Author: Sakina Kheriwala

Indo-Pak tensions: Safety advisories from corporates and MNCs ask employees to work remotely

Manufacturing companies with production units in these regions have shared detailed dos and don'ts with their employees, while services sector firms have advised staff in northern and western regions to shift to remote work where possible. (Image credits: Unsplash)

Manufacturing hubs and services firms with operations in the northern and western states — particularly Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat — are at the forefront of precautionary measures.

Indo-Pak tensions: Airlines issue alerts amid airport shutdowns, heightened security

Airlines across the country—including Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo, and SpiceJet—have issued travel advisories urging flyers to arrive at airports at least three hours ahead of departure due to stringent new security protocols mandated by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). (Image credits: Unsplash)

The fallout from the escalating conflict has led to the suspension of operations across 24 Indian airports and the imposition of strict security protocols by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).

Flipkart VP Ashish Vijayvergiya to launch new venture within company, following path of super.money, PhonePe

The move also comes as Walmart pushes Flipkart to rein in its cash burn — from $40 million to $20 million monthly — as the company eyes a more frugal and sustainable growth path ahead of a possible public market debut.

While the contours of the business are still evolving, the venture is expected to lean towards the consumption and content space. An earlier version of the idea reportedly involved a fantasy gaming platform, though that may not be the final form.

SRK’s dazzling debut, secret guest rules & $75k tickets: Met Gala EXPLAINED!

Held at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this year's Met Gala not only rolled out a royal blue carpet but also rolled in a celebration of style, identity, and global influence. (L-R clockwise: Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Manish Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Isha Ambani)

From King Khan’s blue carpet debut to the origins of fashion’s most elite night — here’s everything you need to know about the Met Gala and why it’s the internet’s favourite runway moment.

Woven in India, walked by the world: Kerala’s ‘Neytt’ crafts Met Gala 2025’s iconic blue carpet

The regal blue carpet that greeted the world's fashion elite at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York was the handwork of Neytt, a designer label based in Allepey, Kerala. (Image credits: GQ India)

A quiet triumph from Alleppey—Indian craftsmanship took centre stage beneath the feet of global icons at fashion’s grandest night.

Google lays off about 200 staff in global business unit

Just last month, Google let go of hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices division, which oversees key products such as Android, Pixel smartphones, and the Chrome browser. (Image credits: Unsplash)

As Big Tech doubles down on AI and infrastructure, Google trims its global business unit workforce in the latest wave of job cuts across the industry.

‘India is rapidly becoming a creator nation’: YouTube CEO Neal Mohan

The keynote, delivered against the backdrop of YouTube's 20th anniversary, traced the platform's evolution from "grainy, unscripted videos" to becoming a global engine of culture, commerce, and connection.

At the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Neal Mohan highlights YouTube’s powerful role in India’s digital and creative revolution, pledging over ₹850 crore to fuel the next phase of creator-led growth.

‘Share The Spotlight’ Third Edition comes to Delhi | GroupM possible rebrand | India-UK sign landmark trade deal

In Bengaluru, the spotlight expanded to women from technology, pharma, manufacturing, and FMCG industries - each story echoing the same message: that behind every bold decision, every innovation, and every milestone, there are women quietly driving change.

Storyboard18 brings you top five news updates from the world of advertising, marketing and business of brands.

India excludes diamonds, smartphones, optical fibres from duty cuts in UK trade pact

Items like diamonds, silver, smartphones, television camera tubes, plastics, base stations, and optical fibre bundles have been placed in the “exclusion list” — meaning British exporters will not receive any import duty benefits on these products. (Image credits: Unsplash)

Under the landmark FTA with the UK, India protects key domestic industries by excluding items like smartphones, diamonds, and EVs from tariff cuts. Auto imports allowed under tight quotas.