Smitha Menon

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Smitha Menon

1 hour agoIndia has more than 300 million unorganised sector workers. Many suffer from withheld wages, endless toil and coercion – telltale signs, according to the ILO, of forced labour. Amid the relentless clatter of machinery, Ravi Kumar Gupta feeds a roaring steel furnace with scrap, blown metal and molten …

1 week ago | cntraveller.in | Smitha Menon

Dehydrated black ants from Thailand cover the side of Antz, a buzzy cocktail at Seefah, the popular Thai restaurant in Mumbai. I take a lick with some trepidation and am pleasantly surprised. Seefah’s twist on the classic Paloma (spiked with both tequila and mezcal) comes with a side of earthiness and crunch from the ants. The bugs add a spicy layer to an already piquant cocktail. My drink and its crunchy garnish quickly disappear as it’s passed around the table.

2 weeks ago | futurebridge.com | Smitha Menon

Webinars Storage is no longer passive. AI is rewriting how power is stored, dispatched, and monetized. As renewable adoption accelerates, energy storage is under pressure. Capacity alone won’t solve the volatility challenge. Systems must self-learn, self-correct, and self-optimize. That’s where AI steps in. This executive-level session uncovers what’s really shifting in the storage landscape, from dynamic demand calibration to predictive system resiliency.

1 month ago | futurebridge.com | Smitha Menon

Reports Beyond 2025, the makeup industry is entering a new phase marked by personalization, tech integration, and sustainability. Consumers no longer just expect performance they demand purpose, transparency, and experiences aligned with identity and wellness. This report delivers a foresight-driven lens on the most disruptive shifts reshaping makeup across categories, markets, and consumer segments.

1 month ago | futurebridge.com | Smitha Menon

Reports Global supply chains are breaking. Margin structures are shifting. The rules of automotive competitiveness are being rewritten. The Trump tariff agenda in 2025 signals more than a policy change. It reflects a deeper structural realignment that is reshaping how the automotive industry operates. With steep tariffs on steel, aluminum, and Chinese components, manufacturers face mounting pressures across sourcing, production, and profitability.