Word of the Day: Aspic - Meaning, usage and origin of the wordle answerAspic is a savoury jelly traditionally made from gelatin-rich stock and used to encase meat, fish, vegetables or eggs. This Word of the Day...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Nifty takes a breather as bulls and bears watch the next move: AnalystsThe Nifty index has reached a temporary halt following a robust upward surge, positioning itself at critical support and resistance zones. ...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
In 1848, Franklin's crew abandoned HMS Terror in the Canadian Arctic; 168 years later, researchers found plates and bottles still resting on its shelvesAfter 167 years, the HMS Terror has been found in Terror Bay, unveiling a treasure trove of well-preserved artifacts such as plates and gla...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Psychology says people who never leave a glass half-full may have a surprisingly strong preference for completionAlways finishing a glass may reflect a small example of a broader human tendency to prefer actions that have a clear sense of completion. H...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
In 2019, an international team began monitoring Greenland's Petermann Glacier's floating ice tongue from space. 7 years later, 76.4 sq km broke away, creating a Manhattan-sized ice island, while two more could reduce the tongue by 254 sq kmGreenland's Petermann Glacier lost a large iceberg, its biggest since 2012. Scientists have monitored this glacier's floating ice tongue fo...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.12 AM IST
RBI issues directions on fixed, floating rate loans: What changes for home, personal, MSME loans and existing borrowersThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed a new framework for loan interest rates. This framework aims to bring more uniformity and transparen...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Korean Proverb of the Day: Glasses in my eyes - How perspective shapes our view of beautyEveryday life shows how opinions differ on art and people. A Korean proverb explains this subjective perception. It highlights that beauty ...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Banks to reveal loan rates every month in RBI's disclosure tweakThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed new lending rate guidelines. Regulated entities must declare lending rates monthly and reset floatin...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
RBI invites public comments on draft rules to standardise how lenders set interest ratesThe Reserve Bank of India has proposed new rules for loan interest rates. These directions aim to harmonize lending practices across variou...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
RBI proposes new interest rate rules for regulated entities, seeks public commentsThe Reserve Bank of India is harmonizing interest rate determination methods for regulated entities. New guidelines will define internal be...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Delhi Development Authority approves Delhi Master Plan 2047“With Delhi’s population projected to grow significantly by 2047, the Master Plan adopts an integrated approach towards housing, economic g...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
German advocacy group lodges criminal complaint over Meta AI glassesDigital rights group HateAid said in a statement on Wednesday that the launch of the devices, the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer in particular, brok...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Paper industry seeks immediate anti-dumping duty on paperboard imports from IndonesiaIndian paper manufacturers seek anti-dumping duties on Indonesian paperboard imports. Cheap imports caused significant losses to local prod...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
SBI returns to dollar bond market after a year, prices five-year notes 88 bps over US TreasuryState Bank of India is targeting up to $500 million through a five-year dollar bond after attracting over $2 billion in peak orders. Strong...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
In 2023, U.S. scientists created “cooling glass” that reflects 99% of solar energy and radiates building heat toward spaceA team of engineers at the University of Maryland has unveiled a revolutionary rooftop glass coating that offers remarkable cooling propert...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do current privacy laws protect us from risks?
The push to make camera glasses a major consumer trend comes at a cost to the privacy of the wearer, and everyone around them. We know litt...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Can NRIs invest in RBI Floating Rate Savings Bonds offering 8.05% interest rate?Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are prohibited from making new investments in RBI floating rate savings bonds; however, those who are existing ...
07 Aug, 2026, 04.12 PM IST