Krishangi Meshram, 21, became the youngest solicitor in England and Wales after graduating from The Open University at 18. Admitted in April 2025, she cleared the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Meshram, originally from West Bengal, now resides in the UAE. The Law Society praised her achievement, highlighting her success as an inspiration. Her journey underscores accessible, flexible education. Meshram aims to impact legal frameworks in the UK or UAE.

Dementia cases are rising globally, especially in India with its aging population. Digital technologies offer potential solutions, including GPS trackers, home sensors, and AI-driven tools for early detection. Challenges remain in affordability, rural access, and cultural acceptance. Telemedicine and community platforms can bridge gaps. Experts advocate for subsidies, localized production, and public-private partnerships to create an inclusive dementia-tech ecosystem.

Amazon India has created over 1.5 lakh seasonal job opportunities in 400+ cities due to increased festive demand. The jobs are available in fulfilment centres, sort centres, and last-mile delivery stations. Over 2,000 differently abled people and thousands of women associates have been hired. Amazon has also increased its Ashray rest centres to 100 to support associate well-being.

Airtel users across India experienced widespread network outages, impacting calls and internet services. The disruption, reported on Monday, affected users in major cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi. Downdetector recorded over 2,300 outage reports. Airtel acknowledged the issue, stating their team is working to restore services. Frustrated customers took to social media, reporting difficulties with calls, SMS, and data access.

Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) acquired a majority stake in Naturedge Beverages, entering the healthy beverage market. The joint venture aims to expand RCPL's beverage portfolio with herbal-natural options. Naturedge's "Shunya," a zero-sugar, zero-calorie herb-infused drink, has gained popularity. RCPL seeks to transform India's beverage experience through acquisitions and launches.

Indian food-and-beverage brand DOBRA has raised a Rs 1.5 crore seed round led by D2C Insider Super Angels Fund. The investment will accelerate DOBRA's expansion across offline and digital channels. With this capital, DOBRA aims to strengthen operations, expand its product line-up, and deepen consumer trial, preparing for growth across India and future international expansion.

Akash Deep will miss the Duleep Trophy due to a back injury, replaced by Mukhtar Hussain. Ishan Kishan is also out, with Aashirwad Swain taking his spot. Kumar Kushagra is likely to be the first-choice wicketkeeper. Abhimanyu Easwaran will captain the East Zone team. Mohammed Shami returns to first-class cricket, joining Mukesh Kumar in the squad. The Duleep Trophy matches begin August 28 in Bengaluru.

A study by Queen Mary University of London found that people with sensitive personalities are more likely to experience depression and anxiety. The research, based on 33 studies, revealed a significant positive relationship between sensitivity and mental health problems. Highly sensitive individuals make up around 31% of the population and may respond better to certain psychological interventions.

A Covid-19 infection can accelerate ageing in blood vessels by around five years, particularly in women, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal. The research found that people who had been infected with Covid had stiffer arteries compared to those who had not been infected, with the effect being greater in women and those experiencing long Covid symptoms.

Thomas Borglum Jensen, CFO of BESTSELLER, announced his departure after 8 years. His last day will be August 31st, 2025. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to grow into a CFO role and thanked owner Anders Holch Povlsen for his trust. Jensen's next chapter will focus on investments, entrepreneurship, and scaling businesses, while supporting BESTSELLER from the sidelines.