Delhi woman takes her grandfather on a coffee date for the first time. She bonds with him over childhood stories, poetry, and food. But the outing becomes a lesson on cherishing loved ones before it’s too lateA digital creator from Delhi took her grandfather out on a coffee date, marking a special and heartwarming moment between a granddaughter a...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
No AC in shops, no honking on streets, achar with every meal: Filipino woman shares 10 things that surprised her while slow travelling in SikkimA Filipino woman traveller offered an intriguing glimpse into the unique cultural landscape of Sikkim, noting that locals often possess Sou...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
BIRC 2026 to Showcase 200 Rice Varieties, 50 Global Cuisines Across 9 Experience ZonesThe Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 will showcase 200 rice varieties and 50 global cuisines. This event will be held in New Delhi...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Explained: Why a super El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedA strengthening El Niño could disrupt global supplies of cocoa, coffee and sugar through drought, heat and excessive rainfall. Forecasters ...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
For investors with ability to ignore short-term volatility: 5 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential up to 19%Most of what impacts the market these days comes from outside the country: Oil price spikes, tariff threats, FII pull out. There is, howeve...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
ET Graphics: Agentic AI automates retail therapyAI agents are now initiating and completing millions of transactions weekly. Users can order food by simply chatting with artificial intell...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
High tech, but low trust: Agentic tech meets old-school scepticism at AI checkoutAI’s ecommerce ambitions are hitting a reality check as trust and changing buying habits are holding back chatbot-led commerce, writes Swat...
18 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
A cheap American sandwich conquered the world. Now China is rewriting the burger's 100-year-old storyBurgers are experiencing a surge in popularity across China's fast-food market. Global chains and local operators are now fiercely competin...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
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...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Psychology says people who walk through an entire store before choosing anything may be resisting impulsive decisionsNobody wants to make a purchase only to discover a better or more affordable option a few minutes later. Taking time to browse the store fi...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Bangladesh orders malls and markets to shut by 8 pm as it faces 12-hour power cutsBangladesh has enforced earlier closing times for businesses to save electricity. Severe gas shortages are significantly impacting the nati...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
China's JD.com tops quarterly revenue estimatesThis year's annual mid-year shopping event, marking JD.com's founding on June 18, 1998, ran for more days than the previous year, giving ...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Who really owns Tata Group? The trusts behind Tata SonsTata Sons, the group's holding company, is primarily owned by charitable trusts. These philanthropic trusts, established by the Tata family...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
From discovery to purchase: How creators shape Gen Z's festive shoppingAbout 34% of Gen Z turn to social platforms for inspiration and ideas, and 28% use them to coordinate plans or gifting, per a study conduct...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Are you a workplace microsnob? Take this quiz to find outSubtle workplace judgments, termed microsnobbery, stem from everyday choices. These judgments often involve food, clothing, and cultural co...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Sadar Bazar decks up in tricolour as Delhi's flag-making legacy gears up for Independence DayAhead of India’s 80th Independence Day, Bharat Handloom Cloth House in Delhi’s Sadar Bazar is working at full capacity to meet the surge in...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST