Bengaluru man used to make tiffin for his daughters. Years later, he became a MasterChef India finalist. How a father’s love for cooking set off a remarkable journeyGrowing up in a gender-neutral household, Bengaluru man Harish Closepet learned the art of cooking as a shared family responsibility. When ...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...
20 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
India’s young consumers are giving Samsung’s AI appliance bet a big boostSamsung sees significant AI appliance growth in India, driven by younger consumers. Connected Samsung appliances in India saw a nearly nine...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
‘You buy the village back’: Bengaluru-based founder, IIM-B graduate, explains the hidden cost of raising children in Bengaluru, Gurugram and PuneBengaluru-based founder, Aditya Kulkarni described modern parenting in Indian metros as a “well furnished prison”, arguing that families ha...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
This 20-year-old Chinese restaurant in Bengaluru is run by a Mandarin family, but it serves veg-only foodFortune Chinese Vegetarian Kitchen in Bengaluru’s Koramangala has been serving Chinese food without meat since 2006. Run by a family with r...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Swiggy forays into dedicated travel concierge service with CREWSwiggy's CREW platform has launched as a dedicated personal travel concierge service. This service plans, books, and curates entire journey...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Social media influencers don entrepreneurial hat; launch VC-backed consumer brandsThe rise of social media influencers has given birth to a new wave of consumer brands, garnering tremendous venture capital interest.
31 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Girls just wanna have fun: The rise of women-only communitiesWomen in India are actively reclaiming leisure time through various initiatives. New communities are forming around hobbies, sports, and so...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Chandra Grahan 2026 in India date and time: Check August 28 Sutak time, where it will be visivle on Raksha Bandhan and do’s and don’tsChandra Grahan 2026 Date: The last lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on August 28 as a deep partial Chandra Grahan. The eclipse will not be ...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Rs 5 lakh investment, Rs 10 crore revenue: How 2 Bengaluru sisters turned their grandmother’s biryani recipe into a thriving food businessTwo Bengaluru sisters have turned a cherished family recipe into a thriving food business. Inspired by their grandmother’s iconic biryani, ...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
From kirana to currency: Small towns are scrambling for dollarsSmall towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle ...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Tiny restaurants are having a big moment as Indian diners chase chefs, stories and scarce seatsSome of the most talked-about restaurants are also the smallest. These under-20-seater, chef-led diners have people battling online for a r...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
India’s restaurants must win back consumer trust amid hygiene crackdown: Fine-dine chain Impresario execIndian restaurants face regulatory crackdowns and calls for greater transparency. Regulators in Mumbai and Bengaluru have suspended license...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Bengaluru house owner robbed: Two men came pretending to rent a house, borrowed a hammer, then attacked and snatched her 40-gram mangalya chainTwo men posing as prospective tenants assaulted a 59-year-old Bengaluru woman and robbed her of a 40-gram gold mangalya chain after gaining...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
You can never be rich in Bangalore? Why even Rs 50-70 lakh salary leaves little money to build wealth; techie explains the mathA techie’s claim that even a Rs 50-70 lakh salary may not be enough to become rich in Bangalore has sparked debate online. Anmol Agarwal br...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
No cement, only mud: Bengaluru IT engineer’s sustainable home is inspired by the 5 elements of nature. His house blends modernism with mindfulnessIT engineer Raghava Rao Bellamkond built a sustainable home named Panchatathva in Bengaluru. This residence blends modern design with rural...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Bengaluru chef who cooks for top techies, reveals trick to make meals protein-heavy without adding carbs: 'If it is paneer...'A chef from Bengaluru recently took to Instagram and revealed how she prepares simple, nutritious meals for engineers in Bengaluru. She exp...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.13 PM IST