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Summer travel is splitting along income lines as soaring airfares and hotel costs deter budget-conscious families. Wealthier Americans continue to splurge, while middle and lower-income groups are cutting back or delaying trips. This K-shaped trend sees fewer Americans planning vacations, with even those earning up to $200,000 annually reducing travel plans.

India's energy drink market is booming. But it took a moonshot, literally, to show how a new entrant could turn digital mystery into mass cultural conversation.

With losses mounting to a record INR27,000 crore, tightening the screw on complementary meals may help Air India financially. But the question is how its passengers will react to the move

This summer, the hottest mango trend is knowing the farm it came from

In 2013, the FCNR (B) scheme mobilised a critical $26 billion. The rupee’s fall was arrested, and the currency clawed its way back. Should India walk on the same path again?

One of the biggest reasons people continue to buy the Honda City is Honda’s reputation for reliability. The City has built a strong track record over the years, with owners often praising its dependable engines, hassle-free ownership experience and relatively low maintenance costs. Even the hybrid system benefits from Honda’s global experience with electrified powertrains.

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Powerful tech leaders are now showcasing 'good taste' instead of just wealth. They are embracing art, fashion, and curated lifestyles. This trend, called 'taste-washing', uses aesthetics to improve corporate images. Companies are using culture and design to appear more relevant and human. This is how Silicon Valley is dressing up its image.

One, reduce or scrap tax on foreign capital, to get it out of flight mode. That will shore up rupee also. Two, end tax disparity between bank deposits and capital gains, to lower lending rates

The increasing commercialization of Everest ignites spirited discussions among climbers and enthusiasts alike. Yet, author Will Cockrell emphasizes that we haven’t reached a perilous point regarding safety. While the surge in climbers may mar the mountain's pristine beauty, advanced safety protocols and precise forecasting contribute significantly to risk management.

Young Indian professionals earn more than ever, yet face rising costs, unaffordable housing, and job insecurity due to AI. This new middle class grapples with maintaining a curated online image while managing internal anxieties about financial stability and professional relevance in a rapidly evolving economy.

For fuel, price hikes will do the job. For rupee, a hike in interest rates, one-time dollar bonds issue for NRIs & capital gains tax rejig will do the trick. Remember, our macros are just fine

India’s long-celebrated engineering and MBA dream is facing a harsh reality check. A new report showing many graduates earning far below expected salary levels raises uncomfortable questions about the true value of professional degrees today. The story explores how aspirations, parental sacrifices, coaching culture, and changing hiring trends have reshaped the emotional and economic meaning of success for young Indians.

It changed how it taxes alcohol, which made the 'premium' stuff cheaper — and it's supposed to be good for everyone. Is it?

India's beloved chai faces unprecedented challenges. Climate stress, rising costs, and global conflicts are impacting tea production and exports, making your daily cup more expensive. Despite these pressures, the nation's deep emotional connection to tea, a symbol of hospitality and connection, ensures its enduring cultural significance.

Anthropic and OpenAI have fired another salvo, launching their own services companies. While some believe this will force software firms to become more differentiated, others price these stocks at zero earnings growth

Mumbai Indians endured their longest title drought, finishing ninth in IPL 2026 despite a star-studded squad. A relentless injury crisis, Jasprit Bumrah's dip in form, and poor powerplay/death bowling contributed to their disastrous campaign. Hardik Pandya's captaincy also faced heavy scrutiny as the team struggled to find stability and lost their Wankhede fortress.