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Ban on sale of alcohol in tetra packs? SC seeks Centre's viewThe Supreme Court has flagged alcohol sold in tetra packs and sachets as deceptive. Notices have been issued to the government and manufact...
The rise of India’s frugal flamboyanceIndia's liberalization brought 'frugal flamboyance'. This trend allows people to appear rich without spending excessively. It contrasts wit...
Tatiana Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter dies at 35, everything you need to know about her cause of death, networth and careerTatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former US President John F. Kennedy, has passed away at 35. She was a climate and environmental journ...
Who was Tatiana Schlossberg and how did a rare form of blood cancer end her life?Tatiana Schlossberg was an accomplished American environmental journalist and the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady...
Famous all-carbon superyacht Khalilah gets $2 million more knocked off priceThe 162-foot Khalilah, a carbon-fiber sports yacht, sees a significant price cut to €19.9 million due to a cooling yacht market. Built in 2...
HNIs, have you considered inconspicuous consumption?The article highlights controversies surrounding affluent business leaders displaying their wealth during economic hardships. Unacademy CEO...
Why Gucci price hikes know no boundsLuxury goods tend to stretch the price frontier, but their inflationary effects are swept aside by minuscule consumption.
Rich spend on cultural capital, which is not material: Author Elizabeth Currid-HalkettOvert materialism is generally a less clear marker of status today as this trend is omnipresent. In America, many people can lease a new ca...
How 21st century Indian rich behave in the era of technologyIn this technology-led era, the rich now want to take position that need not be visible expensive but must necessarily be more informed.
What I read this week: Showing off is passé and very middle class nowThe rich are investing significantly more in education, retirement and health.
Chennai floods: Mall-hopping, eating-out and movies see a downturn in BengaluruWhenever Chennai catches a cold, Bengaluru sneezes...' goes a saying. Recognised as “social brothers“, Chennai and Bengaluru have a cord th...
The recommended Seventh Pay Commission hike will not create a boomSome corporates may gain, but others will lose. If consumer goods sector gains while capital goods loses, the effect on economy will be neg...
Top islands & beaches in India for you this summerA holiday by the waters is ideal, it’s time to pack in your bikini and scuba diving gear for some adventure this summer.
Kuppi: R Chandran’s Leo Softwares develops app to help locate liquor stores in KeralaKerala's startup has developed an app that guides you to the nearest liquor store in a state where consumption is rampant but access arduou...
Cyber security device to protect women from violenceThe Amrita Centre for Cyber Security is making efforts to ensure that this device is securely lodged in an earring or a ring, she added.
- Oberoi Gurgaon: What could be more luxurious than tranquility in the city?
If luxury is about context, then what could be more gratifying than driving up through a virtual mini-forest in the conurban sprawl of the ...