The debate over AI and jobs in India has moved from hypothetical to measurable. Industry estimates suggest AI tools now handle a significant share of entry-level tasks in sectors like IT services, and several major Indian technology firms let go of thousands of mid-tier engineers in the space of just two months this year, with … Read more
For years, India’s gig and platform workers, the delivery riders, cab drivers and home-service providers who power app-based businesses, existed in a legal grey zone: neither fully employees nor genuinely independent contractors. That changed with the Code on Social Security, which came into force in November 2025 and was followed by detailed Central Rules notified … Read more
Every monsoon now brings the same script: a few hours of intense rain, and an Indian city grinds to a halt. This year it was Assam, Kerala and parts of Jammu and Kashmir absorbing the worst of it, with floods and landslides claiming more than 130 lives. But the deeper story is not just about … Read more
How Cricket’s Constant Availability Changed the Game Forever On a crisp morning in April 2008, cricket changed forever. The inaugural Indian Premier League match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore marked more than just the beginning of a new tournament – it heralded the end of cricket as we knew it. Cricket, once … Read more