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Navya Naveli Nanda, Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, says young people want purpose, not just profit: What daughter of Rs 32,500-crore Escorts Kubota chief Nikhil Nanda says about Gen Z

Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, has said young people today are looking beyond financial success and want their work to have a larger purpose. Speaking at the launch ofAparajita, she discussed Gen Z's changing priorities, the uncertainty created by AI, gender equality and her own…

The Economic Times

It's The Year Of 'Fresh' For Gen Z Horror Directors, And There's Another 94% Film Out This Weekend

Bring on the existential dread!

Cinemablend

What India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal about youth, solidarity and hope

In response to a derogatory remark made in May 2026 by India’s chief justice, who called unemployed youth in India “parasites” and “cockroaches,” the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) was born. Rather than reject the label, Gen Z claimed it defiantly and turned it into a symbolic reassertion of identity.

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No, Gen Z isn’t to blame for Instagram’s controversial new logo

Stop pointing the finger at my generation.

Creative Bloq

‘Cockroaches’ and crackdowns: Can Pakistan’s Gen Z storm the barricades?

Just look at what is happening in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. People have taken to the streets over bread-and-butter issues and local election grievances. At least 40 protesters have died this week alone. To add insult to injury, Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif has described these protesters as “enemies” like India and…

The Times of India

Hollywood star Olivia Wilde welcomes age-gap movies

Olivia Wilde has reflected on the recent trend of age-gap movie romances.

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India’s Gen Z protesters are in triumphant mood. Could this be their next cause?

A new social media campaign seeks accountability for a much-maligned government fuel policy

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Why India's Gen Z protest movement differs from Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

India's Gen Z-led CJP movement differs from youth uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where anti-establishment protests reshaped politics but delivered limited governance reforms and anti-corruption gains.

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk hails Gen Z, says 'nation isn't built by resignation alone'; calls for sweeping education & governance reforms

Sonam Wangchuk hailed the protest's end as a democratic victory for Gen Z. The Cockroach Janata Party withdrew its agitation after the government accepted key demands. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister earlier today. The party will continue discussions on broader education and examination reforms.…

The Economic Times

Israel kills one child per day on average in Gaza since the October ceasefire

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, July 9: In Gaza, despite the ceasefire, civilians continue to die – many of them children. Next, newspapers examine whether Ukraine can realistically manufacture Patriot missiles. Also, new research sheds light on the impact of war on wildlife. And finally, Gen Z is changing the narrative…

France 24

Why gen Z are ‘romanticizing’ their hangovers: ‘It’s lowkey a beautiful thing’

For young people, flaunting eye bags and bed rotting has become a cheeky rebuttal of body optimization culture

The Guardian - US

Stop blaming Gen Z for resisting RTO: 71% say they want a hybrid balance—and now they're quietly leading the office comeback

Gen Z workers actually want to be in the office—just not five days a week. They're showing up voluntarily more than any generation.

Fortune

Kenya mounts huge security operation on Gen Z protest anniversary

Kenyan police put on a massive show of force Thursday in a bid to prevent protests marking two years since a landmark Gen Z uprising.

Radio France Internationale

You’re Not Cockroaches”: Shashi Tharoor’s Powerful Message to Gen Z

A political movement named after a cockroach sounds like satire. And at first, it was. But within days, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) exploded across social media, attracting thousands of young supporters frustrated with examination controversies, recruitment delays, and what many see as a broken system. Just when the movement…

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Marie Claire

Bye, Basic White Tank Tops—I'd Betray Summer's Classic Any Day for Olivia Rodrigo's Floral Alternative

She's Gen Z's favorite fashion girl for a reason.

The Economic Times

'No arguments, no threats': Gen Z tenant denied security deposit refund teaches the housowner a lesson he won't forget through his actions

A Gen Z tenant's alleged response to a deposit dispute has caught attention online. According to a widely shared account, the tenant printed flyers advertising vacant rooms at the property, listed the caretaker's phone number for enquiries, and placed the notices across multiple public locations.

Creative Bloq

Why are senior creatives so desperate to impress their Gen Z interns?

At All Flows conference, one throwaway line stopped the room.

Fortune

Uber CEO says rideshare ‘freed up’ his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he’s one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to drive

“This drives me crazy. My son is over 18,” Dara Khosrowshahi said on a podcast. “I’m still trying to get my son to get his driver’s license.”

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Fortune

3 reasons kids hate AI—especially the ones who refuse to even try it

Every other tech revolution was embraced by the youth, inciting a moral panic among the adults. As with so many other things, Gen Z is turning the tables.

Fortune

Teenage soccer sensation Lamine Yamal hobnobs with Olivia Rodrigo, wins championship, waves Palestinian flag

All in all, it was a very Gen Z way to celebrate the La Liga title.

Fashion Times

Y2K Trends Return: How Social Media Reignited Gen Z Fashion in the Digital Age

Learn how digital platforms revived early 2000s aesthetics, fueling Y2K trends, Gen Z fashion across influencers, creators, and online communities.

Fortune

Baby boomers have now 'gobbled up' nearly one-third of America’s wealth share, and they’re leaving Gen Z and millennials behind

American septuagenarians hold more than $85 trillion in assets—by far the most of any generation.

Tom’s Guide

I applied Tim Cook’s ‘Simplicity Rule’ to my ChatGPT prompts — and it became a masterclass in creativity

I applied Tim Cook’s ‘Simplicity Rule’ to my ChatGPT prompts — and it made me more creative. Shorter, clearer prompts delivered sharper ideas, faster edits and better results than long, overcomplicated instructions.

Fortune

He was coding at 12 like Elon Musk and became one of Google’s youngest ever CMOs—but now says Gen Z is better off ice skating than learning to code

Like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, Alon Chen coded his way to success. Now, he says, AI has made the skill “obsolete” for Gen Z.

Fortune

Why some leaders are betting on Gen Z for the next chapter

While other leaders complain about their Gen Z new hires, others are promoting them.

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