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MrBeast’s ambitious reality show, which the YouTube megastar hopes will expand his massive online reach and turn the corner on recent controversies, is already raising questions from consumer advocates over a partnership with a fintech company

ICICI Bank and Times Internet on Wednesday launched a super-premium credit card targeted at ultra high-net-worth individuals. The card, the inaugural edition of which has been crafted from a metal alloy derived from the historic printing plates of The Times of India, is powered by Visa. Cardholders will receive exclusive benefits, including doorstep visa services, exclusive invite-only events by The Times of India Group, access to elite clubs, unlimited lounge access at more than 1,300 global airports, attractive reward points, and helicopter rides, among others. The 'Times Black ICICI Bank Credit Card' provides curated privileges designed to cater to the refined tastes of these individuals with significant spending power. Annual fee for the card is ₹20,000, but the fees will be waived on yearly expenditures of ₹25 lakh through these cards.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After Sony Pictures Networks India’s $10-billion merger with Zee Entertainment fell apart earlier this year, the network’s new managing director and CEO, Gaurav Banerjee, is rolling out a bold strategy to reset operations. Banerjee, known for his sharp programming instincts, has zeroed in on three priorities—reviving Sony Entertainment Television (SET), ramping up premium live sports, and driving subscriptions on SonyLIV.

Britain’s government has approved the sale of Royal Mail’s parent company to a Czech billionaire, paving the way for the postal service to pass into foreign ownership for the first time in its 500-year history

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday expressed his disappointment at not being included in the new Mahayuti government and said he would decide his future course after talking to people from his constituency. Thirty-nine legislators from Mahayuti allies, the BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, were sworn in on Sunday in the first cabinet expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government. Ten former ministers were dropped from the cabinet, and 16 new faces have been introduced. Former ministers Bhujbal and Dilip Walse Patil of NCP and Mungantiwar and Vijaykumar Gavit of BJP were some of the prominent leaders excluded from the new cabinet. Talking to reporters, Bhujbal said he was upset at not being included in the new cabinet.

Shoppers laden with bags from Fendi, Loewe, Prada and other designer labels clog the narrow sidewalks of Milan’s swankiest shopping street

Bradley Dawson, has been found guilty of killing his wife, Christe Chen Dawson, during their honeymoon in Fiji. The court concluded he acted with intent after analyzing evidence and testimony.

Dexter: Original Sin, a prequel to the original series, continues with weekly episodes. Episodes are available exclusively on Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States and Paramount+ in the UK.

neighbourhood billionaire, and all this is available in your city. Ultra-luxury houses that can give The Louvre a run for its money — like this particular residential tower in Mumbai where you can enjoy an original Picasso in the lobby as you sip your morning tea — are becoming all too common in India. The price tag can run into hundreds of crores, something that’s hardly a deterrent for the rich and famous whose numbers seem to only be increasing, with India adding a billionaire every 5 days in 2023. The extraordinary surge in wealth since the pandemic has fuelled a boom in the luxury housing market that has all but reshaped the country’s real estate landscape. With the pandemic behind us and the economy continuing to deliver world-beating growth, the luxury residential segment is emulating the growth march, setting new benchmarks for opulence, exclusivity and sophistication.

Dexter: Original Sin is set to expand the story of Dexter Morgan. It will focus on his formative years. The show will feature a total of 10 episodes.

The Insurance Broking Association of India recently published a report on general insurance claims, which includes a simple comparison of various insurers’ claims performance across a range of metrics. The data is also broken down by line of business – health, motor, fire, etc. 

The next United Nations climate conference will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant carbon source

The NFL’s desire to become a global powerhouse is no secret

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. FMCG and tobacco conglomerate Dharampal Satyapal Group's (DS Group) hospitality arm is aggressively expanding its hospitality division, with plans to increase its portfolio from six hotels to 10-12 by FY27. The company is focusing on both city and resort 4–5-star hotel category properties, primarily in "high-growth" regions across India, Rajiv Kumar, vice chairman of the company, said, speaking exclusively to Mint.

The Corcoran Group founder Barbara Corcoran argues that a massive mortgage rate drop would be ‘tremendous’ for the markets during an appearance on ‘Cavuto: Coast to Coast.’

MG Motor India, through its newly established premium retail channel MG Select, has unveiled the MG Cyberster, an electric two-seater roadster that marries heritage with modernity. The Cyberster pays homage to the iconic 1960s MG B Roadster while incorporating cutting-edge technology. It will make its market debut in January 2025 at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. The MG Cyberster is set to be the first vehicle in the MG Select lineup, with the company aiming to introduce four new energy vehicles in the next two years. MG Select will cater to a growing demand for «accessible luxury» by providing exclusive experience centres across 12 Indian cities.

LG Electronics India is concerned that its South Korean parent may in the future start separate businesses in India which could compete with the former since there is no exclusivity arrangement between the two of them. India's largest home appliances maker highlighted the apprehensions in its draft prospectus filed with the market regulator on Friday for a planned initial public offering (IPO). The mega public issue will see LG Electronics sell a 15% stake in the Indian subsidiary to raise around ₹15,000 crore, potentially making it India's fifth-largest IPO after Life Insurance Corporation, Hyundai Motor, Paytm and Coal India.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As demand for hotel rooms in India is expected to outpace supply in the coming years, Lemon Tree Hotels is readying itself to leverage its brand identity and capture a more premium pricing. The company’s chairperson, Patanjali G.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Our struggles with achieving foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) in the nine schools that we run, despite the resources and expertise available, are significant. To begin with, let me recap my earlier column.