2026 Karwa Chauth Date: Puja Muhurat, Moonrise Time, Vrat Vidhi and Fasting RulesKarwa Chauth 2026: Karwa Chauth will be observed on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Married women traditionally observe a fast for their husban...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Weather the Weather: A seasonal guide to food, fitness, skincare and staying healthyAs the seasons change, your wardrobe shouldn’t be the only thing that needs a reset. A better approach, finds Lijee Philip, is to prepare f...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Eateries cut corners as high costs and hygiene crackdowns take a tollNew strategies include pausing high-cost menu items and introducing smaller portions for diners. Increased operational expenses due to regu...
19 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Navratri fasting food goes gourmet as restaurants see demandRestaurants are stepping into a meal occasion traditionally associated with home kitchens to keep guests observing dietary restrictions at ...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Brian Niccol graduated with an engineering degree after running a lawn-mowing business in 1996; 28 years later, he became Starbucks CEOBrian Niccol graduated from Miami University in Ohio in 1996 with an engineering degree. At the time, his career in business leadership was...
18 Oct, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
How AI triggered a federal lawsuit? McDonald’s sued over AI pricing: What the Big Mac case says about franchisee independenceMcDonald’s is facing a federal antitrust lawsuit over its AI-powered pricing tools. Illinois resident Michael Thomas alleges the system use...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
McDonald’s sued in US over alleged AI-powered price coordination across franchisesMcDonald's is facing a federal lawsuit for allegedly coordinating prices with franchises using an AI-powered pricing system. The complaint ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
In 2024, an Australian couple pivoted their meal-planning startup; 2 years later, revenue jumped from $1.2 million to $3.5 millionThe idea for Appetise took shape during the pandemic. Toby Hilliam was already familiar with the startup world. In 2019, he founded Mutu, a...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Jitiya Vrat 2026: October 3 or 4? Jitiya Date and Time, Jivitputrika Vrat Kab Hai, Puja Muhurat, Nahay-Khay, ParanaJitiya Vrat 2026 will be observed on Saturday, October 3, while Jitiya Parana will be performed on Sunday, October 4, after sunrise. Jivitp...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Lessons from Chinese AI Firms on Owning Customers’ HabitsAs U.S. AI firms compete in an escalating race for superior models, bigger benchmarks, and more advanced features, Chinese companies are pu...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big MacMcDonald's has implemented artificial intelligence to optimize pricing strategies across its restaurants and franchises. This pricing model...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
The Habit That Keeps Their Family Close: Michelle Obama reveals the daily rule she and Barack never gave up—even in the White HouseAmerica’s former First Lady Michelle Obama once opened up on one habit that has kept her family together – having meals together. Having di...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
A Rs 99 bet: India’s QSRs rethink the value gameIndia's quick-service restaurants are implementing a Rs 99 price point to attract more customers. KFC, McDonald's, and Burger King are focu...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
McDonald’s is spending $8.5 billion on changes: AI drive-thru, automated kitchens, new chicken menu, protein-packed meals and moreMcDonald’s is planning an $8.5 billion global overhaul over the next decade, bringing AI-powered ordering, more automation, smarter kitchen...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
McDonald’s to bring grilled chicken sandwiches, egg bites and more protein-packed meals to US as 60 million Americans seek more proteinMcDonald’s is planning more protein-focused options in the US, including grilled chicken sandwiches, wraps and egg bites, as millions of Am...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
McDonald’s turns its menu screens into a new money-making machineMcDonald’s is testing advertisements from other brands on digital menu screens at select US restaurants, seeking to turn customer wait time...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
27-year-old New Jersey man ate from a fast-casual chain for 25 straight days. He lost nine pounds in the processIn a daring personal challenge, an advertising professional committed to consuming only Sweetgreen meals for twenty-five consecutive days. ...
18 Sep, 2026, 08.34 PM IST