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NEW DELHI: Shah Rukh Khan’s production company, Red Chillies Entertainment, has opposed IRS officer Sameer Wankhede’s plea in the Delhi High Court seeking to remove the series The Ba***ds of Bollywood from various online platforms. On Wednesday, the company argued that the show is a work of satire and accused Wankhede of forum shopping by…
Shopping might be one of the most enduring pastimes, but few pause to consider that the price tags they see might come from some of the costliest retail streets in the world. Cushman & Wakefield’s latest report, Main Streets Across the World 2025, captures a picture of how the most expensive streets might look around…
India’s consumption landscape is gearing up for a major shift over the coming decade, with the country’s retail market expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030. A new report by venture capital firm Fireside Ventures says this surge will be fuelled by rising disposable incomes, faster digital adoption and the growth of a large aspirational…
New research from the University of South Florida suggests that drinking coffee before shopping can lead to significantly increased spending. Shoppers who consumed caffeinated coffee bought more items, particularly non-essential ones, and spent approximately 50% more than those who had decaf or water. This effect was observed in both in-store and online shopping scenarios. We’ve…
Shopping receipts, often made of thermal paper, contain toxic bisphenols like BPA, which can be absorbed into the bloodstream. These chemicals are known hormone disruptors linked to various health issues, including fertility problems and increased cancer risk. Opt for email receipts to avoid direct contact with these potentially harmful substances. Go ahead — indulge in…
Microsoft and Arizona State University researchers have released a study showing that current AI agents, including leading models like GPT-4o and Gemini-2.5-Flash, are vulnerable to manipulation when performing tasks like making purchases on users’ behalf. The research raises concerns about how reliable these autonomous agents will be when working unsupervised, potentially slowing the promised “agentic…
This Diwali, consumers have shown growing enthusiasm for premium electronics, spending on costlier smartphones, large-screen TVs, and high-end home appliances. From Navratri through the festival of lights, sales of smartphones priced above Rs 30,000 reached an all-time high, while 43-inch televisions surpassed the long-favourite 32-inch models for the first time, according to industry analysts and…
India’s online shopping patterns are gradually becoming less dependent on the festive season, though mobiles and electronics continue to drive the September-October sales surge, according to a report by consulting firm Redseer. As per news agency PTI, the study notes that while the overall online retail sector is moving towards a more balanced, year-round demand…
As Diwali festivities continue, shoppers are turning to quick-commerce platforms for last-minute festive essentials, driving a surge in orders even as broader ecommerce remained muted in the past week. Ultra-fast delivery services are attracting buyers seeking gifts, sweets, lights, diyas, and puja items in the final festive week.Ecommerce consultancy Datum Intelligence said that almost 70%…
This year, India’s online Diwali shopping was largely powered by non-metro cities, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of all e-commerce orders. Tier 3 cities alone contributed more than half of the total, industry data shows. Logistics intelligence platform ClickPost analysed over 4.25 crore shipments and found that non-metro regions are now the fastest-growing drivers of…
