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4 days ago
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Top 10 busiest airport pairs in 2024-25: India is the 5th biggest aviation market and ranks 7th among the busiest airport pairs globally
Top 10 busiest airport pairs in 2024-25: The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) latest World Air Transport Statistics report indicated a positive trend in the global aviation industry, with global passenger demand increasing by 2.6 per cent this year compared to June 2024. Meanwhile, international demand rose 3.2 per cent compared to June 2024, while domestic demand increased 1.6%, according to the report. Asia Pacific has experienced the highest percentage growth in this region, recording a year-on-year increase of 22.8% and welcoming 21 million premium passengers. The region also dominated the list of the world's busiest airport pairs, with the most popular route being Jeju-Seoul (CJU-GMP), which had 13.2 million people fly between the two last year. Jeddah-Riyadh (JED-RUH) was the only airport combination in the top ten that was not from Asia Pacific. Regionally, New York John F. Kennedy International Airport-Los Angeles (JFK-LAX) was the busiest route in North America with 2.2 million passengers, while Barcelona-Palma de Mallorca (BCN-PMI) was the busiest in Europe with 2 million. Source: International Air Transport Association – World Air Transport Statistics 2024 Based on the report, India made a notable entry in the world's busiest airport pairs. The Mumbai – Delhi airport pair is ranked 7th, with 5.9 million passengers. India emerged as the world's fifth-biggest aviation market, handling 211 million passengers last year, a growth of 11.1% compared to 2023, ahead of Japan and trailing behind the US and China – the biggest aviation markets in the world. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More
Indian Express
07-08-2025
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Top 10 most valuable food brands in 2025: THIS Indian brand ranks #14 in value and #2 in strength globally
Top 10 Most Valuable Global Food Brands in 2025: As the food and beverage (F&B) industry rapidly evolves with ever-changing consumer preferences, health consciousness, and growing demand for convenience, Brand Finance's latest Food & Drink 2025 report revealed the top 100 food brands in the world. Together, the top 100 F&B brands hold a collective brand value of USD 250.8 billion in 2025, with the top 10 alone contributing over 35 per cent, a combined USD 88.4 billion. Nestlé has retained its position as the world's most valuable food brand for the tenth consecutive year, with a brand value of USD 19.97 billion. Swiss chocolatier Lindt registered a 14 per cent increase in brand value (USD 4.9 billion), entering the global top 10 list for the first time. It has also been ranked among the six strongest food brands, emerging as a 'brand to watch' in 2025. Chinese dairy giant Yili, with a brand value of USD 11.2 billion, ranks third globally and continues to hold the title of the world's most valuable dairy brand for the sixth year in a row. Taiwan's Uni-President and Italy's Barilla rose to #8 and #9, respectively, driven by a 35 per cent and 21 per cent increase in brand value this year. Source: Brand Finance Food & Drink 2025 India's Amul, the world's largest dairy cooperative, recorded a 24 per cent surge in brand value in 2025, reaching USD 4.1 billion. This propelled Amul from #22 last year to #14 on the list of most valuable global food brands. It also secured the #5 spot among the world's most valuable dairy brands. In terms of brand strength, Amul made an even bigger leap, now ranked the second strongest food brand globally, with a Brand Strength Index (BSI) score of 91.2 out of 100. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More
Indian Express
06-08-2025
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Top 10 countries with the fastest mobile internet in 2025: Here's where India stands
Top 10 countries with the fastest mobile internet in 2025: We live in a digital era, with around 5.56 billion people using the internet globally as of early 2025, according to DataReportal. As the internet becomes increasingly central to modern life, the global rollout of 5G has led users to rely more on mobile devices than desktops, resulting in significant leaps in mobile internet speeds. According to Ookla, median cellular download speeds worldwide have surged by more than 80 per cent in the past two years. Leading the charge is the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which now boasts the world's fastest mobile internet, with users experiencing a median download speed of 546.14 Mbps as of June 2025, per the Speedtest Global Index. Several Gulf nations dominate the rankings, with five of them placing in the global top 10 for mobile internet speed, well above the worldwide average. The broader trend points to Asia and the Middle East leading the pack, while the United States ranks 14th globally at 165.57 Mbps speed. Speedtest Global Index ranked countries as per the highest median mobile internet speed as of July 2025, listed below are the top 10 countries: India currently ranks 26th in the world for median mobile download speed, clocking in at 133.51 Mbps, a three-spot improvement from its previous position. The jump reflects India's ongoing digital transformation, strengthened by the expansion of mobile network infrastructure and the continued rollout of 5G technology aimed at bringing high-speed internet access to its vast population. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More
Indian Express
05-08-2025
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Top 10 safest cities in India 2025: Mangalore leads, Delhi ranks at the bottom
Top 10 safest cities in India 2025: India was positioned 67th among the world's safest countries in the latest Numbeo Safety Index mid-2025 rankings, achieving an index score of 55.8. However, in city-wise safety rankings, Mangalore has been ranked as the safest city in India, praised for its low crime rates and strong civic infrastructure, globally ranking #49 with a safety index score of 74.2. In Gujarat, three cities—Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and Surat—rank next with safety scores of 69.2, 68.2, and 66.6, respectively. The capital city, New Delhi, along with Noida and Ghaziabad, has been ranked among the most unsafe Indian cities. The cities' growing concerns over safety, especially for women, have pushed them to the bottom of the index, with Delhi having a crime index score of 59.03, Ghaziabad with 58.44, and Noida with 55.1. Source: Numbeo Safety Index by City 2025 Methodology: Numbeo analysed how secure people feel in their daily lives, both during daylight hours and at night, and ranked them on the basis of public perceptions of threats such as 'mugging, robbery, car theft, physical attacks by strangers, harassment in public places, and discrimination based on factors like skin colour, ethnicity, gender or religion.' It also includes concerns over property crimes like vandalism and burglary, as well as violent crimes like assault and homicide. Several cities in the Middle East have earned global recognition for their safety and stability, with, notably, five of them being ranked among the world's top 10 safest cities. Leading the list is Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a safety index score of 88.8 mid-year, holding the top spot as the safest city globally for the ninth consecutive year, while the UAE ranks second at the country level. Source: Numbeo Safety Index by City 2025 Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More
Indian Express
01-08-2025
- Indian Express
Top 10 favourite cities in the world 2025: THIS Indian city beats Florence to enter top 5; Mumbai, Agra in Global Top 20
World's top 10 favourite travel cities in 2025: The world's most beloved travel destinations in 2025, as ranked by Travel + Leisure readers, are celebrated for their rich culture, top-tier hotels, vibrant dining scenes, and unforgettable, world-class experiences. Asia dominates the list, with 11 cities featured in the top 25. Mexico leads among countries, with four cities in the rankings, including San Miguel de Allende, which retains its #1 spot for the second year running. The Mexican city is acclaimed for its colonial charm, walkability, affordability, cultural events, and dynamic art scene. Thailand impressively claims two spots in the top 10: Chiang Mai at #2 and the capital city Bangkok at #4, followed closely by Tokyo (#3) and Kyoto (#8) from Japan. More surprisingly, cities with ancient histories, such as Cuzco, Peru (No. 10), Rome, Italy (No. 18), and Mérida, Mexico (No. 25), have also featured on this year's list, renowned for their archaeological marvels. Significantly, three Indian cities – Jaipur, Mumbai, and Agra – feature in the Global Top 25, making India the second-most represented country on the list after Mexico. Source: Travel + Leisure Readers' 25 Favourite Cities in the World of 2025 India stands out in this year's rankings with three cities in the global top 25: Jaipur, Mumbai, and Agra, each offering a heady cocktail of heritage, history, and culture. Three cities in India have been ranked on the list—Jaipur, Mumbai, and Agra—each city known for its unique cultural and historical appeal, thereby growing its appeal as a top travel destination. Jaipur, home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, has overtaken Italy's Florence, which is now at #11. The Pink City is ranked at #5 of the best cities to travel to globally, according to the Travel + Leisure World's Best Cities 2025. India's financial capital – also the heart of the Hindi film industry – Mumbai, is ranked at #16, attracting visitors with its mix of colonial architecture, bustling nightlife, high-end dining, and iconic spots like Marine Drive, Gateway of India, and more. Agra, globally renowned for the seventh wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal, has been ranked #20. Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager – Content at The Indian Express. She leads the Top 10 section, curating list-based features on key national and international developments, and manages daily news content. She also produces SEO-driven articles and collaborates with the Lifestyle team to conduct interviews with notable artists and write workplace culture features. ... Read More
