Category: Announcement
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US Green Card Crackdown: What Global Businesses Need to Know
The US government’s decision to suspend eight major technology companies from an employment-based Green Card programme has brought a growing business challenge into focus: how can companies access global talent while meeting changing local hiring requirements? Announced on October 8, 2026, the move affects Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, HCL, and…
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Muthoot FinCorp’s Cricket Partnership Shows How Sports Sponsorship Is Expanding Beyond Visibility
Sports sponsorship in India is increasingly becoming a way for brands to build a long-term connection with audiences rather than simply gain visibility around a tournament or a few high-profile matches. Muthoot FinCorp’s new association with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reflects this broader shift. The company has been named the…
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When Global Streetwear Starts Speaking the Indian Artistry
A sneaker does not always need to look completely different to tell a new story. The latest Adidas Originals collaboration with New Delhi-based sneaker and streetwear retailer VegNonVeg is a good example. Instead of creating an entirely new shoe, the two brands have taken one of Adidas’ most recognisable silhouettes, the Samba, and reworked it…
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Meta Launches Muse: How AI Could Change the Way Brands Win Consumers
Ever since its advent, the promise of artificial intelligence has largely been about making people faster: drafting an email, finding information, generating an image or summarising a document. Meta’s latest move suggests the next phase will be less about answering and more about action in real time. With Muse, Meta is introducing a personal AI…
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What Shiprocket’s IPO Signals for India’s Next E-commerce Phase
When Shiprocket entered the public markets on August 19, 2026, investor interest was immediate. The e-commerce enablement company listed at ₹131, a 35% premium to its ₹97 IPO price, and closed its first session at ₹143.50—nearly 48% above the issue price. The momentum continued into the following session, with the stock rising further as institutional…
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When a Ticket-Booking Portal Becomes Public Infrastructure: What IRCTC’s New Website Really Signals
For millions of Indians, booking a train ticket has never been just another online transaction. It is an experience often accompanied by slow-loading pages, failed payments, frozen sessions, and the frantic rush of securing a Tatkal ticket before it disappears. Add repeated CAPTCHA checks, unnecessary pop-ups, and interrupted booking flows, and what should be a…
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The New Leadership Playbook: What Recent Executive Appointments Reveal About Business Priorities
The biggest business stories are not always announced through billion-dollar acquisitions, quarterly earnings, or product launches. Sometimes, they arrive quietly—in the form of a leadership appointment. Every CEO hired, every executive promoted, and every new leadership role created is a strategic statement. It tells investors where capital will flow, signals to employees what capabilities the…
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Google Unveils AI-Powered Future for Search at I/O 2026
The goal of Search has long been centred on helping people explore anything on their minds — from simple factual queries to deeply complex or highly specific questions that are often difficult to express. To support this evolving behaviour, Google has continued to rethink the role of Search through AI. The adoption of AI Mode…
