SANDIP SOPARRKAR

WHERE DEVOTION MEETS MOTION

One of the young and dynamic breed of dancers who is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and guru with over three decades of dedication to the classical arts is Pavitra Bhat. Trained from a young age, he has performed extensively and is known for his deep storytelling, strong abhinaya, and thoughtful thematic productions. As the […]Read More

HEALTH

Areca Nut: The growing problem among youth

Dr Sthiti Das The issue begins with perception. Across many parts of the country, especially in Tier-2 and semi-metro cities, areca nut in its various forms is often viewed as a low-risk activity, especially compared to smoking. For adolescents and young adults, this perception of low risk, combined with easy availability and attractive, small packaging, […]Read More

FASHION & BEAUTY

Reasons why conscious luxury will lead India’s jewellery market in

Anand Lukhi As India steps into 2026, the jewellery industry stands at the intersection of tradition and transformation. For decades, luxury jewellery was defined by scarcity, high price points, and occasion-led consumption. Diamonds were aspirational, reserved for weddings, anniversaries, and heirloom moments. Today, that definition is rapidly evolving. Luxury in India is no longer measured […]Read More

MONEY

India’s FinTech infrastructure moment: What 2025 taught, what 2026 demands

S. Anand By the end of 2025, India’s FinTech journey entered a decisive phase of maturity. The early years were defined by speed, experimentation, and rapid consumer adoption. This year, however, marked a quieter but far more consequential shift, one where infrastructure strength, regulatory readiness, and long-term resilience began to matter more than surface-level innovation. […]Read More

L&M SPECIAL

THE YEAR THAT WAS: How India Searched

Just Dial report decodes India’s evolving consumer behaviour  Team L&M India in 2025 searched with intent, and every query reflected lifestyle shifts, inflation pressures, digital adoption and a Gen-Z driven cultural evolution. According to Justdial’s annual search study, ‘How India Searched in 2025’, drawing insights from millions of platform searches, India demonstrated a dual-economy consumer pattern: extreme affordability and premiumisation […]Read More

HEALTH

THE YEAR THAT WAS: How much people bought to stay

Team L&M Healthcare platform PharmEasy, one of India’s leading healthcare platforms, has released the PharmEasy Health Report 2025, an annual, data-led snapshot of how India managed its health over the past year. Based on insights drawn from over medicine, diagnostic, and wellness orders, between 01 January 2025 and 20 November 2025 the report captures how […]Read More

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