Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: Netflix built its reputation by making entertainment easier to access. Now, the company faces a less glamorous challenge: convincing people that its service deserves their money, attention, and a permanent place in their monthly budgets. Its decision to eliminate approximately 1,000 jobs, or around 6% of its workforce, signals a significant organisational reset—even as the streaming giant continues to generate billions in revenue. The timing is striking. Netflix’s third-quarter 2026 results, published on October 20, show a business that remains financially formidable. The company reported revenue of $12.87 billion, up 11.8% year on year, and…
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New Delhi [India], October 21: Apple says it’s bringing Reachability—a handy one-handed feature—to the new iPhone Duo in a software update coming later this year. They’re making this news official just before the foldable iPhone drops on October 23, probably because people have been wondering how they’ll manage that wide, foldable screen with one hand. What Apple actually confirmed Julian Chokkattu from WIRED reports that Apple plans to add Reachability to the iPhone Duo sometime in 2026. The idea is simple: if you’ve got smaller hands, Reachability makes it way easier to get to the left and right edges of…
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], October 21: Across rural India, smallholder farmers and wage laborers face climate disruptions, rising agricultural costs, and rigid social expenditure. Floods, droughts, and medical emergencies often push marginal families into crippling debt. Responding to these challenges, Jagatguru Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj launched a humanitarian mission guided by the resolution: “India will become a golden sparrow only when farmers and laborers are saved.” Under the Annapurna Muhim-“Food, clothing, education, medical care, and housing provided to every needy person by God Kabir”, the mission works towards it through 13 foundational objectives. Free Permanent Housing and Guaranteed Dry Rations for…
Panaji (Goa) [India], October 21: Deltin, India’s leading gaming and entertainment brand, today announced the third edition of its flagship poker cash festival, IMMORTALS — set to take place at Deltin Royale, Goa, India’s most iconic floating casino destination, from 22nd to 28th October 2026. Having redefined India’s poker calendar with a medieval-warrior theme in its debut year and a futuristic, AI-inspired edition in Season 2, IMMORTALS returns this year with its most ambitious theme yet — superheroes. The seven-day festival is built around a simple, powerful idea: every poker player has a superpower. Under the tagline “The Power is…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: Driving habits can change quickly. A daily office commute may disappear, a second car may become the main vehicle, or public transport may take over weekday travel. If your car has covered far fewer kilometres this year, renewal is a good time to see whether the policy still matches the way you use it. Lower usage can affect some insurance choices, but it does not mean every part of your cover should automatically be reduced. Start with How Your Car Use Has Changed A change in driving habits can affect how suitable your current policy…
New Delhi [India], October 21: Domicil Sleep, the premium German-engineered sleep and wellness brand from HTL International, is targeting around 50 experience stores across India over the next three years, as it looks to strengthen its presence in the country’s growing premium mattress and sleep-solutions segment. The brand, which currently has experience stores in Bengaluru and Chennai, plans to expand across major metros and Tier-I cities through a predominantly franchise-led retail model, complemented by company-owned and company-operated stores. The expansion will mark a significant scale-up of Domicil Sleep’s physical presence in India as it looks to establish the brand across…
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], October 21: Antala Industries Limited, a manufacturer of industrial and commercial packaging products, has received approval for its proposed initial public offering (IPO) and plans to list its shares on the BSE SME platform. The approval was received on October 14, 2026. The proposed book-built issue will comprise a fresh issue of up to 46.80 lakh equity shares. The company plans to use Rs. 5.89 crore from the proceeds to purchase and install additional plant and machinery at its existing manufacturing facility, and Rs. 10.68 crore to meet working capital requirements. The rest will be used for…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: A trip can be carefully planned and still face disruptions that are difficult to predict. A delayed flight, missing suitcase, lost passport or sudden medical need can affect both the journey and the traveller’s budget. HDFC ERGO highlights that a travel policy can support travellers across several such situations, not just during a medical emergency. The actual benefit available depends on the plan, policy terms, limits and the circumstances of the event, so understanding the cover before travelling remains important. Flight Delays A long flight delay can mean extra spending at the airport while you…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: DIP Market and Red Lions Capital concluded their four-city Private Frontiers knowledge series, which drew more than 350 attendees, including leading wealth managers, private bankers, HNIs and UHNIs. The series highlighted the growing interest among Indian family offices, wealth managers and professional investors in accessing global private markets through globally regulated investment structures. Held across Kolkata, Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai from October 13 to 16, the invite- only series focused on international portfolio diversification, private equity, venture capital, private credit and opportunities in high-growth companies before public listings. The discussions come as India expanding…
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: Travelling with a long-term medical condition needs a little more planning than an ordinary trip. Medicines, prescriptions and doctor advice matter, but travel cover also deserves attention. A pre-existing condition can affect what is payable if a medical problem occurs during the journey. HDFC ERGO advises travellers to understand the policy wording before departure, especially the sections on existing illnesses, emergency treatment, evacuation, exclusions and claims. Clear information at the start can make the policy easier to use during a medical emergency. Pre-Existing Disease Coverage A pre-existing disease is a health condition that existed before…