In 2024, women accounted for 30% of solo visa applications, a figure expected to rise to 37% in 2025. Millennials and Gen Z women, largely in their 20s to 40s, are leading this growth. Top choices for these solo travellers include Bali, Thailand, and Japan, valued for their safety, affordability, and immersive cultural experiences.
Author: Sakina Kheriwala
Radhakishan Damani tops India’s self-made entrepreneurs list; Zomato’s CEO emerges second: Hurun India
Foodtech leaders and e-commerce pioneers dominate India’s Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2024 list, with a surge in valuations and new entrants like Zepto’s youngest founders breaking into the elite ranks.
India’s ‘Laapataa Ladies’ exits Oscars race as shortlists are announced
Kiran Rao’s directorial debut, backed by Aamir Khan Productions, fails to make the cut for the 97th Academy Awards’ International Feature Film shortlist despite strong domestic performance and international campaigning.
Roti Reminders to Clapping Gloves: Most memorable brand campaigns at Kumbh Mela
From transforming handwashing habits through edible reminders to building pop-up sanitation hubs, brands at the Kumbh Mela have seamlessly blended marketing with meaningful social impact. Here’s a roundup of some iconic campaigns during past Kumbhs.
Internship opportunities surge by 25% in 2024: Report
As India’s employers embrace practical training and skill development, 2024 sees record-high internship growth, increased inclusivity, and evolving role expectations. Industry observers anticipate further expansion, diversification, and higher stipends in the coming year.
Prabha Narasimhan to spotlight purposeful innovation at Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit
An unmissable platform for decision-makers and innovators, the Global Pioneers Summit in March 2025 is all about exchanging ground-breaking ideas and building connections that matter. Hear from visionary leaders like Prabha Narasimhan, MD and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive (India), on how to unlock the power of transformative creativity in organizations.
Cricket, celebrities, and beyond: what Indian users asked Alexa in 2024
From cricket scores to celebrities’ net worth, 2024 revealed what captivated Indian Alexa users the most, as they turned to the voice assistant for everything from general knowledge to cooking tips.
India’s global tourism ranking improves to 24th; international arrivals surge
UNWTO figures show a nearly 32% increase in foreign visits, as government outlines expanded infrastructure and connectivity measures.
Google’s Preeti Lobana and Meta’s Sandhya Devanathan: Women trailblazers leading India’s big tech industry
Both Preeti Lobana and Sandhya Devanathan’s appointments are milestones in a broader trend of women rising to leadership positions in the global tech space.
Bombay HC division bench stays Rs 4.5 crore penalty against Patanjali Ayurved
The order suspends a single-judge ruling that had imposed heavy costs on Patanjali Ayurved over alleged trademark infringement of Mangalam Organics’ camphor products.