Indian Railways has revised its ticket cancellation and refund guidelines to improve transparency, reduce misuse, and make seat allocation more efficient for passengers. Under the updated system, refund eligibility will now depend on how early a passenger cancels their ticket before the train’s departure. Revised Refund Structure As per the…
Continue ReadingRadisson Hotel Group leads in European upper-upscale and resorts segments, while building momentum into 2026
Brussels, Mar 24: Radisson Hotel Group has announced a strong close to 2025, recording over 272 new hotel signings and openings, reinforcing its position as a leading, owner-centric hospitality group and setting the stage for continued expansion in 2026 and beyond. The Group maintained its leadership in Europe’s upper-upscale segment,…
Continue ReadingThe Future of Digital Marketing: AI and Immersive Technologies Driving Hyper-Targeted Campaigns in 2026
Digital marketing in 2026 is evolving into a highly intelligent and experience-driven ecosystem. With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), brands are now able to connect with consumers in more meaningful, precise, and personalized ways. What was once broad…
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Gold Stabilises Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
By Konstantinos Chrysikos, Head of Customer Relationship Management at Kudotrade Gold stabilised to some extent on Tuesday after successive sessions in the red as markets continued to navigate increased uncertainty on the geopolitical direction in the Middle East. While tensions and oil prices remain elevated, concerns about inflation and rising…
Continue ReadingMetal Park and Binghatti Sign Strategic agreement to Strengthen Control, Quality and Efficiency Across Construction Supply Chains
Metal Park has signed a strategic lease agreement with Binghatti, establishing a collaboration focused on optimising Binghatti’s own construction supply chain through improved control, efficiency and material assurance. The partnership reflects a growing shift among leading developers toward greater ownership of how critical construction materials are sourced, processed and delivered…
Continue ReadingTembo Global Industries’ Subsidiary Signs NDA with Defence PSU for Collaboration
Tembo Global Industries Limited announced that its subsidiary, Tembo Classic Engineering Private Limited (formerly known as Tembo Defence Products Private Limited), has entered into a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with a leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) engaged in defence production in India. The agreement marks a strategic step towards exploring potential collaboration opportunities in the indigenous design, development, and manufacturing of engineering products for defence applications,…
Continue ReadingMasked Traditions Come Alive: Himachal’s Ancient Raulane Festival Goes Viral
Raulane Festival of Himachal Pradesh: A Centuries-Old Himalayan Tradition Celebrating Faith, Nature and Community Bright and colourful images from Himachal Pradesh have recently gone viral on social media, drawing attention to the Raulane Festival, an ancient winter ritual celebrated in the Kinnaur district. The visuals—featuring masked performers, traditional costumes, and symbolic…
Continue ReadingBata India crosses 700 franchise stores, strengthens reach across emerging markets
India, Mar 24: Bata, India’s most trusted footwear brand, has crossed the milestone of 700 franchise stores across the country, marking a significant step in its retail expansion journey and reinforcing the growing importance of the franchise-led model in taking the brand deeper into emerging India. The milestone reflects Bata…
Continue ReadingDALKHAI Initiative: Strengthening Local Livelihoods to Curb Migration
The state government of Odisha has stepped up efforts to address the issue of labour migration by promoting the DALKHAI initiative, a programme aimed at creating more employment opportunities within local communities and improving rural livelihoods. The initiative focuses on ensuring that people, especially in rural and tribal regions, can find…
Continue ReadingSaveIN expands beyond healthcare into USD 50 bn multi-category premium market
New Delhi, Mar 24: SaveIN, a fast-growing fintech platform enabling consumers to pay for services through easy EMIs, has announced its strategic expansion beyond healthcare into multiple high-demand categories including travel, furniture, lifestyle, home improvement, insurance premium financing, and consumer durables. The move aims to make premium products and services…
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