January 31, 2026

Quick Commerce in Delhi: Groceries Delivered in Minutes from Dark Stores

In Delhi, apps like Blinkit and Swiggy deliver groceries in as little as eight minutes using nearby 'dark stores'. Delivery workers like Muhammad Faiyaz Alam race through narrow streets for low pay under heavy pressure. Despite fast growth, quick commerce faces challenges with worker rights and business sustainability.

January 31, 2026

Bordeaux Revives Lighter Claret Wines Responding to Climate and New Tastes From 2025

Bordeaux is bringing back 'claret' wines from the 2025 vintage. These will be lighter, lower alcohol reds, made to suit warmer climates and changing drinker habits. Experts say this old style matches modern tastes for fresh, easy-to-drink wines.

January 31, 2026

Budget 2026-27 Must Tackle Women’s Time Poverty to Boost India’s Growth

India's Budget 2026-27 should focus on relieving women’s time poverty, valuing unpaid work, and increasing women’s workforce participation with better schemes and skills.

January 31, 2026

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs, Builds India Engineering Team Amid Global Labor Shift

Amazon announced 16,000 job cuts, mainly in the US, while forming a new engineering team in India. Texas candidate Nicholas Lee Plumb says layoffs reflect global labor market shifts, not AI. Amazon promises support and continued hiring in strategic areas.

January 31, 2026

USCIS Opens 2027 H-1B Visa Registration March 4 to 19 with New $100,000 Fee

USCIS announced the 2027 H-1B visa registration window from March 4 to 19, 2026. Applicants must pay a $215 fee, with a new $100,000 charge on selected petitions. Selections will be announced by March 31, 2026.