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67% of Gen Z in India prioritise physical health, 63% mental well-being, reveals Burson report

Experience markets are growing fast—segments like concerts, sports, and sightseeing are seeing CAGR of 13–15%. Notably, 39% of ticket buyers for live events in FY24 were Gen Z, with 60% opting for BNPL services.

The pandemic appears to have accelerated Gen Z’s commitment to their well-being as 67% of Indian Gen Z respondents now place greater focus on physical health, while 63% say mental health has become a top priority.

Mumbai dethrones Delhi in Uber’s annual Lost and Found Index; Hyderabad becomes most mindful city

Red-colored items were the most frequently forgotten, followed by blue and yellow.

Delhi, which had held the top spot for two consecutive years, now sits at number two. Meanwhile, Pune climbed two places to third, Bangalore dropped to fourth and Kolkata entered the top five for the first time. While several metro cities competed for forgetfulness, Hyderabad stood out as the least forgetful city among India’s major urban hubs — a notable win for the City of Pearls.

Sport is a passport to the World: Vijay Amritraj calls for cultural shift in India

Discussing India’s 2036 Olympic bid, he encouraged not just hosting but aiming for a top-five medal tally, by focusing on sports where India can win — like shooting, boxing, and women’s sprinting.

Calling for a cultural shift, Amritraj stressed the importance of public-private partnerships, stronger infrastructure, and most importantly, family support. “Parents must be willing to take a chance on sport — even at the cost of traditional education,” he urged.