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Diwali festive period sees rise in 'visiting friends and relatives' travel

Spiritual tourism, local festivals, luxury stays and international travel see uptick

Dussehra festival weekend and vibrant lineup a hit for Box Office

Multiplexes see 2-3 times rise in bookings as big releases draw families and groups

Ambani tops Hurun India Rich List 2025, Roshni Nadar leads among women

Mukesh Ambani tops Hurun India Rich List 2025 with Rs 9.55 trillion wealth, Gautam Adani second, Roshni Nadar Malhotra richest woman, and Aravind Srinivas youngest billionaire

DTH firms pivot to content aggregation as subscriber count declines

With pay DTH subscribers down to 50 million in June, operators such as Dish TV and Tata Play are diversifying into OTT aggregation, broadband and devices to offset revenue decline

Adar Poonawalla in talks with Diageo to buy Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The British multinational alcoholic beverage company is looking for around $2 billion in RCB's valuation, according to media reports

Deepika named as the most viewed Indian star of last decade in 2024: IMDb

Following Padukone is Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who recently starred in the Hollywood film Head of State, and Rani Mukerji, both with six movies

India chases the perfect mini-break this Dussehra as travel demand rises

Leisure hotspots and short-haul SE Asia see surge in demand as hotel tariffs and airfares climb 15-30%

US President Donald Trump announces 100% levies on foreign-made films

US tariffs may script huge setback for Indian films; industry's revenue from US may take 30-40% hit

YouTube introduces Premium Lite subscription plan in India at ₹89 per month

YouTube has rolled out Premium Lite in India, offering ad-free video streaming across devices at Rs 89 per month as a cheaper option to its Premium subscription

ITC Hotels bets on upper upscale and mid-scale growth over luxury

ITC Hotels expects faster growth in its upper upscale and mid-scale brands like Welcomhotel, Fortune, and Storii as luxury expansion opportunities remain limited in India

Final faceoff: India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash sends ad rates soaring

Ad rates for the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 final have spiked, with CTV spots at Rs 30 lakh per 10 seconds and linear TV rates up 66 per cent over average tournament levels

Hyatt sets aside more room for hotels, branded residences in India

Hyatt Hotels will add over 10 hotels annually in India, targeting 150 in five to six years, as it brings new global brands and expands into branded residences

Time spent watching Snapchat content doubles in India in two years

Snapchat doubles user engagement in two years, with rising Snap Stars and Spotlight content making India a global hub for creator-led storytelling

Thomas Cook India partners with Blinkit to deliver forex cards in minutes

Through this collaboration, Blinkit will provide doorstep delivery of Thomas Cook's Borderless Travel Card (for leisure travellers) and Study Buddy (for students) in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai

Agoda sees 67% rise in int'l travel interest to India for Diwali 2025

South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia emerging as new inbound markets for festive period

Kohli retains pole position in brand valuation list with $231 mn in 2024

Kohli leads for the fourth time as India's most valued celebrity, followed by Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan

Hospitality body seeks 5% GST with 50% ITC on hotel rooms under ₹7,500

HRAWI urges GST reforms proposing 5 per cent GST with 50 per cent ITC or 18 per cent GST with full ITC on hotel rooms under ₹7,500 to balance growth and consumer benefits

Delphi World Money acquires stake, management control in Ebix Travels

Delphi World Money acquires equity stake and management control in Ebix Travels to expand beyond forex and build an integrated travel and financial services ecosystem

IHCL invests ₹100 cr in ELEL Hotels via rights issue for Taj Bandstand

ELEL Hotels holds the lease for Bandstand land parcel, where IHCL is developing Taj Bandstand, its fifth Taj-branded hotel in Mumbai alongside Taj Lands End

Brand value flickers for mid-tier celebs as influencers steal stage

A-list celebrities have not yet succumbed to the rise of influencers, as they continue to hold their own sway over audiences