India’s affluent consumers are redirecting discretionary spending away from material luxury and toward private, experience-led travel, with multi-generational holidays, exclusive villa stays and resort buyouts emerging as the new markers of premium consumption. According to Visa Consulting & Analytics’ *India’s Affluent Economy 2025-26* white paper, travel now accounts for 58% of discretionary spending among India’s…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Thursday defended former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai amid the ongoing embezzlement row, claiming that Rai worked with immense dedication for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement.While talking to reporters, Maurya said the incident was painful, but turning it into…
The 9th edition of the Times Business Awards, West Bengal 2026, presented by Optimal Media Solutions, The Times of India, was successfully hosted at The Westin, Kolkata, in a grand and prestigious ceremony that brought together the state’s most influential business leaders, innovators, and changemakers.The evening served as a powerful platform to recognise and celebrate…
For centuries, sailors crossing the Atlantic occasionally encountered floating mats of brown seaweed drifting far from land. These patches were largely associated with the Sargasso Sea, a region of relatively calm waters in the North Atlantic where free-floating sargassum has long formed part of a unique marine ecosystem. That picture has changed dramatically over the…
Foreign investors continued to exit Indian equities for yet another month, with June witnessing withdrawals of Rs 49,340 crore $5.16 billion), as global and domestic factors continued to weigh on investment sentiment.The latest sell-off has pushed cumulative Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) outflows from Dalal Street to Rs 2.7 lakh crore in 2026 so far, according…
The president of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, is the man of the moment as he flies around in a private jet from one stadium to other, attending FIFA World Cup games in US, Canada and Mexico. FIFA President Gianni Infantino (REUTERS) The 56-year-old executive’s net worth and earnings has been increasingly…
An invasive snake that likely arrived on Guam hidden inside military cargo after the Second World War went on to transform the island’s ecosystem in ways scientists are still trying to understand. The brown tree snake, native to parts of Australia, Papua New Guinea and nearby islands, found an environment unlike any it had encountered…
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 key proposals, including the landmark new scheme “Gyanodaya – Prosperity through Education” scheme, aiming to ensure free education for students from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) level. Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 key proposals, including the landmark new scheme “Gyanodaya –…
Shabana Azmi reveals how Vijaya Mehta turned forgotten punchlines into unforgettable moments: ‘She inevitably messed up the punch line’ As the Indian film and theatre fraternity continues to mourn the loss of legendary actor-director Vijaya Mehta, Shabana Azmi has shared a heartfelt remembrance of her mentor and collaborator. Looking back on their association, Azmi celebrated…
Erling Haaland is making waves at his debut World Cup, netting five goals and trailing only Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot. Norway’s star striker finds solace in his understated, comfortable home away from the pitch. His YouTube video reveals a kitchen featuring fresh rosemary, focused shelf lighting, jute coasters for a boho vibe, and…
