Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Gold Gala 2026: 25 years into the film industry, Priyanka Chopra shares 5 honest and powerful life lessons from her acting journeyPriyanka Chopra graced the Gold Gala 2026 in Los Angeles. She received the Global Vanguard Honor for her 25 years in cinema. The actress sh...
13 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Foreign handles, desi stories: How global creators are decoding IndiaAn American picking up Malayalam. A Korean calling himself Bihari. A Kiwi showing the nooks of India. Foreign influencers are using Indian ...
19 Apr, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
A golden opening awaits Indians this Akshaya Tritiya in the middle of global gloomGold demand in India is expected to rise ahead of Akshaya Tritiya as recent price corrections and easing global tensions improve buying sen...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Quote of the day by Lucille Ball: 'Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.' Life lessons by longtime American television comedy starQuote of the day by Lucille Ball explains how self-love supports action, leadership, and long-term success. The article covers the Quote of...
28 Mar, 2026, 05.12 AM IST
Even we can thank god it's Black FridayBlack Friday's arrival in India is met with a unique shopping landscape, distinct from its US origins. While global brands eye growth, loca...
27 Nov, 2025, 10.41 PM IST
‘Wait, is this Ibiza or India?’: Viral video captures desi charm of Spain island that feels like Janpath or ColabaIbiza's gift shops surprisingly resemble Indian bazaars, filled with kaftans, beaded bags, and elephant-themed decor. This phenomenon, high...
24 Aug, 2025, 12.11 PM IST
Creators step it up for a real connectThe idea is to transform passive followers into active participants and, in the process, unlock new revenue streams. “India’s Got Latent co...
25 Apr, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Flying Beast Gaurav Taneja secures business deal after Shark Tank India rejection. Guess who said yes?YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, also known as Flying Beast, has secured a new business deal after failing to get funding on Shark Tank India for hi...
05 Feb, 2025, 11.46 PM IST
Who is Ankit Baiyanpuria? Tracing the incredible journey of the wrestler-turned-fitness iconBaiyanpuria rose to fame on June 27, when he completed the ‘75 Hard Challenge’ successfully. Currently, he has over 5 million followers on ...
02 Oct, 2023, 04.05 PM IST
Oh, for us to roll with the punchesThe similar-sounding Panchjanya, launched in 1948 also from Lucknow and named after Krishna's conch, is not a satirical magazine but a seri...
29 Sep, 2021, 12.47 AM IST
How desi Youtubers are using India's social landscape to their advantageThese videos, mostly comedy or drama genre, leave the popular comedy channels that focus on an English-speaking, urban audience far behind ...
13 Sep, 2020, 02.40 PM IST
Rannvijay Singha’s Disrupt gets pre-Series A funding at $2.5 mn valuationOther investors include Ambi Parameswaran, former CEO of FCB Ulka; Mumbai-based micro VC firm First Cheque and Anil Gelra, cofounder of Sna...
13 May, 2019, 11.11 PM IST
From Mumbai to Zambia, desi social media influencers make 'likes' countMany are enabling these influencers to parlay their ‘likes’ into lucrative living with brands coughing up big bucks for a post or a tweet.
04 Jun, 2018, 10.57 AM IST
Why Indian holidayers in London are likely to give its nude restaurant a missMany Indians head for London in the summer, to shop, eat and make merry. New restaurants are likely on their mustdo lists, but not nude one...
11 Jun, 2016, 04.13 AM IST
- Priyanka Chopra to cut pop album, signs deal with Universal Music
Bollywood star signed a deal with Universal Music and Desi Hits!, a fusion entertainment platform, to record and release her first music al...
06 Aug, 2011, 04.29 AM IST
- Gastronomic racism? Be open to other flavours
We should look into the ‘foreign’ influences in our own cuisines and be more open to other flavours when travelling.
26 Feb, 2009, 04.15 AM IST