Employee shocked after discovering salary cut for every leave day despite annual leave entitlementA Kochi-based manager is raising concerns after their employer deducts salary for approved annual leave, a policy not disclosed during hiri...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 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
Rippl launches a social recommendation platform to redefine trust-led discoveryIndian startup Rippl has launched a trust-first social commerce platform to combat the growing 'trust deficit' online. The platform enables...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares inspiring viral startup success story of 'Traffic Vada Pav' owner who now earns lakhs monthlyGaurav Londhe's 'Traffic Vada Pav' is captivating hearts online, thanks to investor Harsh Goenka's X post. Londhe transformed his food deli...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.08 PM IST
'Don't even go near': Muslim youth warned to stay away from Cockroach Janta Party's protestAhead of a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party in Delhi, Muslims received widespread advisories to stay away. Messages circulated on socia...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
FIFA 2026 World Cup to boost beer sales by over 1,000,000,000 pints: Event to boost global GDP by more than $41 billionThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to significantly boost global beer consumption, with over a billion pints expected. Analysts predict a 0.3% ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Chitale vs Starbucks: Pune traveller shares how local heroes are challenging foreign brandsA viral video from Pune International Airport showcases local Maharashtrian brands like Chitale Bandhu and Ganesh Bhel standing alongside g...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
FIFA WC 2026 set to be a free kick for tourism, retail and clothing industryAnalysts said U.S. hotel operators Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt as well as online travel platforms Airbnb, Booking Holdings and Expedia are p...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Ixigo acquires majority stake in hotels brand Brevistay for Rs 66 croreGurugram-based Ixigo has acquired a 55% stake in hotel-booking brand Brevistay for Rs 66 crore, significantly strengthening its hotels busi...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
GoodPass wants to be the transaction layer of AI-powered travelThe experiences market is a $250-billion global opportunity projected to grow faster than flights or hotels. Yet the segment has remained u...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Delhi hotel Fire: Who is Lavkesh Bajaj, Malviya Nagar hotel owner, and how did a six-room B&B become a 25-room hotel?Lavkesh Bajaj hotel owner: A devastating fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Malviya Nagar claimed 21 lives. Owner Lavkesh Bajaj is now under inve...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Vietnam to introduce pre-arrival health declaration requirement from July 1Vietnam will implement a new health declaration rule for all international travellers starting July 1, 2026. This measure aims to track inf...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
'Curb unfair practices by drivers': Court orders Ola to pay Rs 50,000 to passenger driven 25 km away from destinationA consumer court in Andhra Pradesh held Ola responsible after a driver stranded a woman en route to a judicial exam. The platform was order...
29 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST