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In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
The muddled class: The middle class is becoming too large and too diverse to offer a clear view of the consumerIndia's middle class now forms a majority, making income categories less informative. Household consumption patterns shift significantly af...
Rs 100 for beach walks, fun outings: Bengaluru woman praises Mumbai after week-long stay. Shares 5 things Bengaluru is missingA woman from Bengaluru recently shared her thoughts on Mumbai on social media, praising the city’s energetic character and unique social cu...
India’s metro network is only 216 km short of US: From a single Kolkata line in 1984 to 1,170 km across 26 cities, next big expansion is already underwayMetro expansion news: India’s metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km acr...
UPI charges from October 15: FAQs on who will pay 0.4% MDR and what consumers, small vendors & large merchants need to knowUPI Payment: UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 will continue to be free for users. A new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will be introduced f...
Tier-2 cities overtake metros in land deals for first time, signalling real estate shiftTier-2 cities now lead India's land transactions, a significant shift from previous years. This trend signals emerging real estate supply o...
Need practical, tech-neutral approach to global energy transition: India at G20 Energy MinisterialIndia's Power Minister Manohar Lal stressed on the need for diverse energy paths at the G20 meeting. He highlighted India's success in bala...
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
Experts call for regulated student housing ecosystemIndia today has over 43 million higher education students, yet organised student housing serves less than 0.5% of total enrolments. "Millio...
“Whether we leave anyone behind”: Sameer Nigam’s blueprint for PhonePe’s second decadeAt Global Fintech Fest 2026, PhonePe founder‑CEO Sameer Nigam framed the company’s first ten years as the construction of India’s financial...
India’s senior living market could become a $10.1 billion opportunity by 2030The senior living market in India is expected to blossom, with projections indicating it could reach USD 10.1 billion by 2030. This growth ...
The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...
BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New DelhiIndia's chairship framework is organised around four primary pillars, starting with Resilience, which aims to protect institutions, societi...
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
Novartis India to pursue therapy-aligned acquisitions; eyes expansion in Tier 2 and Tier 3 marketsNovartis India plans acquisitions and deeper market penetration for future growth. The company will focus on five key therapy areas for exp...
₹25 ride: India’s bike taxis are cheap, fast and still fighting for a place on the roadBike taxis offer affordable, on-demand urban transport, bridging the last-mile connectivity gap. These services face regulatory hurdles des...
Karnataka plans $400 billion Bengaluru region economy by 2037Karnataka plans to expand Bengaluru's economy to $400 billion by 2037. The master plan aims to create millions of new jobs and boost key se...
India's installed power capacity projected to surpass 2,000 GW by 2047India's power capacity is projected to surpass 2,000 gigawatts by 2047, with solar significantly leading this clean energy expansion, reach...
In 1992, deadly category 5 Hurricane Andrew caused massive destructions in Florida, 34 years later as rising sea level flooding threatens nearly 40 per cent of U.S. population, Miami, other areas are showing how to be ready for doomsdayAs global average temperatures climb because of fossil fuel emissions, so do sea levels, making low-lying coastal cities vulnerable to floo...
Govt approves Delhi Master Plan 2047 with focus on redevelopment, affordable housingDelhi Master Plan 2047 is approved for planned real estate development. The plan aims to create forty lakh new affordable housing units. Tr...