Chennai’s Government College of Fine Arts, one of India’s oldest art institutions, stands as a rare cultural bridge between colonial-era instruction and modern Indian artistic expression. From its origins as the Madras School of Arts to its later transformation under reformers such as Devi Prasad Roy Choudhury and modernist K.C.S. Paniker, the college has shaped generations of artists who helped define regional and international art movements.
Identity and access management startup OTPless has appointed former BharatPe executive Geetanshu Singla as its new chief technology officer, a move that signals a sharper focus on scaling product engineering and enterprise-grade security. The hire comes as startups in the authentication and digital identity space compete to build more reliable, friction-light login infrastructure for businesses and consumers.
India’s new merchant-fee regime for Unified Payments Interface transactions above Rs 2,000 is poised to deepen the advantage of dominant payment apps, with Bernstein estimating PhonePe and Google Pay could together generate about $900 million annually by March 2028. The policy may also accelerate expansion into rural markets and push smaller rivals toward higher-value transactions, even as it raises fresh questions about competition in India’s digital payments ecosystem.
Healthcare technology is moving beyond incremental digitisation and into a phase where sensors, wearables, 3D-printed tissue and data-driven trials are reshaping how medicine is delivered, tested and financed. For investors, the shift signals a broader opportunity set across medtech, diagnostics and precision medicine, but also a more demanding path to scale, regulation and reimbursement.
India is preparing to introduce an annual return and quarterly payment framework for small taxpayers, a move aimed at easing compliance burdens for micro and small businesses. The plan also includes extinguishing disputed tax notices of up to ₹10,000, a step that could benefit as many as 12 lakh small enterprises.
63 Moons Technologies shares rallied sharply after its subsidiary 63SATS Cybertech reported first-half FY27 billings of Rs 218 crore and raised its full-year billed revenue guidance to Rs 600 crore from Rs 350 crore. The upgrade signals stronger-than-expected execution and a widening business pipeline, giving investors fresh confidence in the group’s growth trajectory.
Indian American writer Ajon Singh is drawing fresh attention for unpacking the making of 'Primetime,' a film that turns internet folklore, media satire and character transformation into a sharply observed cultural object. In a detailed account, Singh traces how Robert Pattinson helped shape Chris Hansen’s on-screen reinvention, why 'Network' served as a structural blueprint, and how Kerala mythology and online meme culture became part of the film’s afterlife.
India produced another high-scoring statement in the third T20 international against West Indies, surging to 223 after opener Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 69 off 30 balls set the tone. Left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh then ensured the total carried decisive weight, as India won a batathon to move 2-1 ahead in the series.
Bonfiglioli Transmissions Ltd has fixed the price band for its Rs 2,534-crore initial public offering at Rs 558-586 per share, with the issue opening for subscription on October 15 and closing on October 19. The offering is entirely an offer for sale by promoter Bonfiglioli SpA, underscoring that the company will not receive fresh capital from the issue even as it moves toward listings on BSE and NSE by October 23.
Iraq has regained momentum in India’s crude import mix as shipments from the Middle Eastern producer recovered, even as Russian crude arrivals fell sharply in August. Russian crude shipments to India declined 32.3% from the previous month to 5.48 million tonnes, underscoring a notable shift in sourcing patterns for one of the world’s fastest-growing oil markets. The change highlights how refiners are balancing economics, freight, and supply security amid volatile global crude trade flows.
With two days remaining before TechSparks 2026 opens, YourStory has broadened the speaker roster for its flagship summit, bringing in figures from artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, aviation, policymaking, diplomacy and entertainment. The additions underscore the event’s effort to frame “The New Tech Order” as a cross-sector conversation rather than a narrow startup showcase.
HCL Technologies is expected to post a steady September-quarter performance, with analysts projecting revenue growth of about 15% year on year despite a mixed global technology spending environment. The results will be closely watched for commentary on deal momentum, margins, and the durability of demand across key markets as India’s IT sector navigates a slower but still resilient cycle.
The Biju Janata Dal has sharply criticised the Odisha government after Hockey India issued a notice objecting to the non-election of district units and the continued role of bureaucrats at the helm of district associations. The party said the development risks downgrading Odisha’s standing in Indian hockey and reflects administrative failure in a state long identified with the sport.
The controversy has revived scrutiny of how hockey bodies are run in Odisha, where the state government has invested heavily in the game and projected itself as a national hub. Hockey India’s notice has now turned that political and sporting capital into a governance issue, with the opposition accusing the administration of allowing institutional lapses to accumulate.
Apple Pay has officially gone live in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The launch adds a high-security, PIN-free payment option to India’s fast-evolving digital commerce ecosystem and deepens Apple’s footprint in one of the world’s most competitive payments markets.
The Indian Navy has inducted INS Mangrol, an anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft built with more than 80% indigenous content. The vessel underscores India’s accelerating ability to design, construct and integrate complex warships with homegrown weapons and sensors.
Indian equities were uneven in afternoon trade at 04:25 PM IST, with benchmark indices struggling for direction as sector rotation and stock-specific moves dominated the session. Asian Paints, SBI, Tata Motors, HUL and Maruti Suzuki led gains in the Sensex pack, while ONGC, Axis Bank, M&M, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp weighed on the index.
Kerala coach Asnodkar has set a clear competitive benchmark for the side, urging the team to deliver consistent performances across formats rather than rely on isolated successes. His message reflects a broader push for structural balance, squad depth and adaptability in a domestic cricket landscape that increasingly rewards all-round consistency.
The government has drawn up plans for a significant restructuring of India’s tax administration, including a revamp of the Central Board of Excise and Customs, to support a nationwide goods and services tax rollout. The move is aimed at reducing operational friction, improving coordination, and ensuring the new indirect tax regime is implemented without major disruption.
The latest round of APL action produced a mixed night for the league’s contenders, with Chiefs and Yodhas securing important wins while Royals suffered a damaging setback. The results sharpen the competitive picture in the India sports and cricket landscape, where momentum and net gains can quickly reshape the standings.
The victories will strengthen the confidence of the winning sides, while Royals will be left to reassess their execution after a stumble that could carry wider implications in a tightly packed campaign.
Government sources have clarified that the proposed 0.4% merchant fee on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will not be charged to consumers, easing concerns over a possible hit to digital payments adoption. The National Payments Corporation of India said only a small portion of UPI transactions may be affected, while the Indian Banks’ Association is preparing to address market confusion around the levy.
The long-running food versus fuel debate is increasingly being framed too narrowly, as if governments must choose one priority at the expense of the other. The deeper issue, analysts say, is whether India has the scientific, fiscal and institutional capacity to design an agricultural and energy system that protects food security while expanding cleaner fuel options.
HSBC has hired Paras Jain, the former Cantor Fitzgerald banker who built the firm’s technology investment banking practice, to lead its global technology, media and telecoms banking franchise, according to sources familiar with the matter. Jain is expected to start in November, as HSBC sharpens its focus on businesses where it believes it can win more share, particularly across Asia and the Middle East.
Investors often fixate on the product that has delivered the best returns most recently, but that instinct can lead to poor timing, higher risk, and disappointing outcomes. In wealth creation, the more durable advantage usually comes from matching investments to goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance rather than chasing performance at every turn.
One of India’s most recognisable sporting institutions is undergoing a makeover, signalling how legacy clubs are adapting to the demands of contemporary sport, membership expectations and commercial realities. The revamp reflects a broader shift across Indian cricket and urban sports culture, where heritage, infrastructure and exclusivity are being recalibrated for a new era.
Apple Pay has officially launched in India, enabling Axis Bank credit card holders to make contactless payments using Visa and Mastercard cards on Apple devices. The rollout adds a high-security, PIN-free payment option to India’s fast-growing digital commerce ecosystem and signals a broader push by global technology platforms into the country’s consumer payments market.
India’s manufacturing push is moving beyond capacity expansion toward building domestic supply chains, advancing technology and strengthening global competitiveness, the Confederation of Indian Industry said as the Make in India initiative marked 12 years. The shift is especially significant for automotive, EV and mobility manufacturing, where local value addition and export readiness are becoming central policy and industry goals.
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries shares rose as much as 4% on Monday to a fresh 52-week high after the company emerged as the lowest bidder for a Rs 1,897 crore contract to build four medium-range product tankers. The development has sharpened investor focus on the company’s order pipeline and on India’s broader effort to rebuild domestic shipbuilding capacity.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint in connection with a ₹2,459 crore ponzi-style fraud that allegedly ensnared more than 35,000 investors across India. The case underscores the scale of financial deception enabled by aggressive promise-making, weak due diligence, and the rapid spread of high-yield investment schemes. Authorities are now pursuing the money trail as part of a wider crackdown on organised economic offences.
Zetwerk has widened the scope of its initial public offering and fixed a price band of Rs 143-151 per share, aiming to raise Rs 5,012 crore in one of the year’s most closely watched startup listings. The industrial manufacturing platform is seeking a valuation of Rs 25,583 crore, underscoring investor appetite for scaled new-age companies with a strong enterprise and export footprint.
Chennai sculptor G. Sooriyamoorthy is drawing attention for a practice he describes as “art made difficult,” using unlikely materials and labor-intensive methods to challenge conventional ideas of sculpture. His works will be exhibited at the Lalit Kala Akademi from October 10 to 15, offering viewers a close look at an approach that treats difficulty not as a barrier but as the point of departure.
Amravati archer Kumkum is emerging as one of India’s most closely watched young prospects, combining ambition with a notably disciplined approach to training and competition. As she sets her sights on the Los Angeles Games, she says she draws inspiration from Virat Kohli’s work ethic and hopes to meet the cricket star one day.
Paramount Syntex’s Rs 82-crore initial public offering drew moderate overall interest on the second day of bidding, with the issue subscribed 1.35 times on the BSE SME platform. The standout feature was institutional demand, as the qualified institutional buyer portion was booked 119.29 times, sharply outpacing tepid retail and non-institutional participation.
The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken for now in an FIR alleging influence-peddling and corruption linked to the Office of the Special Duty Officer in the Punjab Chief Minister’s office. The case names OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and five other accused, placing renewed scrutiny on allegations involving access, influence, and administrative power at the heart of state governance.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday argued that research and development outlays in the defence industry should be viewed as long-term investment rather than a cost centre, underscoring the government’s push for deeper domestic capability. He also revisited his earlier call to raise the private sector’s share in India’s total defence production from about 24 percent to 50 percent, signalling a stronger role for industry in the country’s security architecture.
Most Indian new-age technology stocks advanced this week, helped by a broader rebound in sentiment after benchmark indices ended an eight-week losing streak, even as markets faced a midweek sell-off. MobiKwik and PhysicsWallah emerged as the standout gainers, rising about 25% and 20% respectively, underscoring renewed investor appetite for selective growth names in a volatile market.
Indian government bonds sold off sharply on Monday after the Reserve Bank of India moved to drain liquidity with a 250 billion rupee bond sale, pushing the benchmark 10-year yield above 7.35% to a three-year high. The move, combined with Brent crude holding above $100 a barrel, has intensified inflation concerns and raised the cost of borrowing across the market.
Corteva Agriscience said its women empowerment initiative has reached more than 7.95 lakh people across rural India, underscoring the growing role of private-sector programmes in agricultural development and livelihood support. The company said the effort has also trained over 90,000 farmers, strengthened more than 1.54 lakh livelihoods and promoted improved farming practices across more than 1.71 lakh hectares.
India produced another high-scoring statement in the third T20 International against West Indies, surging to 223 and then defending it to take a 2-1 lead in the series. Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 off 30 balls set the tone, while Arshdeep Singh’s incisive bowling ensured the visitors never seriously threatened the target.
Orkut creator Orkut Büyükkökten has moved to revive the once-dominant social network, tapping into a wave of nostalgia and dissatisfaction with today’s algorithm-heavy platforms. A petition backing the comeback had drawn more than 270,000 signatures by October 9, with Brazil accounting for the bulk of support and users from Portugal, Ireland and Paraguay also represented.
Police have arrested two more college students in connection with the Nedumbassery accident, widening a case that has drawn scrutiny over underage drinking and reckless travel after the crash. Excise officials have also booked three bars for allegedly serving alcohol to underage customers, adding a regulatory dimension to a probe that now spans road safety, student conduct, and liquor-law enforcement.
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint in connection with a ₹2,459 crore ponzi-style fraud that allegedly duped more than 35,000 investors, marking a significant escalation in one of the country’s largest recent investment scams. The case underscores the scale of financial deception enabled by aggressive solicitation, opaque fund flows and the exploitation of public trust.
The trailer for 'Ganesh: Dust To Stardust' has been unveiled, offering the first look at a biographical drama centred on choreographer Ganesh Acharya’s journey through the Hindi film industry. The film, slated for theatrical release on December 11, 2026, positions Acharya’s life story as a study in perseverance, craft and the often-unseen labour behind Bollywood spectacle.
The Indian rupee surged about 1% on Monday after the Reserve Bank of India moved to curb dollar demand, triggering its strongest one-day gain in six months. The central bank’s decision to redirect oil companies’ dollar purchases away from the spot market eased immediate pressure on the currency, though analysts warned the recovery may prove fragile if oil prices stay elevated and external financing strains persist.
Nana Patekar’s abiding passion for cricket and shooting offers a revealing window into the discipline and intensity that have long marked his work as one of Indian cinema’s most forceful performers. Much like the characters he inhabited on stage and on screen, Patekar approached his interests with uncommon seriousness, turning recreation into another expression of focus and precision.
Nearly one-fourth of the Form 7 applications submitted in Karnataka for deletion of names from electoral rolls were not visible on the official public portal, even though the state Chief Electoral Officer had said all such requests would be available for scrutiny. The discrepancy raises fresh questions about transparency in the voter-roll revision process and the completeness of information placed before citizens.
India’s online retail market has opened the festive season with a sharp surge, generating an estimated Rs 24,000 crore in gross merchandise value over just two days, according to Redseer. The early momentum was driven by 6-6.5 crore shoppers, with mobile phones leading by value and strong demand also visible in fashion, electronics and appliances, even as venture capital activity continues to slow amid a drought of large deals.
TechSparks 2026 is set to spotlight a growing question for Indian startups and enterprises alike: how can generative AI move from experimentation to measurable business value? In a masterclass led by Google Cloud’s Rajesh Shewani, the focus will be on Gemini’s practical enterprise applications, from productivity gains to sharper customer experiences and faster product development.
Highground, Shamabala and Golden Eye produced eye-catching performances in a notable Indian racing session, drawing attention from trainers, punters and form analysts alike. The trio’s showing added fresh intrigue to the domestic racing circuit, where early impressions can quickly shape market sentiment and future entries.
Mumbai weathered an early examination on a green-tinged surface as skipper Lad anchored the innings with an unbeaten 80, while Musheer’s fighting half-century and a useful contribution from Mhatre blunted Chandigarh’s decision to bowl first. The visitors’ new-ball pressure created openings, but Mumbai’s middle-order resilience ensured the home side remained in control by the close of play.
India’s retail inflation accelerated to a 21-month high of 5.54% in September, underscoring renewed price pressures in food and other essentials. The reading strengthens the case for a cautious monetary stance as economists warn that adverse base effects and sticky food inflation could keep consumer prices elevated in the months ahead.
