India's food safety debate has moved from specialist regulation into everyday household trust, with nearly one in six food samples tested in FY26 failing safety and quality checks.
Mumbai's LGBTQIA+ cultural calendar has been in the spotlight through KASHISH Pride Film Festival, giving audiences a week of cinema, discussion and community visibility.
Quick commerce has moved from novelty to habit in many Indian cities, changing how households buy snacks, groceries, beverages and last-minute dinner ingredients.
Water-rich seasonal fruits are back in focus as families look for simple ways to stay hydrated.
Food safety guidance for summer is reminding households to manage fridge storage more carefully.
Traditional Indian staples are being rediscovered by younger consumers through a modern wellness lens.
Saffron, kahwa, almond oil and walnut-based rituals are being rediscovered by beauty consumers.
Young Indians are increasingly building multiple income streams through side hustles, freelancing and digital work.
Young Indians are turning vintage and secondhand fashion into a side hustle.
Curd, buttermilk, fermented foods and fibre-rich meals are becoming part of everyday wellness conversations.
Fast delivery apps are changing how city households shop, cook and plan.
Younger consumers are choosing healthier food habits without abandoning Indian meals.
Younger professionals are asking more questions about flexibility, mental health and burnout.
As temperatures rise across India, doctors are urging people to adjust their food and hydration habits to reduce heat-related stress.
India's food safety regulator has directed states to intensify checks against the illegal use of calcium carbide and other unsafe ripening agents.
India's Health Ministry has warned of intense heatwave conditions between April and June, urging states to prepare for heat-related illness.
