speaks of Mount Kailash, the internet listens. His descriptions of the peak as a “mystical library,” a repository of the wisdom of realised beings, have once again pulled the 6,638-metre mountain in Tibet’s Ngari prefecture into the spotlight. But somewhere between the devotion and the discourse lies a number most articles skip: what it actually costs to stand at the base of that mountain. The answer, it turns out, is a small fortune and a fast-growing industry built entirely on the promise of transcendence. The price of darshan After a five-year suspension caused by the pandemic and…

Pune is set to become the centre of India’s manufacturing industry as the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association (IMTMA) prepares to host the Pune Machine Tool Expo (PMTX) 2026 alongside the Factory Equipment Expo (FACTEQ) 2026. Scheduled to take place from September 7 to 10 at the Pune International Exhibition and Convention Centre (PIECC) in Moshi, the event will bring together leading manufacturers, technology providers and industry professionals from across the country. The four-day exhibition aims to highlight the latest advancements shaping the future of manufacturing, with a strong focus on automation, robotics, digital manufacturing and smart factory technologies. Organisers…

Mumbai is often associated with its towering skyscrapers, busy local trains and fast-paced lifestyle. But beyond the city’s modern skyline lie places of worship that have stood the test of time for more than two centuries. Long before Mumbai became India’s financial capital, these churches, temples and mosques were already part of its landscape, witnessing the city’s transformation from a cluster of seven islands into the bustling metropolis it is today. Built during different periods under Portuguese, British and local rulers, these historic landmarks are more than just places of prayer. They reflect Mumbai’s rich cultural heritage, architectural beauty and…