Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot has resigned from her post after a viral 'kiss cam' video showed her and the company's then-CEO Andy Byron embracing during a Coldplay concert. Byron resigned last week after the Astronomer board launched a formal investigation into the incident. Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan, who is an Associate Director at Bancroft School.

Bombay Shaving Company CEO Shantanu Deshpande has claimed that skincare brand Minimalist will "die" in 3-5 years, adding, "I so...badly hope I'm wrong," He noted that the brand is now "orphaned" as the founders and CEO left after selling it for "₹3,000 crore". Warning of competition and eventual financial strains, he added, "The plug will be pulled at some point."

New digital platforms are reshaping real estate investing by enabling fractional ownership starting at ₹5,000. Using blockchain and smart contracts, they allow users to buy and sell property shares online, globally. These tools offer liquidity and access but raise questions around legal protections, regulatory oversight and how they compare with existing models.

Disconnected tools, manual hand-offs, and data gaps slow teams and revenue. Workflow orchestration fixes this by automating end-to-end processes: from lead capture to finance handover. Instead of fragmented systems, orchestration links CRM, CMS, ERP, and analytics to run in sync. The payoff includes faster cycles, fewer errors, and more strategic focus across marketing, operations, and sales.

India's fintech sector has transformed finance, with over 500 million smartphone users tapping digital banking everyday. Embedded finance, AI-led fraud protection, and hyper-personalised services are making banking seamless. Digital banks now offer credit, savings, insurance, and investments in a few taps, opening financial inclusion to rural and urban markets alike.

Brands are shifting from mega celebrities to micro-influencers because of trust and engagement. Micro creators boast up to 60% higher engagement rates and cost a fraction of larger influencers. They bring authenticity, niche audiences, and consistent storytelling that resonate with followers and convert better. These small-scale partnerships build stronger ROI and long-term brand equity.

WordPress is a top CMS target for cyberattacks, with 90% of vulnerabilities linked to outdated plugins and themes. Security plugins like Wordfence block brute-force attacks, monitor malware, and alert admins in real-time. Adding 2FA, firewall rules, and audit logs significantly hardens WP setups safeguarding sites from growing threat vectors.

India’s gig economy is evolving into a solo startup revolution. Armed with laptops and tools like Webflow, Substack, and Razorpay, freelancers are building scalable businesses, without teams or funding. From SaaS tools to digital marketplaces, these indie creators are solving niche problems, shifting from client work to passive income, and redefining what it means to be a founder in India.

India’s startup growth is shifting beyond metros to Tier-2 cities like Surat, Indore, Nagpur, and Bhubaneswar. These emerging hubs offer lower costs, fresh talent, and strong local support. Driven by digital access, incubators, and youth ambition, they’re fostering innovation in sectors like logistics, fintech, agritech, and edtech, paving the way for India’s next wave of unicorns.

The government has shared a graphic showing which Indian states will export what to the UK as a historic deal was signed between the two countries. "India's vibrant regions are reaching global shelves. The India-UK Free Trade Deal (FTA) is unlocking new markets for our farmers, artisans, tech talent, and exporters," the government wrote.