Even as the euphoria around the huge tax rebates announced during Budget 2025-26 is yet to die down across the Indian media spectrum, the Union Finance Minister has now sought all taxpayers to brace for what she claims is the next relief -- a new Income Tax Act, which is "relevant to the 21st century."  Hot Off The Press In an exclusive interview with Diwakar and Surojit Gupta for The Times of India, a day after she presented her 8th consecutive Union Budget, Sitharaman asserted that the tax relief unveiled by her was meant to honour the honest taxpayer. She said it was not wise to keep loading the narrow tax base with taxes. “But it is also equally upon us to widen the base and keep newer people coming in,” she added.  On the proposed revamp of the I-T Act, she said, “It will be a comprehensive approach to making it relevant to the 21st century, to an era which is technology-driven, where the taxpayer is most often doing it himself. For a citizen to be able to deal with

Kate Ritchie has announced she is taking a break from her role on the Nova 96.9 breakfast show Fitzy and Wippa with Kate Ritchie to focus on her health and mental well-being, Radio Info reported. In an emotional Instagram post, she lamented the Paparazzi culture in the media, “To those profiting from invading my privacy, a simple question – would you treat, say your sister, mother or daughter the same if they had similar challenges?” This statement comes as part of her decision to step back from the spotlight to address personal struggles. Kate expressed appreciation for the support she’s received, saying, “I’m truly grateful for the positive support from my network and listeners.” In a powerful show of solidarity, Jimmy Smith from 2Day FM’s The Jimmy and Nath Show also addressed the media attention surrounding Kate’s situation.  He spoke out about the need for empathy, saying his response reflected the broader sentiments of the radio industry.

Kyle Sandilands, host of KIIS FM's The Kyle and Jackie O Show, shocked listeners by revealing on air that he has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm requiring immediate surgery. The 53-year-old shared the news on-air, explaining that doctors told him the condition needed urgent attention. “I was told by my medical team… that I have a brain aneurysm and it requires immediate attention, brain surgery,” Kyle said. Although the diagnosis was serious, he maintained his characteristic humor, adding, “If you just tuned in after all these years, lap it up. And if you’re in Melbourne, you may get your wish – I might be dead.” Describing the aneurysm, he compared it to a weak blood vessel “like a bike tire with a big bubble.” He explained, “It’s not a blockage. It’s like, imagine your blood vessel is the garden hose, and the garden hose is weak and it blisters out like a big bubble, you know, like a puncture in it.” He further warned that if it bursts, he could e

Roarrr Media & PR has been appointed as the national PR partner for EQUiTOR Value Advisory Pvt. Ltd, strengthening its foothold in the consulting and advisory sector, according to an official media release. The partnership is set to enhance EQUiTOR’s market presence through strategic communication and brand positioning. “It is an absolute privilege to collaborate with EQUiTOR,” said Sonali Ramaiya, Founder of Roarrr Media, emphasising the agency’s commitment to delivering impactful, multi-channel communication strategies. “Our team is eager to leverage our expertise and craft tailored campaigns that enhance EQUiTOR’s brand presence and market equity.” EQUiTOR’s Founder and Director, Ramesh Jude Thomas, echoed the enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Roarrr Media to propel our growth to the next level. We believe the dynamic and innovative team at Roarrr Media will align seamlessly with our business goals, enabling us to craft a winning comm

For many, the COVID pandemic was a time of panic and uncertainty and for freelance science journalist Bianca Nogrady it was a very busy time indeed but she says reporting on the pandemic was a career highlight.  “I'm still being reminded of how much I learned despite being a science journalist for over 15 years at that point. It was just extraordinary and definitely a career highlight.”  “It really tested all of us to the very limits, and I think it was science journalism's moment, and I think by and large we rose to the occasion.” During this time, Nogrady juggled writing a daily column for doctors and her family life and writing a 25-thousand-word book on climate change that would come to be Climate Change: How We Get to Carbon Zero. Her favourite story on COVID was how the pandemic didn’t strike equally.  “I got inspiration from an article in what I think was the British Medical Journal, and I was delving “deeply into the impact of those social determinants of

Kochi is set to host Techspectations 2025, Kerala’s largest digital conference, on February 7. Organised by Manorama Online, this sixth edition of the event will bring together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals under the theme "Transforming Future: AI for Everyday Life."   Prime discussions will revolve around artificial intelligence, digital transformation, data analytics, and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in India and Kerala.   The conference will feature prominent speakers, including ONDC CEO Thambi Koshy, InfoEdge CEO Hitesh Oberoi, Aditya Birla Group Chief Data Analytics Pankaj Raj, CIAL MD S. Suhas, and several other leading experts from various industries. Attendees will include CEOs, CTOs, digital marketers, researchers, government officials, and students, making it a key networking opportunity for tech enthusiasts.  With a legacy dating back to 2016, Techspectations has grown into a major platform for thought leadership and innova