Meghalaya is a remarkable region, famous for some of the wettest spots on Earth like Cherrapunji and nearby Mawsynram. Beyond its rainfall, the state is dominated by hills and forests, with Shillong serving as its vibrant capital and main urban center. Perched above Umiam Lake, Ri Kynjai offers a tranquil retreat with stunning lake views. … Read more

On 5 August 2024, IndiGo announced two major initiatives that are likely to influence credit card strategies and frequent flyer choices from late 2024 onward. Both moves — a Business Class product and a revamped loyalty program — target premium and frequent flyers on key routes. Here’s what to expect and how these changes might … Read more

American Express recently rolled out an attractive promotion for Platinum Charge Card holders. The offer is valid through 31 December 2021, giving cardholders ample time to plan eligible travel and bookings. Offer Details Offer Spend Rs.1,00,000 or more with Platinum Travel & Lifestyle Services and receive Taj vouchers worth Rs.30,000 Offer period Offer available until … Read more

This review was contributed by one of our readers, Bhavye Goel, who has multiple Kotak credit cards across his family. After finding the best grocery card in India—the Kotak Essentia Platinum Credit Card—I began searching for a card that would reward my frequent dining expenses. I wanted consistent rewards for everything from quick solo lunches … Read more

I recently arrived at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Terminal 1, on a Vistara flight from Mumbai (BOM–DXB). Since Terminal 1 does not offer business-class fast-track lanes, I used the Marhaba meet-and-greet arrival service provided through the IndusInd Avios Credit Card. Below is a concise account of the service and my experience. Service Marhaba provides three … Read more

If you have frequent transactions or spend heavily in bonus reward point categories, one important step with an HDFC credit card is to request the reward points breakup for your most recent statement. HDFC typically takes about a week to provide an Excel file detailing the date, description and reward points credited for each transaction. … Read more

American Express has expanded its Reward Multiplier program to include e-vouchers, allowing cardholders to earn enhanced rewards when they purchase vouchers from selected merchants via the Amex portal. The e-voucher marketplace on Amex is powered by Gyftr, the same provider that operates voucher portals for other banks and reward platforms. However, the Amex implementation appears … Read more

HSBC India has released its annual Diwali offers to select credit card customers. This year’s promotion is notably generous: targeted customers can unlock high-value rewards, including guaranteed devices such as an iPhone or iPad, by meeting specified spend milestones during the offer window. Below is a clear summary of the program and the known variants … Read more

I visited Delhi recently and booked Air India mainly to experience the business class lounge at Delhi T3 Terminal Domestic Departure and to qualify for miles redemption on Air India flights. Unfortunately, the business class cabin was full and I did not receive the upgrade, so I decided to try the nearby Plaza Premium Lounge … Read more

Important Update: Yes Bank is currently unstable as a bank, so their credit cards are no longer recommended for primary or secondary use. Please adjust your credit card strategy accordingly. Below are other top credit card options in India for 2020 to consider. Yes Bank recently introduced a new credit card called “Premia,” positioned between … Read more