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Imagine you are planning to buy a new scooter or car this Diwali. The petrol model is familiar, easy to refuel and supported by an established service network. The electric version promises lower running costs, fewer routine maintenance requirements and a quieter driving experience. But there is one question that makes many Indian buyers hesitate: will an electric vehicle actually save money after considering its purchase price, electricity bills, battery warranty, charging arrangements and resale value? In 2026, this is no longer a question limited to technology enthusiasts. Electric scooters and cars are becoming increasingly visible on Indian roads. More manufacturers are entering the market, charging infrastructure is expanding, and buyers have more choices across price categories. However, an EV is not automatically the cheaper option for everyone. Someone travelling 40 kilometres every day with a home charging facility may save substantially. Someone driving only occasional...

Imagine reaching your office on Monday morning. Before you finish your first cup of tea, an AI agent has already prepared a sales report, organised customer emails, highlighted pending payments and drafted responses to routine queries. It has also identified delays in a few operational tasks and prepared a summary for your review. You have not asked it to write a single paragraph. You have given it a goal, connected it to the right tools and allowed it to complete several steps of a workflow. This is the bigger shift taking place in artificial intelligence. The conversation is moving beyond chatbots that answer questions towards AI agents that can help plan, execute and coordinate tasks. For India, where millions of professionals work in IT services, business process outsourcing, customer support, finance, sales and operations, this development raises an important question: which jobs will change first, and what should employees do before AI becomes a regular part of their workpl...

Imagine a student in a small Indian town preparing for JEE or NEET. One option is to move to Kota, pay for coaching, rent a room, and compete with thousands of other students. Another option is to study at home, use an AI tutor to understand difficult concepts, and practise questions whenever help is needed. The difference in cost can be enormous. But there is one question parents and students cannot ignore: can an AI tutor really do what a coaching class costing ₹2 lakh does? AI can explain concepts, generate practice questions, adjust explanations to a student's level, and provide help at any hour. It can make personalised learning more accessible to students who cannot afford expensive tuition. However, coaching is not just about explaining a chapter. It also provides a timetable, tests, competition, supervision, doubt-solving, and pressure to stay consistent. The real question, therefore, is not whether AI is smarter than a coaching teacher. It is whether a student can co...