India shows that forcing teens off their phones isn’t always goodThe UK's initiative to restrict social media access for individuals under 16 mimics India's stance, rooted in fears surrounding child well-...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'Better to light one small candle than...'-A timeless lesson about hope and taking actionThis Chinese proverb, 'Better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness,' offers a timeless lesson on hope and taking action. It...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
'There's no soul': Tony Leung weighs in on AI in filmmakingHong Kong superstar Tony Leung Chiu-wai expresses concerns about AI's impact on cinema, calling it a "double-edged sword" that could lead t...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
From Chinese Honeysuckle to Bougainvillaea: 7 flowering plants to turn your balcony into a blooming wall of colourFlowering creepers bring life to home gardens. They add movement, height, and a wild charm. Seven easy-to-grow varieties are highlighted. B...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive marketsChinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new marke...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
‘Civic sense, zero potholes, less honking, functional street lights’: Indian traveller in Bangkok shares simple things that Indian cities lackIndian cities often fall short on basic amenities like roads and waste management. A traveler's observations in Bangkok reveal a stark cont...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
India Inc. is profitable. So why isn’t it investing?Indian companies are making record profits, but they are not investing in new factories or infrastructure. This is creating fewer jobs and ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Chinese social media firm Xiaohongshu taps Goldman, CICC to work on Hong Kong IPOChinese social media platform Xiaohongshu is preparing for a potential Hong Kong initial public offering. Banks including Goldman Sachs and...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Supply recovery, not demand, will be oil market's key test: Vandana HariGlobal crude oil prices have fallen significantly from wartime highs, but market expert Vandana Hari cautions against declaring victory. Sh...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industryAmerica's plan to control critical mineral prices faces hurdles. G7 nations and the US mining sector are divided. The proposal aims to redu...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Tech denial’s come home: The Anthropic shock is India’s wake-up callThe US government has restricted access to advanced AI models, impacting even its own engineers. This action highlights conditional trust f...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
US Justice Department clears Paramount's acquisition of Warner BrosThe U.S. Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance Corp's massive $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This regulat...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rolloutAnderson's visit was partly to raise the issue of delays in China's export licenses involving the highly strategic material, essential in m...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
India's light tank Zorawar may face delays of up to 2 years as Army demands enhanced protectionIndia's new light battle tank, Project Zorawar, faces a two-year induction delay. Developers are enhancing protection levels, a move that a...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'Keep a green tree alive in your heart, and a songbird may...' – Life lessons on hope, inner growth, positivity, and why a beautiful mind attracts beautiful thingsA Chinese proverb teaches that nurturing hope and positivity within oneself, symbolized by a "green tree," creates an environment where joy...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
China's imports of major commodities show price remains key driverChina's May commodity trade reveals price is key to its resource imports. Crude oil imports hit an eight-year low due to high prices. Coppe...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST