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The rise of the digital showroom: the new frontline for driving car sales

South Africa, May 15 -- You can picture it. Gleaming polished cars. Gleaming white floors. Gleaming crowned teeth. The car showroom remains a mainstay of popular culture and of our association with th... Read More


Luxury resale market grows as consumers seek purposeful purchases

South Africa, May 15 -- But one part of the market is doing the opposite. The global pre-owned luxury market is outpacing the growth of new luxury sales by 7%. "Luxury is still in demand, but today's... Read More


Volkswagen SA welcomes Simphiwe Nghona as new marketing director

South Africa, May 15 -- Nghona, who succeeds previous director Thomas Milz, has served as the head of sales and marketing at VWGA's National Sales Organisation (NSO) since 1 July 2024. He now steps in... Read More


Safe and Hassle-Free: Uttarakhand's Chardham Yatra 2025 Sets New Standards

Jammu, May 15 -- The sacred Uttarakhand Chardham Yatra, encompassing Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath, commenced on April 30, 2025, with the Uttarakhand government implementing comprehens... Read More


Russia Sends Low-Level Team, Zelenskyy Accuses Moscow of Avoiding Serious Peace Talks in Turkiye

India, May 15 -- A much-anticipated round of direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkiye unravelled into confusion today. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkiye,... Read More


Israeli Air Strikes Kill 115 in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Talks During Trump Visit

India, May 15 -- Israeli air strikes have killed 115 people across the Gaza Strip since midnight, marking one of the deadliest days in recent weeks. Fifty-six people were killed when homes and tents s... Read More


Unrest in Bangladesh over student murder and escalating campus protests

India, May 15 -- Tensions escalated across Dhaka University and Jagannath University on Thursday as students staged mass protests over the murder of Shahriar Alam Shammyo and alleged police violence. ... Read More


Sokoto Lawmakers Approve Health Tests for All Couples Before Marriage

Nigeria, May 15 -- The Sokoto State House of Assembly has approved a new law that requires all couples planning to marry to undergo medical tests before tying the knot. The bill was passed during a p... Read More


Danaher To Present At Bank Of America Securities Health Care Conference; Webcast At 1:00 PM ET

India, May 15 -- Danaher Corp. (DHR) will present at the Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET on May 15, 2025. To acces... Read More


Himanshu: India's caste census must serve its purpose

New Delhi, May 15 -- The recent Cabinet decision to include caste as a category in India's upcoming population census is an important milestone in the quest for social justice. But it is also relevant... Read More