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Backrooms released on OTT but with a twist: Where and how to watch the psychological horror blockbuster after successful box office runAfter a blockbuster theatrical run that earned over $360 million worldwide, Backrooms has finally arrived on digital platforms. However, th...14 Jul, 2026, 10.35 PM IST- One click to sign up, twelve to leave: New York just called the subscription bluff. India should be nextNew York City enacted a click-to-cancel rule for online subscriptions. This rule requires easy online cancellation, mirroring the signup pr...13 Jul, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
- Rs 2 lakh monthly salary doesn't make you rich, warns Bengaluru CA. Here's whyA Rs 2 lakh monthly salary might seem like peak success, but financial expert Meenal Goel highlights how high earners can still be vulnerab...29 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
- Your SIPs won't save you if you're making these everyday money mistakes, warns CAChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik argues that many individuals focus on investment returns while overlooking significant financial leaks. ...16 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- Indian online buyers losing up to Rs 28,000 crore annually to dark patterns, hidden charges: ReportIndian shoppers are losing thousands of crores yearly due to deceptive online designs. Hidden charges and forced add-ons affect millions of...09 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
- Sensex down over 10K points from Dec peak. Should MF investors buy the dip, hold positions, or wait on sidelines?The BSE Sensex has fallen over 10,000 points from its peak. Market experts suggest this presents a buying opportunity for long-term investo...08 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- Spending Rs 10,000 extra today could cost you Rs 24 lakh later. CA warns against 50-30-20 financial ruleHigher salaries can lead to increased spending, hindering wealth creation. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains the 50/30/20 budgeti...25 May, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- Insurance policy mis-selling trap: Over 80% of users on online insurance platforms experience dark patterns, reveals studyFrom 1 July, stricter norms issued by the Reserve Bank of India will come into force against banks’ mis-selling of financial products, incl...06 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- Netflix Australia price increase pushes premium plan near $30 a monthNetflix has raised subscription prices in Australia across all plans, increasing the Premium tier to $28.99 per month. The changes, effecti...14 Aug, 2025, 01.59 PM IST
- OTT platforms come under scrutiny as dark patterns erode consumer trustIndian consumers are increasingly concerned about deceptive design practices, or dark patterns, on OTT platforms, leading to unexpected cha...14 Jul, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
- Big relief for consumers suffering loss due to dark patterns; Govt asks all e-commerce sites to take steps to eliminate dark patternsThe government is cracking down on deceptive 'Dark Patterns' used by e-commerce platforms. The CCPA has issued an advisory, urging platform...11 Jun, 2025, 07.18 AM IST
- Consumer watchdog orders ecommerce platforms to self-audit on deceptive practicesIndia’s Central Consumer Protection Authority has directed ecommerce platforms to conduct self-audits within three months to eliminate “dar...07 Jun, 2025, 02.12 PM IST
- Dark patterns under the scanner: E-commerce firms told to self-audit and clean up in three monthsThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has directed e-commerce platforms in India to conduct self-audits within three months to i...07 Jun, 2025, 02.09 PM IST
- Web of lies: how consumers are turning cautious as internet companies use dark patternsAs more consumer internet companies use sneaky tactics like hidden fees and tricky subscriptions, users are feeling stressed and cautious w...21 Jul, 2024, 09.01 AM IST
- As part of 100-day plan, Govt to launch app to target deceptive methods used by cos to trick consumers: SourcesWithin the upcoming two months, the government is set to unveil a mobile application aimed at notifying consumers about deceptive technique...16 May, 2024, 12.36 AM IST
- Govt asks ecommerce companies to refrain from using dark patterns for duping consumersDark Patterns are interfaces crafted to trick or manipulate users into making choices that are detrimental to their interest. The ministry ...01 Jul, 2023, 08.49 AM IST
- Amazon duped 'millions of consumers' into enrolling in Prime - FTCThe FTC said it filed suit in U.S. District Court in Seattle charging "Amazon has knowingly duped millions of consumers into unknowingly en...21 Jun, 2023, 07.47 PM IST
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