In 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste made by mixing highly unstable liquid nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kieselguhr changing the world foreverIn 1867, a Swedish chemist, engineer and industrialist invented a stable paste by mixing nitroglycerin with porous silica sand called kiese...
Gas, milk, rickshaw ride: Mumbai's cost of living goes up a notch this SeptemberMumbai and its metropolitan region face higher expenses starting Tuesday. CNG and piped cooking gas prices have risen due to increased inte...
War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. S...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%US bond yields remain elevated, suggesting that the debt market expects inflation to move up. Now, if the risk-free returns indicated by th...
Top 5 equity mutual funds gain over 10% in August, international funds dominate. Time to go global?In August, multiple international equity mutual funds posted impressive returns surpassing ten percent, with the Nippon India Taiwan Equity...
Nifty mega caps are going nowhere. Why Samco CIO Umesh Mehta put 75% of his Flexicap fund beyond largecapsMutual Fund CIO Umesh Mehta says Nifty mega caps may remain subdued as institutional ownership limits fresh buying and earnings momentum sh...
Rupee slide, valuation rules put foreign asset disclosure scheme out of reach for manyThe rupee's depreciation and strict valuation rules hinder foreign income disclosure. A one-time voluntary disclosure window allows regular...
Nene Royal reaches America’s Got Talent final: The 16-year-old Thai singer from Phuket who makes the grand finale with a Live Golden BuzzerIn a stunning turn of events, Nene Royal, a gifted guitarist hailing from Phuket, has clinched a direct spot in the finals of America's Got...
MF Tracker: ITI Small Cap Fund delivers 25% returns, tops 3-year chart. Should you book profits now?ITI Small Cap Fund topped the three-year return chart with a 25.19% return, outperforming its benchmark and category average. While strong ...
NFO Insight: Invesco India Pharma and Healthcare Fund opens for subscription. Right time to invest in pharma funds?Invesco India has unveiled an innovative pharma and healthcare fund tailored for investors seeking opportunities in India's burgeoning heal...
In 1969, Apollo 12 began broadcasting from the Moon, but Alan Bean accidentally aimed its camera at the Sun and killed the live TV feedDuring the Apollo 12 mission, astronaut Alan Bean mistakenly aimed the color television camera at the sun, leading to overheating and the l...
The sunhat is everywhere in Athens as crowds grow larger at ancient sitesAthens sees a surge in hat sales due to record tourism numbers. Tourists seek protection from the relentless midday heat outside the Acropo...
Quote of the day by Margaret Qualley: "In every other relationship I've ever been in, I felt really lonely because..." - Lessons on love, loneliness, and understanding what you truly need in a relationship by American actressMargaret Qualley once opened up about finding her person after past loneliness. She feels safe and comfortable with musician Jack Antonoff ...
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund announces feature changes across 6 funds, including flexi cap, large capJioBlackRock Mutual Fund will revise six schemes from August 26 to align with SEBI norms. Changes include broader gold and silver ETF expos...
India's forgotten gourmet produce: Tellicherry pepper, Lakadong turmeric, and Kashmiri morelsAncient traders sought Indian black peppercorns, which were once more valuable than gold. Today, Tellicherry peppers and Lakadong turmeric ...
Five generations of one Texas family cared for 1,029 acres of land. In 2005, they handed hundreds of acres over to wildlife instead of developers for protection of 2 species of America's rarest birdsA Texas family chose conservation over development, helping protect 1,029 acres of land cared for by five generations. The Trust for Public...
Samir Arora-backed Helios Mid Cap Fund hikes stake in Swiggy and 20 others, trims exposure in 2 stocksIn July, Helios Mid Cap Fund boosted its investments by increasing its stake in Swiggy among twenty other stocks. Notably, the fund expande...