In this week’s wrapup, we discuss whether we can ditch fossil fuels completely, if Starbucks is still the darling of the affluent, the Coldplay concert ticket booking chaos, Laapata Ladies’ Oscar nomination, and Big Tech’s real carbon emissions.

We've also restarted our Markets newsletter! This week we wrote about the upcoming Sensex rejig in December, had a look at two companies that might see in or out from the index, and how this change might influence the markets, stocks, and market returns.

Curious about this shift? Click here to read our full market story!

Meanwhile, here’s a recap of what we wrote over the week.

Will renewable energy replace oil?

We all know climate change is real, and have started experiencing its disastrous impact. But are we truly ready to say goodbye to fossil fuels and fully embrace renewable energy sources?

You see, even if every new car sold by 2035 were electric, we'd still be burning 85 million barrels of oil daily by 2050, the same as in 2010.

Yikes, right?

Know the full story in our Monday's newsletter where we explain what's keeping us from fully transitioning to renewable energy.

Is Starbucks leaving India?

Starbucks, the global coffee giant, has successfully captured the hearts of Indians with its premium coffee offerings.

But Starbucks is more than just coffee; it's about the luxurious feeling of having made it in life!

But as Starbucks expands from major cities to smaller Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India, is everything going smooth for the brand?

Check our Tuesday's story where we answer this and explore the intricacies of coffee culture in India.

The Coldplay and BookMyShow ticketing frenzy!

Did you get your Coldplay tickets for January 2025?

We tried our luck, but the odds were against us. And it turns out that many others faced the same struggle.

The app crashed within 15 minutes of the tickets going live on BookMyShow. And tickets were then sold on the black market for as high as ₹10 lakhs per ticket.

Crazy, right?

Get the complete scoop on this ticketing frenzy and a potential solution to solve this problem for such massive events.

Why should the Oscars matter to 'Laapataa Ladies', anyway?

Are you a movie buzz?

Let’s put your knowledge to the test. And no, we are not asking which Indian film got nominated for the Oscars. That’s too easy!

Did you know that there is something called “Oscar Effect”? It’s all about how a film nominated for the Oscars can give it a huge economic boost.

In our Thursday story, we covered all this and more.

Check it out here and know how the popularity of everyone associated with 'Laapataa Ladies' is bound to soar.

Is Big Tech really carbon-neutral?

The Big Internet, including Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft, claims to have a net carbon footprint of zero, at least according to their filings.

But is that the whole truth?

Their clever carbon accounting techniques seem to be working just fine for them.

But check out our Friday newsletter to know how these tech giants may be masking their actual carbon emissions.

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That’s it from us this week. Have a great weekend!

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