BEYOND SMART CITIES: WHY URBAN DESIGN MUST SHAPE CHENNAI’S FUTURE IN THE AGE OF AI

As cities across India continue to expand at an unprecedented pace, development is often measured by the construction of highways, flyovers, metro corridors, and high-rise buildings. These projects undoubtedly play a vital role in economic growth and connectivity. However, in the race toward modernization, an equally important aspect of city-making is gradually being forgotten: urban …

The Popular Story 40 Under 40 2026 Unveiled: Celebrating India’s Rising Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Leaders and Changemakers

The Popular Story proudly unveils its much anticipated 40 Under 40 2026 edition, recognizing a distinguished group of entrepreneurs, business leaders, doctors, innovators, educators, creators and changemakers who are making a significant impact across industries. This year’s list celebrates exceptional individuals driving excellence in healthcare, technology, fintech, education, sustainability, law, wellness, media and entrepreneurship. Through innovation, …

EPFO 3.0 Promises Instant PF Withdrawals via UPI—But Hidden Record Errors Could Still Block Access, Kustodian Analysis Finds

Subtitle – Analysis of 9,100+ EPF resolution cases we received found that 52% contained discrepancies capable of delaying or blocking withdrawals, including Aadhaar mismatches, duplicate UANs, incomplete PF transfers, and employer record gaps.   As India prepares for the rollout of EPFO 3.0, a major modernisation initiative expected to enable faster provident fund withdrawals through …