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The muddled class: The middle class is becoming too large and too diverse to offer a clear view of the consumerIndia's middle class now forms a majority, making income categories less informative. Household consumption patterns shift significantly af...22 Sep, 2026, 01.27 AM IST- The strange 2% rule: Why black holes suddenly switch on their powerful jetsA new study reveals black holes become predictable when feeding. Jets emerge when accretion rates fall to two percent of the Eddington limi...22 Sep, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
- Florida doesn't know where invasive giant Burmese pythons are hiding in the Everglades. So scientists are following the malesIn Florida, scientists are cleverly using male Burmese pythons equipped with transmitters to track down their breeding groups. These males ...21 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- UPI charges could reverse digital payments gains, push users back to cash, says ex-NITI VC Rajiv KumarFormer NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar has urged the government to keep UPI merchant payments free for a few more years, warning that ...21 Sep, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- UPI vs credit cards - How India's payments system is boosting savings and benefitting multiple stakeholdersThe Anglo-Saxon economies of the US, United Kingdom and Australia show a reduction in household savings rates along with a growth in credit...21 Sep, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- The rise of asset-backed borrowing in India's credit ecosystemAsset-backed borrowing is gaining traction in India's credit market, particularly through gold-backed lending, which provides essential liq...21 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
- “Gold loans are no longer just for rainy days”; Experian India's Manish Jain on why demand is risingManish Jain, Country Managing Director, Experian India, discusses the growing demand for gold loans, the lower risk of over-leveraging with...21 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- Once bitten, never shy: India’s Apple iPhone obsession grows and growsThe iPhone 18 launch is revealing more than just India's appetite for premium phones. As buyers queue for the latest Pro models, Apple’s In...18 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
- Psychology says people who love to eat something sweet after every meal may be responding to a learned rewardFor some people, dessert is more than the final part of a meal. It can become a familiar signal that the day’s demands are winding down and...17 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
- Modi's governance model: Scaling trust, efficiency and growthGovernance transformation relies on technology and citizen engagement for efficient delivery. Digital identity and direct transfers have im...16 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
- Explainer -- India's UPI MDR shake-up: What changes and why it mattersIndia will soon introduce a merchant discount rate on UPI payments. This fee applies to transactions exceeding two thousand rupees with mer...16 Sep, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Credit for the next 50 crore: How PhonePe’s new co-branded cards target India’s underservedAt GFF 2026, PhonePe unveiled a suite of co-branded credit cards with HDFC Bank and SBI, plus the Wishcard for consumers with limited or no...15 Sep, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Edwin Lefevre: "It is only fair to admit that the commonest and most expensive blunder that all exceptionally brilliant business men make is being right too soon"Edwin Lefevre’s quote highlights how being correct too early can prove costly in business and investing. Great ideas depend on timing, pati...15 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
- Google India, JioStar bring AI-powered Search into prime-time fictionGoogle India and JioStar have partnered to bring Google Search’s AI Mode into popular Hindi TV shows Anupama and Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai...15 Sep, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- Psychology says people who leave office before time or just on time by keeping their things ready in advance aren't avoiding work: What this behavior reveals?Psychology says people who leave office before time or just on time by keeping their things ready in advance aren't uncommitted. The behavi...14 Sep, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Global Market: Japan inflation risks put BOJ rate path in focusJapan’s inflation outlook is becoming increasingly sensitive to import costs, yen movements and supply shocks, raising concerns at the Bank...14 Sep, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- Trump says US-Canada trade deal could come ‘fairly soon’ as boycott reshapes Canadian shelvesUS President Trump indicated a trade deal with Canada could happen soon. He stated Canada wants a deal and must remove tariffs on US farmer...12 Sep, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
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