2026 – Page 141 – Global South Capital Times

Prada Faces India Backlash Over Kolhapuri Design Appropriation A man with a mustache works on leather sandals at a cluttered workbench, bathed in natural light from a window.

A man with a mustache works on leather sandals at a cluttered workbench, bathed in natural light from a window.

Prada Faces India Backlash Over Kolhapuri Design Appropriation

sivam May 7, 2026

Luxury brand Prada faces backlash in India for alleged appropriation of Kolhapuri chappal designs in its latest...

Prada Accused of Cultural Appropriation Over Kolhapuri Designs in India

sivam May 7, 2026

Luxury brand Prada faces backlash in India for allegedly copying traditional Kolhapuri footwear designs, sparking cultural appropriation...

India Modernizes Armed Forces: Faster Procurement, New Combat Units Four Indian soldiers in camouflage stand around a large drone in a desert, with tents and mountains in the background.

Four Indian soldiers in camouflage stand around a large drone in a desert, with tents and mountains in the background.

India Modernizes Armed Forces: Faster Procurement, New Combat Units

sivam May 7, 2026

India's armed forces are transforming with accelerated procurement of modern weaponry and the creation of agile, self-reliant...

Fairfax India to Acquire 51% Stake in IIFL Capital for $211M Two men in business attire shake hands over a large conference table in a modern office with city views.

Two men in business attire shake hands over a large conference table in a modern office with city views.

Fairfax India to Acquire 51% Stake in IIFL Capital for $211M

sivam May 7, 2026

Fairfax India is increasing its stake in IIFL Capital to 51% with a $211 million investment, strengthening...

Skyroot Aerospace Hits Unicorn Status with $60M Funding

sivam May 7, 2026

Indian spacetech startup Skyroot Aerospace achieves unicorn status, raising $60 million at a $1.1 billion valuation. Funding...

Robotics Startup Alphadroid Raises $3.8M for Automation Expansion Two men in a factory, one pointing towards a mobile robotic arm, surrounded by industrial equipment and workers.

Two men in a factory, one pointing towards a mobile robotic arm, surrounded by industrial equipment and workers.

Robotics Startup Alphadroid Raises $3.8M for Automation Expansion

sivam May 7, 2026

Alphadroid, a robotics innovator, secures $3.8 Mn in pre-Series A funding led by Alkemi Growth Capital to...

Non-Alcoholic Wine Boom: Sales Surge as Traditional Wine Dips A man and woman examining a bottle of non-alcoholic wine in a well-lit store aisle, with other customers in the background.

A man and woman examining a bottle of non-alcoholic wine in a well-lit store aisle, with other customers in the background.

Non-Alcoholic Wine Boom: Sales Surge as Traditional Wine Dips

sivam May 7, 2026

Discover why non-alcoholic wine sales are booming, driven by younger consumers moderating alcohol intake and a dip...

Paytm Profitability, Freshworks AI Job Cuts Left: A street vendor in warm evening light processes a payment. Right: A modern office with a robotic arm and pensive employees.