Meet the barbies powering India’s unicorn boom A new wave of Indian entrepreneurs, dubbed BARBIE founders, are returning from abroad to build successful startups. These individuals, who pursued undergraduate degrees overseas, are outperforming IIT and BITS alumni in creating unicorns. Their global exposure and often family business leverage contribute to their success, particularly in consumer-focused ventures.
Too young for a memoir? Not anymore Young Indian writers are redefining memoirs, moving beyond traditional life stories of achievement. Millennials and GenZs are sharing their experiences of growing up queer, disabled, or navigating political violence and personal challenges, finding hope and connection in these mid-journey narratives.
Toothpick! Twiggy! Why does thin-shaming get a free pass? The author recounts a lifetime of casual body policing and "thin shaming" despite cultural ideals of thinness. She details the constant, often well-intentioned but hurtful, comments and assumptions about her naturally thin physique, highlighting the double standard in body commentary.
WiiM Sound Lite vs Sonos Era 100: I let these Wi-Fi speakers slug it out, and the showdown was far closer than I ever would have imagined I pit WiiM’s Lite Wi-Fi speaker against the Sonos Era 100, but which will come out on top: spacious sound or outrageous bass?
'India is beautiful from space…I saw how light connects people in the subcontinent' After 12 years away, an astronaut returns to India, surrounded by the echoes of her father's stories and the warmth of family bonds. This is her inaugural trip to Kerala, a land her father called enchanting.
Cannot dismiss blood pressure as a lifestyle disease and deny disability pension to military officer: High court The Delhi High Court ruled that blood pressure issues in military officers cannot be dismissed as mere lifestyle disorders to deny disability pensions. The court emphasized that medical boards must thoroughly examine individual cases and provide clear reasoning, rejecting the Union government's challenge to an Armed Forces Tribunal order. This decision upholds the entitlement of a retired IAF officer.
Silver lining: Woman lives 25 years with a donor heart Preeti Unhale, 51, has become India's longest-living heart transplant survivor, marking 25 years with a donor heart on January 23, 2026. Facing a critical condition in 2000, she underwent the life-saving procedure at AIIMS, demonstrating remarkable resilience and adherence to lifelong medical discipline.
UFC 324 live stream: how to watch Gaethje vs Pimblett, start time, preview, full card As UFC makes Paramount Plus debut with much-anticipated main event, follow our guide to watch a UFC 324 live stream online from anywhere.
Ailing wife in rickshaw van, 70-yr-old in Odisha cycles 600km to hospital & back A 70-year-old man, Babu Lohar, pedalled his rickshaw van 300km to Cuttack with his ailing wife for medical treatment, refusing help. After two months, he is now making the arduous journey back home, showcasing immense devotion and highlighting the struggles of the poor in accessing healthcare and transport.
Get rid of issues you faced in govt offices, PM Modi tells 61k recruits Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged over 61,000 newly-recruited personnel to recall their past difficulties with government offices and ensure citizens do not face similar issues. He emphasized their role in implementing reforms and upholding the motto 'Citizen is akin to God' to strengthen ease of living and doing business.
India votes against UN resolution censuring Iran India voted against a UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iran's protest crackdown, extending a fact-finding mission. This move, aligning with China and Pakistan, signals India's commitment to non-interference and its strategic interests, particularly concerning the Chabahar port. Iran's envoy lauded India's 'principled and firm support' against what he termed an 'unjust' resolution.
