For those who still have patience for long-term investing: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 30%The Indian markets are closed for trading, but the oil price is reacting to overnight noise on the US-Iran war. So, will we see more weakne...
28 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Wed-in-India: Why are Indian couples going swadeshi?Prime Minister Modi’s “Wed in India” call is reshaping the wedding market as affluent and middle-class families increasingly choose Indian ...
20 Aug, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
From composting decor to e-vehicle baraats: Welcome to big, green Indian weddingIndian luxury weddings are embracing sustainability, with couples seeking eco-conscious celebrations. Boutique hotels are catering to this ...
09 May, 2025, 02.50 AM IST
Viral video: Pakistani wedding turns into fistfight after uncle complains of less mutton in BiryaniA video of a lavish wedding in Pakistan has gone viral on social media after a brawl erupted over the quantity of mutton in the Biryani dis...
04 Sep, 2023, 02.34 PM IST
No more big, fat India weddings: Delhi plans limit on number of guests, foodIn its December 6 order, the apex court had expressed concern over wastage of food and mis-utilisation of water in marriage functions.
13 Dec, 2018, 03.01 PM IST
Bengaluru's cultural events pitch in for sustainability, artists become eco-friendlyThe cultural events have the potential to make people ecologically-aware.
15 Oct, 2018, 08.56 AM IST
No more extravagant weddings? Bill in Lok Sabha seeks cap on guestsThe Bill says that after this proposed legislation comes into force, all marriages shall be registered within 60 days of the solemnisation.
15 Feb, 2017, 05.23 PM IST
Green weddings show big events can be simplerUsing something recycled or up-cycled instead of something new is good but the goal is to avoid anything that is single-use: water bottles,...
26 Dec, 2016, 11.49 AM IST
Indian recognised by UN for working towards hunger problemsThey work towards solving hunger and malnutrition in India by redistributing excess food from weddings, corporate, canteens, banquets and h...
26 Sep, 2016, 03.53 PM IST
2 Indians, 1 Indian-American among 17 UN Young LeadersThe candidates were selected for their leadership and contribution to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate chang...
20 Sep, 2016, 10.39 AM IST
Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy's daughter hosts green wedding receptionSoumya and Abhishek had an eco-friendly reception. Roses made of recycled paper adorned the stage and no bouquets were gifted to the couple.
28 Nov, 2015, 11.01 AM IST
Good Samaritan - This Yuvaraj bats against food wasteFor the past two years, the 25-year-old marketing professional is engaged in creating awareness on the importance of food and has left no s...
05 Oct, 2015, 10.52 AM IST
Shivakumar ensures that Bengalurians don't waste any leftovers and distributes it to the needy insteadShivakumar, now 40, gets calls from all over Bengaluru from convention halls, parties and hotels to pick up leftover food.
18 May, 2015, 02.42 PM IST
Leftover.in to help address issues of hunger, food wastageThe company will collect leftover foods from all over the country and deliver it to the needy through its web portal.
09 Jan, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
- Annual food wasted enough to feed 500 mn people: FAO
The total food wasted every year globally is enough to feed 500 million people without any extra burden on natural resources, a top officia...
25 Oct, 2012, 05.16 PM IST
Wedding food worth Rs 339 crore goes wasteAfter the big fat wedding is done with, what remains is the litter, dirty dishes and piles of excess high-calorie food.
12 Oct, 2012, 02.26 AM IST
- People not taking high inflation seriously
Most people would agree that all of the above are true. And yet, many signs suggest we are not taking things as seriously as we might.
15 Jul, 2008, 08.57 AM IST