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Adani joins Tata and Ambani in race for elusive India superapp
Given the limited traction gained by Ambani’s MyJio and Tata’s Neu despite their wider range of consumer businesses, the Adani Group — whose businesses are largely infrastructure and heavy industrial ones — may have set itself a daunting task.
IndiGo, Air India upgrade playbooks to keep up with India's rising middle class
India's rising affluence is driving a significant shift in the lifestyle of the middle class, with a growing preference for premium products and experiences, both on the ground and in the sky. Airlines are capitalizing on this trend by offering luxurious amenities to cater to the surging demand, such as roomier seats, gourmet meals served on designer tableware, and lavish vanity kits.
IndiGo bets on affordable long-haul plan: CEO Pieter Elbers
IndiGo, known for its single-class model, is shifting to dual-class to cater to India's growing air travel market. With rising affluence, more Indians are exploring international travel, a trend IndiGo aims to capitalize on. Managing operations at Delhi airport's three terminals is challenging but supported by the government's vision for aviation. Hosting IATA's AGM in 2025 showcases India's aviation potential. IndiGo's strategy reflects its belief in India's growth, aiming to offer affordable fares and quality service to a broader range of travelers.
Crypto hype to continue but you need to ask: Can the lure of quick money control your financial decisions?
We have reached a stage where everyone thinks that cryptocurrency is a legitimate asset class. While there may be regulatory obstacles, these will eventually be overcome. Another surge in value is inevitable, resulting in substantial increase in the wealth of those who have crypto. With each surge, a new wave of unsuspecting savers will put their financial well-being at risk.
Gujarat Titans prevail under new captain Gill, Mumbai Indians's first match jinx continues
Mumbai Indians continued their trend of losing the first match of the IPL since 2012 as Gujarat Titans secured an unexpected six-run win in an exciting match on Sunday.
What's in a leap year? Eternal youth, wedding bells and tech bugs
Leap years have been with us since the 16th century, an invention of the Gregorian calendar, introduced to deal with a troublesome fraction in the solar year.
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Flying start for first-timers taking to skies
India saw about 30 million first-time fliers in 2023, with factors such as increasing personal income levels, new airports and routes, and growing popularity of short holidays contributing to the trend. Market leader IndiGo recorded a 36% year-on-year surge in first-time flyers, while low-cost Akasa Air noted that about 10% of its passengers are first-time flyers.
Commuters' rights, anyone?
Tragic incidents, including a boat accident that claimed the lives of schoolchildren and teachers, an airline passenger assault, and the need for a commuter protection law highlight the dire situation in India. The incidents underscore the urgent need for a commuter protection law to safeguard the rights and safety of passengers.
A burning jet, three exits: How 379 flyers were saved in Tokyo
Modern planes must be able to fully evacuate in as little as 90 seconds, using just half the number of their available exits. The Japan Airlines occupants managed with even fewer.
Soaring high end, falling low end: India's consumption story splits in two after pandemic
Across many sectors, India’s consumption story has two diverging strands after Covid — demand is growing for pricier, premium products, especially in urban areas, while the sale of entry-level and mass-market goods is dipping.
This AI Subculture's Motto: Go, Go, Go
Effective Accelerationism began as a cheeky response to an older, more established movement -- Effective Altruism -- that has become a major force in the AI world.
How will the portfolio be over the next few years and which categories will do very well? Radhika Gupta answers
“When we are investing in funds, we are investing in India and India's decade. This decade is a very special one. We are making the migration from this $2,500 GDP per capita to $5,000 GDP per capita when your basic consumption needs as an individual are done and you move on to investments and discretionary consumption.”
Asia is taking over the world’s whisky market despite hurdles
Scotch whisky sales are booming in Asia, with the region surpassing the European Union as the largest buyer of the spirit. This growth comes as sales in established markets such as the US and Europe slow down. Major whiskey producers like Pernod Ricard and Diageo have invested in marketing and promotional events to educate and attract Asian consumers to premium spirits. The strategy has paid off, with Asia becoming the world's biggest consumer of all whiskies. However, potential hurdles like alcohol bans in India or government crackdowns on conspicuous consumption in China could hinder future growth.
'Notes on a Scandal', 'Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case' & other true crime series set beyond American borders
More documentaries and podcasts are exploring true crime stories from countries outside of the United States, offering American viewers and listeners a glimpse into different legal, cultural, and investigative systems.
Is economic progress enough?
Amidst India's advancements in economics and technology, the country is still plagued by its lack of civility and responsibility. Incidents of public urination, littering, and indiscipline reflect a deep-rooted degeneration of Indian civic society. To remedy this, there needs to be value education in schools with teachers trained as positive role models, a civic police force that can book offenders, an index tracking public behaviour, and programmes on civic and social behaviour aired on popular media channels. India must improve its civic culture, and it must start with education and social reform.
Mohit, Gill shine as Gujarat Titans beat Punjab Kings by six wickets
Playing in his first game in the league since 2020, Mohit was exceptional in the penultimate over, giving away as little as six runs.
JRD Tata was the first pilot of Air India, took charge of the cockpit in 1932
Jeh got his flying licence in 1929, three years before AI's first flight.
How unsuspected flyers become drug mules
A syndicate called the “Kasaragod Network”, which uses unsuspecting individuals to smuggle drugs from India to middle-eastern countries, is currently being tracked by Narcotics Control Bureau.
Airlines manage to fill half of flights on average; demand to fall further
Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri wrote on microblogging platform Twitter that airlines ferried 30,136 passengers on 367 flights till 5 pm on Thursday.
Flyers, airlines grapple with new rules; glitches and lack of transport on day 1 of flights resumption
India’s busiest airports in Mumbai and Delhi have cancelled close to 200 flights since last night.
Chandraswami, the rise and fall of a high flyer
Chandraswami, the bearded draped-in-silk man with a heavy gold amulet around his neck and a tilak prominent on his forehead, has always been in the eye of a storm.
India to get 'no fly list' to deal with unruly flyers soon
People who wish to fly on domestic routes now need to provide identity proof such as Aadhaar, PAN card, passport or driving licence number at the time of booking.
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Kite festival kicks off in Jaipur; flyers from all over the world participate in the two-day event
Kite flyers from different parts of the country including Mumbai, Mangalore, Rajkot also brought their colourful creations to fill the skies of Jaipur.
E-boarding cards for domestic flyers may be a reality soon
Currently, people need a boarding card — from either the airport check-in counter or by e-boarding — which is shown at the security gate.
73% Indian flyers want 'child-free zones' on planes: Survey
Close to three-fourths of flyers, mostly men, from the country want airlines to ban children under 12 from certain areas of planes, and are ready to pay a premium for such a seating.
Hiring pause: How not to lose your heart when you lose your job
Corporate high flyers who have been grounded by their companies are coping by reinventing themselves, as entrepreneurs or by acquiring new skills.
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