Greenlight Desk
Staff reporting from the Greenlight editorial desk.
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Events
Forever Star India Season 6 Grand Finale 2027 to Be Held in Jaipur
Forever Star India Season 6 concludes with its Grand Finale scheduled for January 8–10, 2027, in Jaipur. Explore the three featured pageant categories and event details.
Entrepreneur
Small-Town Founders Building National Brands
The assumption that a serious company needs a metro address is breaking down. What founders outside the big cities do differently.
Hotel
Boutique Stays in India That Outclass the Big Chains
Owner-run properties are quietly beating international chains on service, food and sense of place. Here is what to look for when booking one.
Brand
How Homegrown Skincare Brands Won Shelf Space
A decade ago the shelves were imported. Indian brands took them back by solving for climate, skin tone and price in that order.
Restaurant
Regional Thalis Worth Travelling For
A thali is a regional argument served on one plate. Six that reward the trip, and what to order alongside them.
Influencer
Micro-Influencers Are Quietly Outperforming Celebrities
Smaller accounts convert better and cost a fraction as much. Why brands are moving budget down the follower count.
Travel
Monsoon Travel in India: Where It Actually Works
Most of the country is miserable in heavy rain. A handful of regions are at their best. Knowing the difference saves a holiday.
Startup's
Why Indian D2C Brands Are Opening Physical Stores
Brands built to avoid retail are signing leases. Rising ad costs, returns and the limits of an online-only relationship explain most of it.
