'When you retire and get out of auto-rickshaw...’: Navya Naveli Nanda's father once asked his grandfather Raj Kapoor what he expected from him. The answer stayed with industrialist Nikhil Nanda for his lifeNikhil Nanda, Raj Kapoor's grandson, recalls a key childhood lesson: real success isn't about fancy cars, but about earning love and respec...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Navya Naveli Nanda's father once told a Russian taxi driver he is Raj Kapoor's grandson. The driver stopped the car. What happened next stunned industrialist Nikhil NandaNikhil Nanda, grandson of the legendary Raj Kapoor, shares a vivid memory. He discovered his grandfather's immense global fame during a sno...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
RCB on the ground, ₹2.1 lakh bill on the table & 6,200 peak orders in a minute on the app: India's IPL food obsession revealedIPL 2026 fueled a massive surge in food delivery and restaurant bookings across India. Swiggy reported significant jumps in orders and rese...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
'Cubicles to cliffs': Bengaluru woman quits unfulfilling corporate job; finds peace serving chai to strangers at her Himalayan cafeA Bengaluru woman who left her corporate career behind to start a new chapter in the mountains has gone viral after sharing a glimpse of he...
31 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Breakfast of Michelin star championsBreakfast is an overlooked masterpiece in the culinary world, yet Michelin, a pivotal authority in gastronomy, hasn't fully recognized this...
27 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
DS Group brings UK-based Ben's Cookies to India; eyes 10 outlets in FY27DS Group is bringing British brand Ben's Cookies to India. The company plans to open up to 10 stores in Delhi and Mumbai this fiscal year. ...
27 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Inflation in driver’s seat likely to stall discretionary spendWhile consumer demand had started improving over the past four months after a prolonged slowdown, rising crude oil prices, supply disruptio...
13 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Starbucks bullish on India growth story; opens first Reserve store in east India at KolkataTata Starbucks sees strong long-term growth in India's coffee market. The company is expanding its presence with new Starbucks Reserve stor...
08 May, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares Mumbai’s new obsession after Labubu, mahjong and padel, and you may have tried it tooIndustrialist Harsh Goenka has creatively embraced artificial intelligence to illustrate Mumbai's burgeoning benne dosa craze. His first AI...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
UDAN Yatri Cafe: List of Indian airports where you can get samosa, chai, water bottle & more for Rs 10UDAN Yatri Cafe has expanded to 17 airports, offering budget-friendly meals with tea at Rs 10 and affordable snacks. This initiative, part ...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Latte to talk about: Cafes are trying to reclaim their glory days as hubs of conversation and are wooing the youngYoung Indians are turning to cafés for meaningful conversations and community, moving beyond passive screen time. In cities like New Delhi,...
29 Mar, 2026, 07.57 AM IST
Rameshwaram Cafe in Mumbai announces 'free' public food trials; Check dates, timings and must-try foodsThe celebrated Bengaluru-based Rameshwaram Cafe has officially arrived in Mumbai, taking over the historic Eros building in Churchgate. To ...
02 Mar, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Mumbai cafe run by neurodivergent staff sets new model of hospitality, inclusionCafe Arpan in Mumbai is redefining hospitality by employing neurodivergent adults. Specialised training and visual aids support staff in da...
22 Feb, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Did a Mumbai café shut down because its proprietor could not see past his list of no-nos?The list seems to be more of a vindication of what restaurants should not do.
06 Mar, 2021, 10.59 AM IST
Coronavirus outbreak: Cafes, restaurants in Mumbai to operate with precautionThe new order has allowed work to continue on on going infrastructure projects, involving water, sewerage,Transportation and roads is invol...
21 Mar, 2020, 06.46 AM IST
- Cyber cafes sweat under security heat
A few days ago, Suresh Makhija had a policeman for a visitor at his cyber cafe in South Mumbai. But he was not at all rattled.
13 Aug, 2008, 03.50 AM IST