Psychology suggests people who keep their shoes lined up by the door aren’t rigid: They’re making the first decision of the day easier, because small sources of friction tend to feel larger when mornings are already busyNeatly arranged shoes by the door are more about reducing daily effort than just order. Psychology shows these habits create stable cues fo...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hikeMay witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Why Saudi Arabia imports sand despite being covered by desertDespite vast desert landscapes, Saudi Arabia imports construction-grade sand due to its smooth, wind-shaped grains being unsuitable for con...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
India's steel capacity utilisation to stay above 90% on strong demand: KotakIndia's steel sector is booming, with demand showing impressive growth and factories running at high capacity. While steel prices have dipp...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Proverb of the day: 'If hard work led to success the donkey would own the farm...' A powerful lesson on why success requires more than just long hoursThe proverb, "If hard work led to success the donkey would own the farm," challenges the belief that effort alone guarantees achievement. W...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
After Iran, China has a powerful new oil price weaponChina has emerged as the world's first oil "swing importer," significantly reducing its imports by a third to an eight-year low. This move,...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST
BBC Layoffs: Around 2,000 jobs at risk as broadcaster plans 10% cost cuts; Who may lose their jobs and whyBBC Layoff 2026: The BBC is preparing to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, equivalent to around 10% of its workforce costs, as part of a wider ...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Anil Agarwal bets $20 billion on aluminium, steel, and zinc, and says Vedanta is only getting startedVedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced a $20 billion capital expenditure plan over three years, aiming to triple group businesses. T...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Two urea plants with 25.4 LT annual capacity to start production soonIndia is set to boost its urea production with two new plants commencing operations soon. These facilities will add 25.4 lakh tonnes to the...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Govt raises nearly Rs 20,000 crore through disinvestment, asset sales as West Asia conflict swells subsidy burdenThe Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. Thi...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.22 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
Strong consumption keeps growth steady amid Iran war cost concernsIndia's economy shows steady growth driven by domestic demand. The West Asia conflict presents challenges like higher oil prices. The gover...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Centre has coal reserves for 80 days of power generation: Union Minister Kishan ReddyIndia possesses enough coal reserves to power the nation for 80 days. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated this achievement of the NDA gove...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Coal linkage auctions: Coal India steps up supply to non-regulated sector, offers record volumesCoal India Limited is introducing new measures to increase coal supply for non-regulated sector consumers. This aims to reduce import depen...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST