Quote of the day by political philosopher Hannah Arendt: ‘The common prejudice that love is as common as ‘romance’ may be due to…’ – German-American historian on why poetry can make love seem universalPhilosopher Hannah Arendt questioned the universal experience of romantic love. She suggested poets' intense personal feelings shape our ex...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on ThursdayIndian equities reversed morning gains to close sharply lower, with Sensex falling 183 points and Nifty declining 0.52%. IT stocks weakened...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Global Market: European shares edge higher as oil prices fall, Nvidia earnings in focusEuropean shares edged higher as falling oil prices eased bond yields and supported equities, while investors awaited Nvidia’s quarterly res...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Global trade shake-up reaches fashion as Zara supplier Pearl Global eyes Africa marketPearl Global eyes North Africa and Jordan for manufacturing expansion. This move aims to serve European customers and diversify production ...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Global Market: Shein valuation falls 70% from peak as Hong Kong IPO targets $1.77 billionShein launched its Hong Kong IPO at a valuation of up to $27 billion, around 70% below its 2022 peak, as slowing growth, rising costs and r...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on TuesdayIndian equities ended lower after erasing early gains, with Sensex falling 172 points and Nifty 33 points. Rising bond yields, Iran sanctio...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
Global Markets: Fast-fashion giant Shein shrinks value to up to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPOShein is set to launch its Hong Kong IPO with an ambitious goal of raising up to $1.8 billion. However, the company's valuation has plummet...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Global Market: European shares edge lower as investors await Iran sanctions detailsEuropean shares edged lower on Monday as technology stocks came under pressure, while investors awaited US sanctions on Iran, Nvidia’s resu...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on MondayIndian equities ended marginally higher on Friday as gains in financials, metals and small-caps offset pressure from IT stocks and persiste...
23 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Global Market: European shares little changed as bond yields rise and gulf tensions lift oilEuropean shares were little changed on Friday, with the STOXX 600 heading for a second straight weekly decline as rising bond yields and hi...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on FridayIndian equities snapped a seven-session losing streak as falling US bond yields, short-covering and stronger sentiment lifted markets. Sens...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Global Market: European shares flat as oil prices offset bond market reliefEuropean shares remained flat on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and inflation worries counteracted a recovery in global bond markets f...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
China boosts imports of Russian crude, stymieing India's refinersChina's growing demand for Russian crude oil is impacting India's supply. India's imports from Russia's European ports have significantly d...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Global Market: European shares flat as Middle East risks weigh; Fed Minutes in focusEuropean shares were largely flat as Middle East tensions kept investors cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s July meeting minutes. Gain...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on WednesdayIndian equities extended losses as fading Middle East peace hopes, elevated crude prices, rising US yields and weak global cues intensified...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
Global Market: European shares slip as rising oil prices, bond yields weigh on sentimentEuropean shares edged lower on Tuesday as rising crude prices and euro zone bond yields heightened inflation concerns. The STOXX 600 fell 0...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.23 PM IST