Business Today
Subscribe
PMS TodayUS NewsIndiaUPSTARTWeatherBT ShortsNRIEducationElection
BT GolfBT MindrushBT Best Banks
News
latest
trends

Trends

“The rich of Gurugram can’t ignore it anymore,” a senior executive told the publication. “We leave in air-conditioned cars and are met with garbage, cows, and chaos.”
Updated : Jul 9, 2025

'Do you live in Gurugram or Kudagram?': Trash piles spark revolt in India’s richest suburb

A viral tweet from French expat Mathilde R—“never seen so much filth anywhere else”—triggered the backlash. Former Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor added fuel with grim photos. “Shame on you,” he wrote, tagging local officials.

Social media users shared their own experiences and empathised with the user. 
Updated : Jul 9, 2025

'And just like that, a 4-yr old startup was gone': Redditor claims CEO shut down company over video call

The post also contained details about what transpired at the online meeting that left the employees shocked and scrambling for answers. 

A 2.6 km ride in Bengaluru costs RS 39 on meter—but over Rs 170 on an app, according to a user’s viral post.
Updated : Jul 8, 2025

Rs 39 vs Rs 192: Bengaluru woman's viral 'meter vs Uber auto price' post sparks exploitation debate online 

The online outrage also comes in the backdrop of the Karnataka government's ban on bike taxi services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido.

His applications spanned LinkedIn, staffing firms like Michael Page, and direct submissions to company websites, each accompanied by tailored cover letters — but not a single callback has arrived.
Updated : Jul 7, 2025

India’s hiring barriers for NRIs: MBA from HEC Paris and decade in Europe, yet NRI hits dead end seeking jobs

The professional, who also holds an engineering degree from a top college in Tamil Nadu, shared that he has applied to hundreds of roles over the past two years, targeting managerial and senior positions across industrial, tech, and startup sectors.

His post quickly went viral, sparking thousands of reactions. While some users rallied behind his frustration, others were quick to inject nuance into the discussion.
Updated : Jul 7, 2025

'35% tax in India, no safety net...': Viral post kicks off debate over Nordic countries vs India realities

Vineeth K, Founder of Dealsdhamaka and PointPerksPicks, laid out his frustrations in a post on X (formerly Twitter), contrasting the benefits enjoyed by taxpayers in Nordic nations with the experience in India.

The user's post went viral in no time, leaving netizens divided.
Updated : Jul 7, 2025

'What kind of mafia...': Netizen rants over cab, auto chaos in Bengaluru; leaves users divided

He also called out the state government for banning bike taxis, a lifesaver for commuters in the infamous Bangalore traffic.

His post gained traction among social media users, with some users even suggesting the privatisation of municipal corporations in top cities.
Updated : Jul 7, 2025

'And you want to build Disneyland in Haryana?': Jet Airways' former CEO on filthy, trash-filled Gururgam streets

Tagging the Gurugram Municipal Corporation and Haryana CM's office, Kapoor said that the situation is worse than before.

In a post on LinkedIn, Jahagirdar wrote, “India is not short on market size. We’re short on execution. Especially in services. You can build the platform. Match demand and supply. Design the whole funnel.”
Updated : Jul 6, 2025

‘We believe in shortcuts...’: VC founder slams India’s 'chalta hai mindset', says real struggle is brutal execution gaps

Highlighting the core challenge, Archana wrote, “We, as a country, still don’t fully believe in systems. And that’s the real challenge. Not the TAM. Not the tech. Not the pricing. The real grind is building something reliable in a place that resists reliability at every turn.”

Her post quickly attracted reactions from professionals who shared their own experiences.
Updated : Jul 6, 2025

'Employees leave managers not...': Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh names 8 toxic leadership styles that drive talent away

“Having observed hundreds of teams in initial stage of many startups and especially while building my own brand, one thing that stands out is that certain management styles can quietly push even the best employees out the door,” she explained.

The Neeraj Chopra Classic was accorded 'Gold Status' by World Athletics, classifying it among the elite global track and field events. (AP Photo)
Updated : Jul 5, 2025

Neeraj Chopra clinches victory at Bengaluru Classic with 86.18-m throw amid star-studded line-up

Held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, the event showcased some of the world’s top javelin throwers and delivered a series of thrilling moments. The competition was jointly organised by JSW Sports and Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra.

Highlighting this growing disconnect, a user on Reddit posed a simple question: “anyone else missing that kind of interaction?”
Updated : Jul 5, 2025

'Lonely in a crowd...': Viral post laments magic of lost conversations with strangers amid addiction to smartphones

Gatherings dissolve into silent scrolling sessions, conversations are fractured by incessant pings, and the subtle art of listening is slipping away. The result is a paradox: a world overflowing with digital ties, yet starved of real human connection.

From GitHub clues to fake sick days: Dhruv Amin recounts Soham Parekh’s moonlighting fallout (X/@dhruvtruth)
Updated : Jul 5, 2025

'Pissed, then impressed... not sure how he pulled it off': Startup founder details red flags, chaos from hiring Soham Parekh

Dhruv Amin, co-founder of Create, an AI “text-to-app” builder in San Francisco, has spoken publicly about his costly experience hiring Parekh, calling the ordeal a “drain of 1 month of time, focus, and energy”

Parekh acknowledged the allegations, blaming financial stress. “No one likes to work 140 hours a week,” he said. “But I had to do this out of necessity.”
Updated : Jul 5, 2025

'They shot a drone in the air near my house': When Soham Parekh used Op Sindoor to hide his job hustle

Parekh later apologized for “the trouble” caused, which Telegin shared online with the caption: “Soham character arc that I hoped to see.”

At the heart of his concern is a fundamental belief: India does not suffer from a shortage of wealth — it suffers from how that wealth is divided.
Updated : Jul 4, 2025

‘Top 1% holds 40% of wealth...’: Financial analyst warns India’s wealth gap is worse than British era

The Mumbai-based financial analyst points to the Income and Wealth Inequality in India report from the World Inequality Database (2024) and studies from India Today and the World Inequality Lab Working Paper as evidence of a troubling divide.

A top Pakistani official has admitted that India’s BrahMos missile attack on Pakistan’s strategic Nur Khan airbase left Islamabad deeply rattled.
Updated : Jul 4, 2025

'Pak’s nukes under US control...': CIA whistleblower sheds light on nuclear fallout threat post Operation Sindoor

ohn Kiriakou, a former CIA counterterrorism operative who served in Pakistan, claimed that Pakistan’s government has placed its nuclear weapons under the command of an American general, a move he said has forced India to recalibrate its strategy.

Mumbai founder cancels job offer over candidate’s religious comments (Photos: Mohammed Ahmed Bhati/LinkedIn)
Updated : Jul 4, 2025

'Comments that were derogatory towards...': Startup cancels candidate's job offer after background verification, sparks debate

Mohammed Ahmed Bhati, founder of hiring platform Jobbie, announced on LinkedIn that his team withdrew the offer following a background check

Modi also offered a shoutout to Mallya, calling him a man of “everlasting spirit” and thanking him for his friendship.
Updated : Jul 4, 2025

'I did it my way': Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya's karaoke duet at London party fuels online outrage. Watch clip

The video, posted on X, quickly went viral. While some viewers responded with humor, others lashed out. “Sad reality that all fugitives are enjoying lavish lives after looting money from the Indian public,” wrote one user. Another quipped, “All, please visit India.”

He also said that he did multiple jobs, not to scam anyone, but out of necessity. 
Updated : Jul 4, 2025

'No one likes to work 140 hrs a week': Soham Parekh admits to moonlighting for US startups, says 'had to do it because...'

Soham Parekh became the talk of the town when Suhail Doshi, co-founder of Mixpanel and CEO of Playground AI, said in a post on X that he had fired the techie within a week for dishonesty.

The Delhi government from July 1, banned fuel for end-of-life vehicles that are deregistered and not allowed to ply on the roads as per the court’s orders.
Updated : Jul 3, 2025

‘Why ban old cars when jets fly at 40?’: Air Force veteran blasts Delhi’s fuel carbs over ageing vehicles

He questioned why operating 40-year-old aircraft and 30-odd-year-old other commercial transport are okay, but 10-year-old diesel and a 15-year-old petrol vehicles are illegal to ply on the streets of Delhi.

UPSC prep, night shifts, and burnout: Reddit user’s cry for help hits a nerve
Updated : Jul 3, 2025

'No job, no income, still chasing UPSC': Aspirant’s burnout post at 27 sparks wave of job advice on Reddit

The 27-year-old explained how he took up a US IT recruitment job to stay financially afloat while preparing for the civil services exam

The school, Srinivasan says, is designed to foster “win-and-help-win” societies focused on truth, health, and wealth, and reflects his larger mission to rethink governance in the digital age.
Updated : Jul 3, 2025

'Stanford 2.0': Indian-origin techie sparks vision for a digital nation on a Bitcoin-bought island near Singapore

At the island’s center is The Network School, a three-month residential program blending entrepreneurship, emerging tech, and personal development. Participants, chosen for their ambition and unconventional thinking, start days with gym sessions and attend workshops on AI, blockchain, and startup innovation.

Load More

HOT STOCKS

  • NSE
  • BSE
Stay informed about the best performers in Nifty 50. Stocks whose intraday price rose from their previous close are called gainers
  • No data found
SUBSCRIBE TO
BUSINESS TODAY MAGAZINE
Subscribe Now
Already a subscriber?Login

TOP VIDEOS