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US Restaurant Charges Rs 10,650 Cake-Cutting Fee, Reacts After Receipt Goes Viral
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
One restaurant owner responded to the video saying that $110 for 11 people is "utterly ridiculous".
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www.ndtv.com
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Rs 3,52,000 Before Moving In: Gurgaon Tenant Breaks Down Shocking Cost Of Renting A Flat
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Gurgaon News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Gurgaon tenant has gone viral after revealing that finding a 2BHK apartment in the city cost him ₹3.52 lakh even before moving in. His detailed breakdown of brokerage, deposits, travel and hidden expenses has sparked debate online over Gurgaon's costly rental market.
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www.ndtv.com
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Taking a Home Loan? Read This Before You Sign Property Papers
- Friday April 10, 2026
- India News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
What stretches buyers financially is not the cost of the property alone, but everything attached to it that quietly add up over 15-20 years.
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www.ndtv.com
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Woman Orders Same Pizza On Zomato, Swiggy And Ownly In Bengaluru, And Found The Cheapest
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Edited by NDTV Food Desk
The Bengaluru-based woman compared the prices of the same food item a corn pizza from Pizza Hut, JP Nagar across three different apps
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food.ndtv.com
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7 Surprising Things You Think Are Free But May Have To Pay For When Travelling Abroad
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
If you are planning to travel abroad, make sure to budget for these hidden costs to avoid last-minute shocks!
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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12 Secret Travel Costs That Could Blow Your Holiday Budget
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Hidden travel costs can quickly turn a budget holiday into an unexpectedly expensive one. However, with a little research and foresight, you can remain in control of your travel expenses.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
- Friday October 3, 2025
- Written by David Delima
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Travel In The US Is Dead": Influencer Rants About $500 Resort Fee At Hawaii Hotel
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
She stated that the resort fee wasn't clearly mentioned during the booking process, and she only discovered it when she received her final bill.
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www.ndtv.com
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'No Added Fees, No Hidden Taxes': Swiggy Launches Toing In Pune For Affordable Meals
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
The pilot app is live in select areas of Pune and targets students and young professionals with low-cost meal options. Swiggy has launched the app on the App Store and Google Play.
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food.ndtv.com
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9 Hidden Travel Costs Many Indians Forget To Budget For
- Friday August 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Neha Grover
If you are planning a trip and dont want to shock yourself later when additional expenses add onto your budget, follow this guide to know where you might need to spend a little extra.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Rapido Launches 'Ownly' Food Delivery App With a Promise of Delivering Affordable Meals Under Rs. 150
- Thursday August 14, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launched a food delivery app in India on Wednesday. Named Ownly, it is reportedly a zero-commission platform that aims to provide food items at rates comparable to the offline market. According to a report, it focuses on delivering affordable food, with items such as rice and eggs priced below Rs. 100. However, the app ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Mystery Service Charges, Surprise Ad Placements": Restaurant Owner Shares Reason For Quitting Zomato
- Monday June 2, 2025
- Edited by Somdatta Saha
Social media users supported the restaurant owner in the comments section. Read on for details.
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food.ndtv.com
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Techie Criticises Bengaluru FC's Zomato Packaging, Goalkeeper Jokes: "Share GPay Details"
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A techie sparked a debate on social media after expressing frustration over Zomato's Rs 12 "packaging charges," which promoted Bengaluru FC's advertisement.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Restaurant Charges Rs 10,650 Cake-Cutting Fee, Reacts After Receipt Goes Viral
- Wednesday May 20, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
One restaurant owner responded to the video saying that $110 for 11 people is "utterly ridiculous".
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www.ndtv.com
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Rs 3,52,000 Before Moving In: Gurgaon Tenant Breaks Down Shocking Cost Of Renting A Flat
- Saturday May 9, 2026
- Gurgaon News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Gurgaon tenant has gone viral after revealing that finding a 2BHK apartment in the city cost him ₹3.52 lakh even before moving in. His detailed breakdown of brokerage, deposits, travel and hidden expenses has sparked debate online over Gurgaon's costly rental market.
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www.ndtv.com
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Taking a Home Loan? Read This Before You Sign Property Papers
- Friday April 10, 2026
- India News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
What stretches buyers financially is not the cost of the property alone, but everything attached to it that quietly add up over 15-20 years.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Woman Orders Same Pizza On Zomato, Swiggy And Ownly In Bengaluru, And Found The Cheapest
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Edited by NDTV Food Desk
The Bengaluru-based woman compared the prices of the same food item a corn pizza from Pizza Hut, JP Nagar across three different apps
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food.ndtv.com
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7 Surprising Things You Think Are Free But May Have To Pay For When Travelling Abroad
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
If you are planning to travel abroad, make sure to budget for these hidden costs to avoid last-minute shocks!
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
12 Secret Travel Costs That Could Blow Your Holiday Budget
- Wednesday November 26, 2025
- Travel | Somdatta Saha
Hidden travel costs can quickly turn a budget holiday into an unexpectedly expensive one. However, with a little research and foresight, you can remain in control of your travel expenses.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Department of Consumer Affairs to Probe E-Commerce Platforms Over Hidden Cash-on-Delivery Charges
- Friday October 3, 2025
- Written by David Delima
The Department of Consumer Affairs has launched an investigation into e-commerce platforms for allegedly imposing hidden charges on cash-on-delivery (COD) orders. These fees, often added during checkout, have triggered consumer complaints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi called the practice a “dark pattern” that misleads and exploits buyers. The m...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Travel In The US Is Dead": Influencer Rants About $500 Resort Fee At Hawaii Hotel
- Tuesday September 30, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
She stated that the resort fee wasn't clearly mentioned during the booking process, and she only discovered it when she received her final bill.
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www.ndtv.com
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'No Added Fees, No Hidden Taxes': Swiggy Launches Toing In Pune For Affordable Meals
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
The pilot app is live in select areas of Pune and targets students and young professionals with low-cost meal options. Swiggy has launched the app on the App Store and Google Play.
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food.ndtv.com
-
9 Hidden Travel Costs Many Indians Forget To Budget For
- Friday August 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Neha Grover
If you are planning a trip and dont want to shock yourself later when additional expenses add onto your budget, follow this guide to know where you might need to spend a little extra.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Rapido Launches 'Ownly' Food Delivery App With a Promise of Delivering Affordable Meals Under Rs. 150
- Thursday August 14, 2025
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap
Ride-hailing platform Rapido launched a food delivery app in India on Wednesday. Named Ownly, it is reportedly a zero-commission platform that aims to provide food items at rates comparable to the offline market. According to a report, it focuses on delivering affordable food, with items such as rice and eggs priced below Rs. 100. However, the app ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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"Mystery Service Charges, Surprise Ad Placements": Restaurant Owner Shares Reason For Quitting Zomato
- Monday June 2, 2025
- Edited by Somdatta Saha
Social media users supported the restaurant owner in the comments section. Read on for details.
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food.ndtv.com
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Techie Criticises Bengaluru FC's Zomato Packaging, Goalkeeper Jokes: "Share GPay Details"
- Friday December 20, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A techie sparked a debate on social media after expressing frustration over Zomato's Rs 12 "packaging charges," which promoted Bengaluru FC's advertisement.
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www.ndtv.com