The Interview Blunder No One Saw Coming A man’s bid for punctuality backfired when he was rejected for arriving 25 minutes early to an interview. This viral story sparks a discussion about how job seekers should balance being punctual with respecting interviewers’ time. We dive into how this seemingly positive trait became a job-killer and … Read more
How Severe Weather is Creating Havoc for Passengers Chennai airport has been experiencing a wave of flight delays and cancellations, with over 20 flights affected. This piece dives into how severe weather in Delhi, combined with operational challenges, has created a nightmare for passengers. We follow the story of a family whose vacation plans were … Read more
The Rise of Mule Accounts and How They’re Fueling Online Fraud As cyber frauds skyrocket, banks are pushing for immediate authority to freeze mule accounts. This piece breaks down how mule accounts, used for laundering illicit funds, are becoming a growing threat to the banking system. Through the lens of a cybersecurity expert, we explore … Read more
The Countdown Has Started—And Indian Pharma Is Holding Its Breath With top U.S. officials hinting at pharma tariffs within weeks, India’s drugmakers are on edge. This article follows an export manager at a Hyderabad-based API firm scrambling to reroute contracts and lock in prices before the hammer drops. It’s not just about business—it’s about access … Read more
Inflation, Tariffs, Earnings & More—Here’s What Investors Need to Watch This isn’t your usual trading week. With a holiday-shortened calendar and major global events colliding—like Q4 earnings, China’s GDP, and tariff tensions—Dalal Street is entering turbulent waters. This story follows a retail investor trying to rebalance their portfolio around these events, showing how average investors … Read more
The Unexpected Industry That’s Quietly Winning Big While headlines focused on chips and smartphones, India’s toy industry made a stealthy leap into global relevance. This article follows the story of a toy manufacturer in Noida who just signed a licensing deal with a top U.S. brand after years of flying under the radar. With the … Read more
Behind the Scenes of a Billion-Dollar Rescue Apple, the world’s most valuable company, was hours from a massive supply chain breakdown—until a last-minute tariff exemption from the Trump administration pulled it back from the edge. This story dives into that high-stakes moment, through the eyes of a senior Apple exec who quietly lobbied Washington. It’s … Read more
UPI, Jio, WhatsApp All Crashed. What Happens When an Entire Country Goes Offline? Imagine standing at a café, phone in hand, and your UPI payment fails—along with everyone else’s. That’s what millions experienced during India’s unexpected digital blackout. We follow a day in the life of a Mumbai gig worker whose entire shift was disrupted. … Read more
The Quiet Manufacturing Revolution You Didn’t See Coming Apple didn’t just diversify—it made a $22 billion statement. With more than half of that production intended for exports, India is no longer just assembling iPhones—it’s becoming a global supply chain hub. This article tells the story of a local supplier near Chennai that scaled from 50 … Read more
And Why It Still Echoes in Today’s Tariff Wars In a private dinner with President Obama, Steve Jobs dropped a brutal truth: the iPhone can’t be made in the U.S.—not because of cost, but because of capability. This piece unpacks that pivotal moment through Jobs’ lens and ties it to today’s push by Trump for … Read more