PM-WANI reforms to enhance adoption of public Wi-Fi, boost internet accessibility: ExpertsRecent government reforms to the PM-WANI framework, including short-duration data plans and QR-based authentication, are expected to boost ...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Patiala House Court grants bail to businessman Manoj Gaur in cheating case of 2021Businessman Manoj Gaur received bail in a cheating case. The FIR was filed in 2021. A charge sheet was filed in 2025 without his arrest. Th...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Examination system in crisis: The urgent need to shift focus from cost to capabilityRecent examination fiascos highlight a critical need to reform India's testing system. Current procurement practices favor low costs over e...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Iran war puts Bangladesh’s nascent industrial dreams at riskBangladesh's economic growth is threatened by an energy shortage, leaving new industrial facilities idle. The country faces painful impacts...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: ‘Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth’ - French sociologist’s provocative take on identity in an appearance-obsessed worldQuote of the Day by Jean Baudrillard: “Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth.” Decades before social media and i...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
PUBG-inspired mall battles: Chinese Gen Z turns shopping centres into real-life battlefieldsYoung people in China are transforming shopping malls into augmented reality battle royale gaming zones, inspired by popular titles like PU...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Manglam Group’s Pink West clocks ₹300 crore in sales, highlighting demand for premium commercial spacesRajasthan's real estate is booming, with Manglam Group leading the charge with its ambitious commercial project, Pink West. This premium hi...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Pakistan: Market timings revised in Islamabad amid austerity driveIslamabad businesses are required to close by 8 pm from Monday. This is part of the government's austerity measures to conserve energy. Res...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Heatwave and holidays drive 15-20% sales surge for mall retailersHeatwaves, school holidays and reduced summer travel are driving more consumers to air-conditioned malls, boosting sales for restaurants, f...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
For mall outlets, summer's time for some cool businessMalls and retail outlets are seeing a surge in customers. Heatwaves and school holidays are keeping people indoors. Restaurants, fashion, a...
31 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
The coolest ideas are often the oldestWe need to think about what can be changed and what we can do without
30 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Shopping malls investment: Up to 20% appreciation in these retail mall rentals in Delhi NCR & Mumbai; what retail commercial property investors should knowRetail rental yields in Delhi NCR and Mumbai's Grade A and A+ malls have seen significant appreciation, with Mumbai recording 15-20% year-o...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Indian tourists perform Garba on Vietnam airport tarmac near aircraft, sparking online debate over etiquetteA video of Indian tourists dancing Garba on a Vietnam airport tarmac has gone viral. The incident sparked a debate online regarding cultura...
28 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
'America would never...': China mall hosts ‘secretly eat in class’ contest and 2,000 adults showed upA Chinese shopping mall hosted a unique competition where over 2,000 participants raced to eat a bowl of rice soup in a mock classroom sett...
28 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
27 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Starbucks, try some artisanal starbrightIn the bustling world of coffee culture, a clear divide is emerging between the behemoths of the industry and the charming independents. As...
25 May, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
In India's retail blitz, luxury spaces miss out bigIn the realm of luxury retail, India encounters a considerable void in super luxury mall infrastructure, stifling opportunities for esteeme...
19 May, 2026, 11.48 AM IST