Apple Pay launched in India in September 2026. We explain the current bank and device support, how it compares with UPI, and what the launch could mean for digital payments.
Apple Pay Arrives in India: Tim Cook’s Parting Gift to Digital Payments Read More »
India’s proposed merchant discount rate on selected UPI payments was deferred until after Diwali. Here is what the published framework means for consumers and merchants.
UPI Transaction Fees Delayed: What the Post-Diwali MDR Rule Means for You Read More »
Rare earths sit at the intersection of clean energy, semiconductors, defence and strategic competition. Here is how supply-chain concentration is reshaping global power.
The Rare-Earth Squeeze: How Critical Minerals Are Redefining Global Power Read More »
A recent US investigation has renewed scrutiny of romance scams on dating apps. Learn how manipulation works, what platforms say they are changing, and how users can protect themselves.
Inside the “Vortex”: The Devastating Evolution of Dating App Scams Read More »
Gold has returned to the centre of the global economic conversation. Its appeal is not explained by a single variable. Inflation expectations, interest rates, geopolitical uncertainty, central-bank reserve strategies, investor demand and the metal’s limited supply all interact. Gold as a Financial Signal Gold does not generate interest like a bond or cash deposit. That
Why Gold Is Rising Again: What It Says About the Global Economy Read More »
The energy transition is often described as a race to build more renewable generation. But generating electricity is only part of the problem. A modern power system also has to move, balance and store electricity when production and demand do not line up. Why Storage Matters Solar power is strongest during daylight hours. Wind output
Renewables, Batteries and Grid Storage: The New Architecture of Electricity Read More »
Online shopping is no longer a separate activity that happens when someone opens a laptop. It is becoming part of everyday life: inside social feeds, messaging apps, search results, creator videos, marketplaces and increasingly fast local delivery networks. The Consumer Journey Is Fragmenting A shopper may discover a product through a short video, compare reviews
The Future of eCommerce: What Will People Buy and How Will They Shop? Read More »
In a world of constant notifications, short videos, instant messages and algorithmic feeds, a surprising response is becoming easier to understand: some people are deliberately looking for practices that slow life down. From More Connection to More Attention Digital technology has made communication easier than ever, but connection and attention are not the same thing.
Why People Are Returning to Spirituality in a Hyperconnected World Read More »
For much of the modern era, global politics was often described through the relationship between a dominant United States and a rising set of challengers. Today, that picture is becoming more complicated. Economic weight, technological capability, military capacity and diplomatic influence are distributed across more countries and regions. What Does Multipolarity Mean? A multipolar world
The Rise of a Multipolar World: How Global Power Is Being Rebalanced Read More »
Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of algorithms, chips and data. A less visible part of the AI boom is electricity. Every AI system ultimately runs on physical infrastructure: servers, networking equipment, cooling systems and data centres that must be powered around the clock. AI Has a Physical Footprint Training a large model can
The Hidden Electricity Cost of AI Read More »