Role Model

Dr Atish Chattopadhyay features in a Businessworld discussion asking whether Indian business schools can shape global management thinking. The conversation, drawing on his experience in business education, examines how Indian institutions might move beyond following Western models and contribute original ideas to leadership and management practice worldwide.

BMW has unveiled its vision for the next generation of the M3, offering a first look at what the high-performance sedan will become. Details remain limited, but the announcement gives performance-car fans plenty to discuss about the direction of the iconic M division model, including styling, powertrain and whether electrification will play a role in its future.

Costco has announced discount offers on three electric vehicles through its auto buying program. The announcement, reported by InsideEVs, gives shoppers a way to purchase EVs at reduced prices via the retailer's vehicle service. Details on the specific models and discount amounts were not included in the available information, but the deals add to Costco's growing role in the EV market.

Japanese broadcaster Denpa Times has published comments from actor Kengo Kora about his role as Kuranosuke Akiyama in the upcoming NHK morning drama "Blossom." Kora, playing the character modeled on writer Akutagawa, says he aims not to imitate the figure directly but to portray the delicacy and sharpness beneath the surface. The remarks offer a first look at the actor's approach as buzz builds around the serial.