Roshni Shekhar, Akshara Srivastava

Stories by Roshni Shekhar, Akshara Srivastava

India-UK FTA Adds Cheer to Whiskey Lovers

India-UK FTA Adds Cheer to Whiskey Lovers

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2025

'The India-UK FTA is an enormous win for both the Indian consumer and the Scotch whisky industry. It will make whisky more affordable while expanding the Scotch market by about a billion dollars.'

I-Day Weekend Inspires Holiday Rush

I-Day Weekend Inspires Holiday Rush

Rediff.com   6 Aug 2025

'The upcoming long weekend has ignited strong travel intent, with robust bookings across leisure, spiritual and wellness destinations.'

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Is IMAX Luring More Audiences?

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2025

'We're witnessing a consistent surge in audience demand for IMAX screenings, particularly for high-octane, spectacle-driven films.'

Indians Choose Learning Holidays Over Leisure

Indians Choose Learning Holidays Over Leisure

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2025

Travellers are keen to explore traditional Indian arts and crafts like Madhubani painting in Bihar, pottery and weaving workshops in Rajasthan, or Kathakali and Kalaripayattu training in Kerala.

Are Micro Dramas The Future of OTT?

Are Micro Dramas The Future of OTT?

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2025

Micro dramas -- typically 30 seconds to one to two minutes long per episode -- are designed for mobile-first audiences.

'Saiyaara Is Striking A Chord With Gen Z'

'Saiyaara Is Striking A Chord With Gen Z'

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2025

'Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have captured the relevance to and imagination of Gen Z and millennial viewers.'

2025, 'Best Year Ever At India Box Office'

2025, 'Best Year Ever At India Box Office'

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2025

With 17 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in the first six months, this year relied less on big-ticket blockbusters.

Why Theatres Are Losing To OTT

Why Theatres Are Losing To OTT

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2025

Over-the-top platforms make it difficult for movies to run for long periods on the silver screen, thus hurting the cinema industry.

Want To Be A Monsoon Tourist? Read This

Want To Be A Monsoon Tourist? Read This

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2025

Destinations like Coorg, Munnar, the Western Ghats, and parts of the North East, are at their scenic best in the monsoon.

'Today's Traveller Is Driven More By Moods And Moments...'

'Today's Traveller Is Driven More By Moods And Moments...'

Rediff.com   26 Jun 2025

'...than by the calendar.' Indian travellers are no longer restricting their getaways to summer or winter holidays.

Govt tells e-com firms to audit dark patterns, submit yearly reports

Govt tells e-com firms to audit dark patterns, submit yearly reports

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

The government on Wednesday asked e-commerce platforms to conduct annual internal audits to make sure that they are not resorting to manipulative tactics to mislead consumers and prevent them from making right choices -- a technique commonly referred to as dark pattern -- and submit reports to the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA). It comes just a week after Uber was issued a notice by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) over its "advance tip" feature.

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

'IPL Final A Magnet For Cricket Tourism'

Rediff.com   30 May 2025

'It's clear that fans are eager to be part of the live stadium experience, reflecting a growing trend of travel driven by marquee sporting events.'

Brands Begin To Circle Around Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Brands Begin To Circle Around Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Rediff.com   16 May 2025

'Give him a couple of seasons, a cool head, and some long-term form, and he won't just be in campaigns -- he'll be the campaign.'

Trump Effect: Tourists Wary About US Travel

Trump Effect: Tourists Wary About US Travel

Rediff.com   15 May 2025

Tourists hesitant to visit America due to frequent policy changes there.

Biryani finds its place on the valuation menu with rising investor appetite

Biryani finds its place on the valuation menu with rising investor appetite

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2025

Biryani is set to get its own valuation. Devyani International, the largest franchisee of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) quick-service restaurants (QSRs) in India, is considering the acquisition of Sky Gate Hospitality, which operates restaurants under the brand Biryani By Kilo (BBK), it said in a statement to BSE on Monday.

Why McDonalds, KFC Have Gone Korean

Why McDonalds, KFC Have Gone Korean

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2025

The restaurant chains are riding the Hallyu wave -- a phenomenon about the growing global prominence of South Korean pop culture.

From Private Chefs to Jungle Bubbles

From Private Chefs to Jungle Bubbles

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

From high-end villas with private sommeliers to exclusive showcases at cultural centres to private sessions with Michelin-starred chefs and celebrities, hotel chains are pulling out all the stops

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

IPL Boosts JioHotstar To 200M Subscribers

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2025

The subscriber count made JioHotstar one of the largest OTT platforms in the world.

Indians Want To Make An Experience Of Every Trip

Indians Want To Make An Experience Of Every Trip

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2025

'Adventure travel, cultural tours, and wellness retreats are in high demand.'

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

Indians Spent 1.1 Trillion Hours On...

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2025

...their smartphones!