In 1860, a French inventor recorded the human voice on paper 17 years before Edison’s phonograph — but nobody could hear it for almost 150 years until 2008A French inventor, Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville, made the world's first sound recording in 1860, a rendition of "Au clair de la lune."...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Sebi weighs allowing celebrity endorsements for market entitiesSEBI is proposing a significant overhaul of advertising rules for financial entities, aiming for a unified framework. The changes would all...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Sebi proposes common advertising code for brokers, mutual funds, may allow celebrity endorsementsSebi has proposed a common advertising code for brokers, mutual funds, investment advisers and other regulated entities, aiming to simplify...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Beyond brand visibility: Why media partnerships matter for business growth and thought leadershipAs digital advertising becomes more crowded, brands are reconsidering their strategies to reach business audiences and decision-makers. Med...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
India emerges as a hybrid video entertainment economy, driven by shifting audience preferencesIndia's entertainment landscape is transforming into a hybrid model, with audiences now dictating content, business strategies, and viewing...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Psychology says people who refuse to eat food that doesn't look appealing aren't being difficult, their brains may be programmed to trust their eyes firstPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal hidden mental processes. The appearance of food is rarely the real story. The brain...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation pushCathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI ...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Taj Mahal to Bidar Fort: ASI hosts Yoga Day eventsYoga sessions unfolded at iconic Indian heritage sites, including the Taj Mahal and Warangal Fort, to celebrate the 12th International Day ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Dubai to issue new public behaviour guidelines. What should tourists knowDubai is set to formalize public conduct with new guidelines, aiming to bolster its image as a highly civilized global city. The Dubai Civi...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
When you judge a book by its AI cover: the debate escalatesReaders have always judged books by their covers. And when covers start looking like they're the result of a handful of prompts instead of ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
PSBs told to tighten scrutiny of government accounts amid fraud concernsIn response to a staggering ₹590 crore fraud uncovered in Haryana government accounts, the finance ministry has mandated that public sector...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh govt inks deal with Canva for visual communication in govt schoolsThe deal was struck on June 18 between the Education Department, Samagra Siksha and Canva, which will also benefit teachers and Education D...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ED case against five Bengaluru-based entities for 'unauthorised' cross-border crypto transactionsThe Enforcement Directorate has initiated a FEMA probe into five companies located in Bengaluru for their alleged involvement in unauthoriz...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
AI-generated ads should be exempt from EU transparency rules, retail association saysThe European Union AI Act, which enters into force on August 2, requires companies to clearly label where artificial intelligence has bee...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
BBC to cut 550 jobs in cost-saving drive, including news division layoffsBritain's BBC is set to eliminate 550 jobs across its news and content departments. This move is part of a significant £500 million savings...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
SC acts to ensure dignified life for Odisha mother-son duoThe Supreme Court has issued crucial directives to ensure social security for an elderly woman and her visually-impaired son in Odisha. The...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST