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IPL 2025: Irfan Pathan dropped from commentary team over alleged bias

Pathan was excluded following complaints from several Indian cricketers who believe his critical remarks about them are personally motivated.

One player reportedly even blocked Pathan’s number on his phone, upset over comments Pathan made about him during the Australia series.

World Water Day: How brands are quenching India’s thirst for packaged water

Bottled water consumption will increase from approximately 350 billion litres in 2021 to 460 billion litres by 2030. (Image source: Unsplash)

Counterfeiting and quality control remain significant challenges in the drinking water industry, with fake products dominating in Tier-II and Tier-III cities.

Bookstrapping: Trillions by Robin Wigglesworth

In Trillions, Robin Wigglesworth explains why the indexing revolution has saved investors, billions of dollars in fees and has shaken up the investment industry. It has also created a more democratized landscape - allowing small investors access to diversified portfolios previously available to institutional investors only, reviews Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta. (Image Source: Amazon)

Robin Wigglesworth’s book traces the development of the idea that hedge funds and investors can never do better than an index fund in the long run., highlights Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta in her review.

Supreme Court restores petition seeking ban on opinion trading apps

In February 2025, the Supreme Court of India began hearing a case with significant implications for opinion trading apps in the country.

Recently, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) formally appealed to the Indian government, urging a ban on opinion trading apps and websites.

CCI must align with market realities | Leniency program exposes collusion | Rise of influencer cartels

As the CCI wraps up its two-day raids and seizures at the offices of major media agencies and industry bodies, concerns are mounting over the scope and fairness of the probe.

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Shipments of ‘Made in India’ smartphones grew 6% YoY in 2024

‘Made in India’ smartphones are expected to experience double-digit growth in 2025, driven by government push as well as increasing diversification by brands.

Tata Electronics was the fastest growing smartphone manufacturer in India in 2024 with 107% YoY growth, according to Counterpoint’s ‘Make in India’ report. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models were the major volume contributors in the year.

Dark skies over IPL: Rain threatens Eden Gardens opener

The adverse weather conditions could impact outdoor events, including the much-anticipated opening match, which faces the risk of being abandoned if conditions deteriorate further.

TVS Motor appoints Peyman Kargar as Head of International Business

Previously, he was the Chairman & Sr VP of Africa Middle East India Region CEO of the DATSUN brand.

Kargar is an accomplished global automotive leader with over three decades of experience across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Google elevates Anuj Gulati to Head – Global Growth Marketing

In his previous role, Anuj Gulati led global growth, lifecycle and paid media marketing for Google's developer product offerings across Mobile, Web and AI.

Previously, Anuj Gulati led Google as group marketing manager – developer, growth and performance.

Creativeland Asia vs WinZO: RMG firm told to furnish a bank guarantee of Rs 50 lakhs

Creativeland Advertising claimed that in February 2025, WinZO Games unexpectedly terminated discussions, opting to work with a different creative team and offering Rs. 10 lakhs as compensation for the tagline.

Storyboard18 had first reported the legal battle on March 5, titled “Creativeland Asia Takes WinZO to Court, Cries Foul Over Misuse of Creative Idea.”