UPI has become such a normal part of daily life that most people rarely think about the cost behind every payment. But recent discussions around UPI charges, Merchant Discount Rate, and the future of digital payments have created fresh confusion among users and shopkeepers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that ordinary UPI users are […]
AI Is Creating More Jobs Than It Cuts in India, But There’s a Catch
India’s AI Job Market Is Changing Fast Artificial intelligence is no longer sitting quietly inside technology companies in India, because it is now moving into banking, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, education, media, and even smaller businesses. Companies are using AI tools to handle repetitive work, study customer behaviour, create software, analyse information, and speed up everyday […]
Why Only 42.6% of Indian Graduates Are Employable
Only 42.6 percent of Indian graduates are considered employable according to recent skills assessments, a figure that has sparked fresh discussion about the gap between higher education and workplace requirements. Educator Prashant Kirad has drawn attention to this statistic, arguing that many colleges continue to prepare students for a job market that no longer exists. […]
Kerala Flood Hero R Rajesh Dies After Giving Life Jacket
In the midst of devastating floods that struck parts of Kerala in early August 2026, one act of extraordinary selflessness has stood out. R Rajesh, a 36-year-old swimming and rappelling instructor from Kalliyoor in Thiruvananthapuram, lost his life after giving away his own life jacket to save a stranded farmer. The incident, which unfolded near […]
5 Reasons Prashant Kishor Defeated BJP in Bankipur
Prashant Kishor’s victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll marked a significant breakthrough for his Jan Suraaj Party and a rare setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party in one of its long-held urban strongholds in Bihar. The seat, continuously with the BJP and the Nabin family since 1995, changed hands after Kishor defeated the party’s candidate […]
AIIMS Psychiatrist’s 10 Simple Ways to Stop Doomscrolling
Doomscrolling has become a quiet daily habit for many people. What begins as a quick check of messages often stretches into long stretches of aimless scrolling, leaving users feeling drained, distracted, and short of time. Professor Mamta Sood, a psychiatrist at AIIMS, emphasises that the solution is not to abandon smartphones but to use them […]
Sam Altman’s ChatGPT Parenting Advice Sparks Debate Across the Internet
Parenting has always been full of opinions, and technology has only made those opinions louder. The latest discussion arrived after OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared how he personally uses ChatGPT while raising his child. His comments quickly spread across social media, attracting praise from some parents while making others uncomfortable. The conversation was never just […]
Bombay High Court on Littering Culture: Price of Liberty Remark Explained
The Bombay High Court recently delivered strong observations on civic behaviour while hearing petitions related to pollution and health hazards linked to the Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai. A bench of Justices G.S. Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe questioned a widespread attitude among citizens who freely litter public spaces in India yet carefully follow cleanliness rules […]
Tatkal Booking, CKYC 2.0 and Key Changes from August 1 Explained
Several practical changes affecting everyday services in India take effect from August 1. These include updates to Tatkal ticket booking at certain railway counters, the rollout of an upgraded Central KYC system, and adjustments in banking and credit card related practices. Understanding the details helps passengers, account holders, and card users prepare and avoid last-minute […]
Google Pixel 11 Price Hike Explained: Why Rising RAM Costs Are Changing Smartphone Prices
A Bigger Price Tag Is Finally Here Google has officially confirmed that the Pixel 11 lineup will cost more than previous generations, and the reason sounds surprisingly simple. Memory prices have climbed across the global electronics market, making it much more expensive to build modern smartphones. That one change alone has pushed manufacturing costs higher […]