Author: Yukta Raj

Google reshapes bonus system to reward top talent, mid-tier ratings take a hit

This performance rebalancing comes amid product momentum for Google, with successful rollouts like Gemini 2.5 Pro and the Cloud Next suite and reflects a broader strategy to align compensation more directly with impact.(Photo: Unsplash)

John Casey, Google’s Global Head of Compensation, outlined the company’s plan to shift incentives without increasing the overall compensation budget.

DMart Q4 FY25 revenue rises 16.8% to Rs 14,872 crore; net profit slips 2.2% to Rs 551 crore

The Profit After Tax (PAT) margin also dropped to 3.7%, down from 4.4% in the same quarter last year, even as store expansion and consumer demand remained healthy.

DMart added 28 new stores in the quarter, continuing its steady expansion across key Indian markets such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. However, the company added a total of 50 stores in FY25.

Unilever to wind down REN Skincare after 25-year run

The decision comes as Unilever continues to streamline its beauty and personal care offerings, focusing on high-growth, scalable brands amid a more discerning and cost-conscious consumer base

The multinational consumer goods giant, whose portfolio includes household names like Dove and Vaseline, confirmed it has begun formal steps to close the REN business following the conclusion of a collective consultation period.

WAVES 2025: DD free dish expands to 381 channels, AIR reaches 98% masses, reveals MIB Statistical Handbook

The report includes a detailed chronology of landmark moments in Indian broadcasting history, such as the establishment of Akashvani, Doordarshan, INSAT-based TV services and the rise of private FM radio.

Doordarshan Free Dish expanded from 33 channels in 2004 to 381 in 2025, while Direct-to-Home (DTH) services now cover 100% of India geographically. All India Radio (AIR) stations increased from 198 in 2000 to 591 in 2025, extending AIR’s reach to 98% of the Indian population.

WAVEX 2025 emerges as a game-changer for M&E startups; facilitates direct investor engagement

With 30 startups participating in one-on-one investor pitches over two days, WAVEX 2025 is proving to be a crucial springboard for M&E innovators.

Ashutosh Mohle, Joint Director at the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), outlined the vision behind WAVEX, to nurture high-potential startups in the M&E space and provide a national platform for their growth.

WAVES 2025: Govt of Maharashtra signs MoUs worth Rs 8000 crores in M&E Sector

Prime Video’s strategic partnership with Korea’s CJ ENM was also unveiled to bring premium Korean content to global audiences.

Key agreements included Rs 1,500 crore each with the University of York (UK) and the University of Western Australia, aimed at enhancing academic and cultural exchanges. Additionally, the state’s Industries Department finalized MoUs worth Rs 3,000

The Modi Decade: Political shifts and cultural recalibration explored at DLF 2025

The book was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in January 2025.

A panel discussion at the Delhi Literature Festival delved into the profound political, social, and cultural shifts under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, as explored in the anthology Indian Renaissance: The Modi Decade.