41% of Kuwaiti startups are female-led: How women are disrupting e-commerce, fintech and culture

Kuwaiti women are significantly contributing to the startup ecosystem. They lead around 41 percent of startups, especially in e-commerce and fintech. Government initiatives and mentorship programs support this growth. Boutiqaat, Lei Wa Lakom, and Floward are examples of successful ventures. Challenges remain, including funding and cultural norms. However, Kuwaiti women are reshaping the business landscape…

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Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey: From secret NDA application to fighter pilot to India’s first astronaut on the ISS after 41 years

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s journey from Lucknow to the International Space Station exemplifies India’s rise in space exploration. Inspired by the Kargil War, he secretly joined the NDA, later becoming a distinguished fighter and test pilot. Selected for the Gaganyaan mission and Axiom Mission 4, Shukla conducted vital research on the ISS, marking a milestone…

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Where Prada meets the Prophet’s sand: Saudi’s billion-dollar luxury boom with Gen Z, fashion, glamour, and supercars

Riyadh is rapidly emerging as a luxury hub, fueled by Vision 2030’s economic diversification and social reforms. With a projected market value of $23.3 billion by 2033, the city attracts luxury brands and affluent consumers, especially young Saudis and women. VIA Riyadh exemplifies this shift, blending cultural authenticity with high-end retail and entertainment.

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Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon SLAMMED for calling ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ ‘for kids’; fans come to idol’s defence

Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon sparked online debate after sharing her reaction to the animated film ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ on a fan forum. Expressing that the film wasn’t to her taste, she mentioned feeling ‘weird’ and questioned its ‘For Kids’ categorization. While some netizens criticized her comments as condescending, Taeyeon’s fans defended her, citing her well-known preference…

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Language row: Auto driver slapped by Shiv Sena (UBT) workers in Virar over ‘anti-Marathi’ remarks; apologises later

A video showing Shiv Sena (UBT) workers assaulting an auto-rickshaw driver in Palghar for allegedly insulting the Marathi language and icons has gone viral. The driver was forced to apologize publicly. The incident follows a similar action by MNS workers against a food stall owner for not speaking Marathi, highlighting tensions over language use in…

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