Googlebook: Can Google’s New AI Laptop Make Android Users Rethink the PC? Google wants your laptop and smartphone to behave less like two separate devices and more like parts of the same digital life. Its new Googlebook range, announced on September 21, brings Android technology, ChromeOS desktop foundations and Gemini AI together in a premium […]

A 50MP Wide-Angle Selfie Camera and Big Batteries—What We Know OPPO’s next F-series smartphone lineup is set to arrive in India on October 5, 2026, with the company confirming the launch date and teasing a 50MP ultra-wide selfie camera. The announcement puts the OPPO F35 series among the first major smartphone launches of October, a […]

Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026: Can “AI & Beyond” Turn India’s Tech Ambition into Global Impact? Bengaluru has built its global technology reputation over decades—through software services, engineering talent, research centres and a startup ecosystem that connects India with international markets. In November, the city will once again put that ecosystem on display. The 29th Bengaluru […]

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 […]

Porsche Cayenne Electric: India’s ₹1.77-Crore Luxury EV Arrives in the Spotlight A date and price clarification: Porsche’s India debut event is scheduled for 30 September 2026. The Cayenne Electric was already globally revealed and its India pricing had been reported earlier, so this is best described as its formal India debut, rather than the first-ever […]

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, […]