India’s workplaces are quietly changing in ways that most people are only noticing now. Salary slips look different; HR teams are revisiting policies they have not touched in years, and so many other changes. Business owners are sitting with their accountants trying to figure out what the new rules mean for their bottom line. The […]

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Fueling Growth: How MSME Loans Are Powering the Next Generation of Indian Businesses

India’s business story is often told through the funding rounds and large corporate expansions. But that is only one part of the picture. Across the country, another kind of growth is taking shape, quieter, steadier, and often closer to the ground.

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Spotting Opportunities: Hot Commodities to Watch in Live Market

Prices for some commodities stopped rising quickly after the pandemic, but others went up significantly. Many reasons have caused this, like the war between Russia and Ukraine, the worsening world economy, and China’s need for less stuff.

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Technological Innovations in the Thar ROXX

India's love affair with rugged, capable SUVs has just been taken to a whole new level with the introduction of the Mahindra Thar ROXX. This five-door marvel builds upon the legendary Thar legacy while embracing cutting-edge technology.

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Chiang Rai Upgrades Roads and Safety Standards as Tourism Grows

CHIANG RAI - On Friday, Chiang Rai Governor Chucheep Phongchai chaired the province's first 2026 meeting of the Subcommittee on Provincial Land Traffic Management at the Chiang Rai Provincial Hall.

Jeff Tomas

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FEB

MINOR Delivers 21% Core Profit Growth in 4Q25

BANGKOK - Minor International Public Company Limited (MINT) posted another quarter of solid, high-quality results. Core profit rose 21% to THB 3,472 million in 4Q25. For FY2025, core profit increased 16% year over year to THB 9,700 million.

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JAN

Thailand Visa-Free for Indians: Rules, Documents, and 2026 Update

Thailand visa-free for Indians is pushing a clear travel trend in Eastern India. For the Republic Day long weekend, Thailand has jumped ahead of other overseas options for Kolkata flyers, driven by easier planning and strong flight connectivity.

Salman Ahmad

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DEC

Payal Gaming Viral Video Ignites Digital Storm on Social Media

MUMBAI - In online celebrity culture, the gap between viral fame and targeted smear is razor-thin. This week, Payal Dhare, better known as “Payal Gaming”, a prominent influencer and gaming content creator, found herself at the centre of a planned…

Naree Srisuk

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DEC

Nitin Nabin Appointed as Bihar National Working President