Hindustan Unilever’s ‘direct-to-kirana’ model is purely self-serving

The FMCG major says that the new model is aimed at helping kirana stores and that it won’t affect distributors. These claims deserve a relook.

10 Things to Know Before You Go to Chiang Rai

The beer is cheap and the larb is fresh, but Chiang Rai is more than all that. These 10 bits of local wisdom will help get you started.