The 60-second film, directed by Achowe of Chalk & Cheese Films and voiced in India by Aamir Khan, takes viewers into the inner world of WhatsAppseen from the other side of your phone screen. Familiar, everyday messages float by in stylised motion, but no one is reading.

Gulf Oil is evolving from a traditional lubricant brand into a premium, emotionally resonant player in mobility. CEO Ravi Chawla discusses the companys strategic transformation, digital pivot, EV ecosystem investments, and consistent brand-building via cricket, motorsports, and grassroots.

Indias flagship ad festival returned to its coastal roots with higher participation and louder celebration. But beneath the awards and applause, the undercurrent was clearrelevance, representation, and reinvention can no longer wait.

Indian influencers lost about 350 crore worth of brand deals in 2024 because unauthorised managers tried negotiating deals for them but failed, according to a report by Hashfame.

Real-time electricity prices on the Indian Energy Exchange have hit record lows, dropping to near zero amid unexpected rains and weak demand. While the impact on consumer tariffs is limited for now, sustained low prices could influence future power costs.

Indias seed industry is seeing a gradual shift as private players expand their footprint, particularly in high-value crops. This evolving balance between public and private sectors may influence crop choices, innovation, and access for farmers.

Bank holidays next week, May 26-June 1: Banks in parts of India will close for two days this week for Kazi Nazrul Islam's birth anniversary and Maharana Pratap Jayanti. Notably, banks will be closed on June 1, 2025, but online banking services remain accessible during holidays.

Thailand aims to clamp down on easy access to cannabis by mandating medical prescriptions amid rising instances of tourists attempting to smuggle out large quantities of weed.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region has become India's priciest commercial real estate market, with rentals increasing 28% from 131 to 168 per sq ft from 2022 to 2025, driven by post-pandemic demand for premium office spaces.

Bank holiday today: On May 24, 2025, banks will observe a holiday due to the RBI's schedule, which mandates closures on the second and fourth Saturdays

Earlier this month, India and the UK finalized the FTA, agreeing to reduce the 150% import duty on scotch whisky and gin to 75% initially, with a further decrease to 40% over the subsequent decade.

Among the remakes many sins are seven in particular: the dwarves, who have been cheesily rendered with computer-generated imagery (CGI), after a row over whether it was politically correct to have actors with dwarfism in the roles.

The Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Bill, 2025 is aimed at curbing public gambling, including betting on sports and elections.

India has the fourth largest reserves of coal and in the past three years it has touched record production levels amid a renewed focus on thermal power.

RBI Dividend: RBI to pay record 2.70 lakh crore dividend to govt for FY25, 27% higher than FY24

SpiceJet is one of the two carriers (the other being IndiGo) which has managed to survive in an industry that is a graveyard for entrants and legacy players.

India and UK agreed on a free trade pact that gives British firms access to federal government contracts in select sectors - covering goods, services and construction - on a reciprocal basis.

Successful trial results in the next few years could save thousands of lives and generate billions in new annual revenue for drugmakers.

India and the US are on the brink of a transformative bilateral trade agreement aimed at eliminating tariffs on a range of goods, potentially boosting trade from $200 billion to $500 billion by 2030. But first, Washington wants New Delhi to fast-track its foods.