Maharashtra pitches for Belgium investmentsMaharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis invited Belgian companies to explore investment opportunities within the state, positioning ...
Rahul Gandhi should apologise for spreading falsehood on Indian economy: BJPThe BJP has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for achieving an impressive 7.8 percent GDP growth. Senior BJP figure Ravi Shankar Prasad a...
Behind Shein’s empire is founder Sky Xu who prefers the shadowsShein's founder, Sky Xu, appeared briefly at the Hong Kong stock exchange debut. He maintained a reclusive persona, unlike other company le...
In 1898, Sheep Camp grew into a gold-rush town of 6,000 to 8,000 people; by July 1899, only 18 remained, while most buildings still stood in 1906Once a tranquil waystation, Sheep Camp evolved into a vibrant gold rush town as thousands flocked to seek fortune. This chaotic boom phase ...
Beneath one of America's most visited national parks, lies a forgotten town. What happened 100 years ago in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?In 1908, the lumber corporation laid the foundations of Elkmont, which flourished into a vibrant town housing over fifteen hundred resident...
Quote of the Day by Thomas Alva Edison: 'When I have finally decided that a result is worth getting, I go ahead on it and make...' - Why it is important to embrace failure before success; the secret mindset behind every great breakthroughEmbracing true innovation necessitates a relentless quest for experimentation and perseverance. Thomas Alva Edison epitomized this by rigor...
In 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr. secretly bought 35,000 acres of Wyoming land for $1.4 million to protect it from development. He later donated it to Grand Teton National ParkJohn D. Rockefeller Jr., a philanthropic giant, took decisive action to safeguard Jackson Hole's stunning landscape. Discreetly acquiring a...
ET WLF: India raised Chinese business visa denial issue with Beijing, assures EAM JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has raised with China the issue of Indian businessmen facing difficulties in getting Chin...
‘We have to do business with China too’: Jaishankar says India can’t ignore Beijing, must become self-reliantNavigating the complexities of global trade, India aims to foster relationships with all countries, including China, while it builds a robu...
In 1899, Harvard graduate James Dole came to Hawaii to grow coffee, but his failed plan B turned him into the “Pineapple King” and built a pineapple empire that became famous worldwideJames Dole arrived in Hawaii in 1899 hoping to grow coffee but his coffee venture failed, pushing him towards pineapples instead. Dole esta...
Independence Day 2026: The Kolkata chemist who sold foreign medicines, backed Swadeshi and built a pharma empireIndependence Day 2026: Butto Kristo Paul & Co. started as a modest establishment focused on importing foreign medicines. Over time, it blos...
China tightens business visas for Indians, disrupting manufacturing operationsIndian executives report significant difficulties obtaining Chinese business visas recently. Visa application approvals have dropped sharpl...
CAIT backs nominal MDR on high-value UPI transactions if proposed, says await bill detailsThe Confederation of All India Traders will support a nominal Merchant Discount Rate on higher-value UPI transactions. This support is cont...
If you believe Modi is bringing development, why do you live abroad?: MNS chief Raj Thackrey to Vivek OberoiMaharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray criticized actors for their choices. He questioned why actors praising Prime Minister Modi l...
Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal isIran's leaders exhibit unity on war strategy but differ on the ultimate objective. Ultra-hardliners seek total victory, while pragmatists p...
Pulses import bill shrinks as global prices fall, local production risesIndia's import bill for key pulses significantly decreased in FY26 due to robust domestic production. Lower global prices and import curbs ...
Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok LahiriLahiri stressed the need for greater adoption of science and technology, noting that productivity per acre for several Indian crops remains...