GenZ

Companies

Scapia raises $63 million led by General Catalyst to scale AI-led travel fintech play

Travel fintech startup Scapia has raised $63 million in a Series C round led by General Catalyst to scale AI-led products, expand partnerships and grow its Gen Z user base.

4 min read12:08 PM IST
News

Nepal election result: Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah ousts KP Oli in his own seat; RSP wins 67 seats

Rastriya Swatantra Party is heading for a sweeping victory in Nepal’s 2026 general elections, leading across key regions. Its prime ministerial candidate, Balendra Shah, defeated former PM K. P. Sharma Oli, strengthening expectations that he could become the next prime minister.

2 min read7 Mar 2026
Global

Nepal’s Gen Z made this rapper a star. Now he could become prime minister.

Fed up with corruption and a lack of jobs, the country’s youth are turning to a rapper who gave voice to their frustrations.

6 min read4 Mar 2026
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Industry

Spotted: Cutesy or campy? How dating apps are talking to Gen Z

Online dating has become a loaded option associated with heartbreak, shallow relationships and nightmare dates. But dating apps are still wooing young love seekers.

1 min read23 Nov 2025
Markets

Bonds go mainstream: How are Gen Z, tier-2 India changing fixed income market? Vishal Goenka of IndiaBonds explains

Interest from retail investors really depends on their investment goals, risk appetite and investment amounts, says Vishal Goenka of IndiaBonds. Those with smaller <1 lac investment amounts go for higher yields between 10-12% with a single A credit rating, he said.

6 min read14 Nov 2025
News

Nepal social media protest: India issues first statement amid Kathmandu curfew; citizens urged to stay vigilant

Nepal social media protest: Fresh protests hit Nepal on Tuesday, September 9, a day after the country lifted a social media ban that led to clashes between protesters and police, leaving at least 19 people dead.

2 min read9 Sep 2025
News

‘You lost a gem, I'll make sure the world knows...’: Gen Z's reply to rejection mail catches founder's attention

According to the founder, he shared Gen Z's reply to the rejection mail with people from different generations, and the opinion, he said, was ‘largely a generational one’.

3 min read12 Aug 2025
Opinion

Learning curve: Gen Z has taught us the joy of silent communication

What began as parental exasperation over Gen Z kids not answering phone calls has turned into grudging admiration, even full-blown adoption. Silence works. This generation has cracked the communication code.

4 min read8 May 2025
News

Young people are moving away from dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, Bumble; What are they choosing instead?

Dating apps are losing popularity as individuals seek connections through hobby-based communities. Younger people prefer less pressured environments for meeting like-minded individuals, with declining dating app usage, while platforms like Strava and Letterboxd are gaining traction.

2 min read16 Feb 2025
Industry

Prada sunglasses and YSL perfume: Gen Z shoppers drive demand for affordable luxury

Gen Z accounts for 20-25% of the online lifestyle market, valued at around $4 billion in gross merchandise value, according to a 2024 report by Bain & Co. and Myntra.

3 min read28 Jan 2025