Renault Triber Turbo: More Power for India’s Compact Seven-Seater A key specification needs checking before publication: Renault’s turbo engine has been reported at 100hp, but earlier Autocar India reporting on the Kiger-derived 1.0-litre turbo engine specifies up to 160Nm, not 180Nm. I’ll avoid presenting 180Nm as a confirmed figure unless the final launch specifications explicitly […]

Kia Sorento Arrives in India: Can a Locally Built Premium SUV Redefine the Three-Row Drive? India’s premium SUV market has a new contender. Kia launched the Sorento on September 4, 2026, bringing a three-row flagship to its Indian line-up with diesel and strong-hybrid powertrains, six- and seven-seat layouts, and a technology package that includes the […]

BMW’s September Electric Push: Can the i5 LWB Make Luxury EVs More Indian? BMW’s September 2026 launches tell a story about two ends of the luxury-car market. On September 7, the company introduced the BMW i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹79.60 lakh. Four days later, it launched updated […]

Mahindra Thar OG: A Familiar Off-Roader Gets a Serious Upgrade Important fact-check before publication: Mahindra’s official release confirms the introductory price of ₹10.32 lakh and deliveries from 11 October 2026. However, six airbags are not standard across every trim: the AXT and LXT get dual airbags, while the six-airbag setup is listed for the top-spec […]

Can Handloom, Repair and Recycling Outlast the Greenwashing? India’s sustainable-fashion conversation is moving beyond natural fabrics and earthy colour palettes. The more consequential questions are about what a garment is made of, how it is produced, how long it lasts, what happens when it is discarded—and whether a brand can prove its environmental claims. The […]

India’s September Food Pop-Ups: From Japanese Temaki to Ladakhi Flavours and Kolkata’s Durga Puja Thaalis India’s dining scene is making room for more than new restaurants. This month, limited-period menus and chef collaborations are bringing Japanese hand rolls, regional Indian cooking, kebab traditions and festive Kolkata flavours to restaurant tables across the country. Some experiences […]

Can Waste Strengthen NH-44 Without Creating a New Environmental Problem? India’s roads may soon have another ingredient in their construction mix: processed plastic waste, blended directly into bitumen. A pilot section on National Highway 44 near Jhansi is testing whether discarded plastic can help create a more durable road surface while reducing the quantity of […]

Pitru Paksha 2026: Dates, Rituals and the Enduring Tradition of Honouring Ancestors From Shraddha and Tarpan to acts of charity and family remembrance, Pitru Paksha offers India’s families an annual opportunity to honour their ancestors and reflect on the legacy passed down through generations. Pitru Paksha 2026 begins with Pratipada Shraddha on Sunday, September 27, […]

Bank Strike 2026: Three Days of Disruption Loom as Unions Press for a Five-Day Workweek A nationwide bank strike is scheduled for September 28–30, but one important update changes the picture for customers: public sector banks and regional rural banks have been directed to open on Sunday, September 27, to help people complete urgent transactions. […]

How India’s Marathon Runners Are Rewriting the Distance Story From the hills of Himachal to the Asian Games podium, Sawan Barwal’s record-breaking run is a reminder that endurance sport is built on patience, preparation and the courage to challenge old assumptions. India’s marathon story has a new milestone. On September 26, 2026, Sawan Barwal won […]

How Indian Women’s Cricket Built Its Own Big League There was a time when women’s cricket in India had to fight for something more basic than records: regular matches, regular visibility and regular belief. On September 22, 2026, Smriti Mandhana walked into the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games women’s cricket final needing only a handful of runs […]

When Everyday India Becomes Art: From Kitchen Utensils to Streets, Memory and Labour A steel tiffin, a family photograph, a charcoal-covered wall or a fishing dock can become more than an object or a place. Across contemporary Indian art, everyday materials and familiar surroundings are being used to explore identity, migration, memory, labour and the […]