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Astha Jha

Coming out remains a deeply personal decision.

Promotions, paychecks & pride: What happened after these LGBTQ+ professionals came out at work

by Astha Jha |Jun 16, 2026

 While diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have gained visibility in recent years, employees say day-to-day support from colleagues, managers and leadership often matters just as much as...

Jim Sarbh essays the role of Xerxes Desai in Made in India: A Titan Story

All about Xerxes Desai, whose bold pitch to JRD Tata revolutionised India's watch market

by Astha Jha |Jun 10, 2026

Born in 1937 into a Parsi family, Xerxes Desai studied at Elphinstone College under Mumbai University before pursuing higher education at Oxford University.

Customers are showing increasing interest in Japanese, Australian and French beauty brands, along with Middle Eastern perfume labels.

From Korean serums to French creams: How these Indian cities are driving India’s premium beauty boom

by Astha Jha |May 23, 2026

Amazon India is strengthening its position as India’s largest beauty store, with its beauty customer base continuing to grow in double digits year-on-year and plans to add over 100 premium brands in 2...

Since Bollywood mostly works on a freelance system, many people are paid project by project and do not have fixed salaries.

Not all's well in Bollywood! Behind-the-scenes workers see 50-60% decline in income: Report

by Astha Jha |May 23, 2026

Even though the behind-the-scenes workers struggle to pay house rents due to dwindling projects, the A-listers remain unfazed and continue to command high fees. 

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) websites recorded a 16% rise in order volumes and marketplaces saw a growth of 14%.

Valentine's Day 2026: 48% rise in quick commerce orders; chocolates, perfumes top the cake, says report

by Astha Jha |Feb 12, 2026

Whether it is a box of chocolates, a skincare kit, or a small but thoughtful present, speed has become as important as sentiment. Details here

Hospital stays can range from three days to as long as 20 days.

Cancer care getting costlier in India, with advanced treatment costing up to ₹30 lakh: Data

by Astha Jha |Feb 4, 2026

The claims analysis also shows that treatment costs and financial exposure vary by cancer type.

The brands later lost relevance as competitors adapted faster to changing consumer needs.

'Nokia chose wrong markets, BlackBerry failed to adapt’: Ex-Nokia CEO on why mobile giants collapsed

by Astha Jha |Jan 28, 2026

Speaking on a podcast with Raj Shamani, Shivakumar said the two companies failed for very different reasons.

 Experts believe the quick commerce model will continue, but with greater emphasis on balancing speed with safety and labour welfare.

Do Indians really want 10-minute deliveries? Here's what a new survey reveals

by Astha Jha |Jan 14, 2026

Many users, while enjoying the convenience of instant deliveries, believe the pressure such timelines place on delivery riders is unsafe and unnecessary.

By enabling selective and immediate blocking of services, the feature aims to reduce the risk of unauthorised transactions and limit potential losses.

Rising digital fraud pushes banks to give customers more control over online transactions

by Astha Jha |Jan 6, 2026

In response to this growing threat, Axis Bank has rolled out a new feature called ‘Safety Centre’ on its mobile banking app ‘open’, allowing users to manage key banking functions in real time without ...

Garg said the government should focus on two key priorities while reforming expenditure—capital spending and public goods and services.

'₹11 lakh crore spent on PM-Kisan, other social welfare schemes': Ex-Finance Secretary says there's room to cut spending

by Astha Jha |Jan 1, 2026

Speaking on a podcast, Garg outlined four broad categories of government expenditure and identified areas where spending could be reduced or increased.