From hunger to obesity: Developing world faces growing threat to child healthChildhood obesity is rapidly increasing in developing nations, creating a significant health challenge. This epidemic is now outpacing unde...
03 Sep, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
MINISO enters quick commerce with 90+ products on Instamart, including Harry Potter, Hello KittyWith the launch of its quick commerce initiative in India alongside Swiggy Instamart, MINISO introduces over ninety lifestyle items, featur...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Singapore-based fintech company Aleta aims to expand operations into IndiaAleta Planet, a Singapore fintech firm, is set to enter the Indian market. The company will provide infrastructure for Visa debit cards, en...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
From Tesla to Porsche: The winners and losers of 2025 in carsThe automotive year 2025 marked a boom for supercars and luxury vehicles, with brands like Ferrari, Bugatti and Lamborghini enjoying major ...
15 Dec, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Starbucks bear coffee cup: When and where to get the adorable Bearista cup this holiday seasonStarbucks bear coffee cup: Starbucks' holiday season is brewing with the highly anticipated launch of its festive menu on November 6. A new...
06 Nov, 2025, 02.26 AM IST
Startbucks holiday menu discount: Here's what Starbucks has in store for its 2025 holiday seasonStarbucks is launching its 2025 holiday season early in November, featuring returning festive drinks and baked goods alongside a nostalgic ...
06 Oct, 2025, 08.31 PM IST
Labubu effect: When cuteness becomes a billion-dollar businessThe current fascination with 'cute' collectibles like Labubu, fueled by celebrities and social media, reflects a desire for comfort and nos...
22 Jun, 2025, 11.19 AM IST
Worried about your child's excessive use of mobile apps? 3 ways to cut down screen timeThese smartphone apps certainly offer good educational content in many cases.
18 Oct, 2022, 07.52 PM IST
Xiaomi unveils Civi 2 with dual selfie cameras, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC: Check out specsThe smartphone has been launched in China at CNY 2,399 (about Rs 27,000).
27 Sep, 2022, 05.36 PM IST
Dr D's column: Of cats, consent and cuddlesIs this an instance of cat-calling?
22 Oct, 2018, 12.26 PM IST
Love to shop and eat? Travel to the Ubud market in Bali or Siam in Bangkok for your next vacationIndians love to shop and what can be better than holiday spots where you get the best bargains along with a taste of local delicacies!
22 Jun, 2017, 05.19 AM IST
ChuChu TV ties up with Dream Theatre to launch consumer productsUnder the two-year business deal, Dream Theatre will help ChuChu TV bring out toys modelled on its characters, as well as make the IP licen...
09 Sep, 2016, 08.47 AM IST
10 jobs that may be taken over by robots in the not so distant futureRobots will come at a cheaper price than human labour and can work without taking breaks. In every possible way they will be more efficient...
27 May, 2015, 02.21 PM IST
Flights of fantasy: Planes that have paid homage to cultural iconsJust like AirAsia India's recently unveiled JRD Tata aircraft, here is a list of other airlines who have an aircraft of popular icons like ...
25 Mar, 2015, 01.44 PM IST
How the creator of Hello Kitty has fans in a tizzy but no less enthused"It’s going too far to say that Hello Kitty is not a cat. Hello Kitty is a personification of a cat"
01 Sep, 2014, 02.48 AM IST
Messaging app LINE to tap Bollywood & E-commerce to grow in IndiaLINE messenger, the South Korean- Japanese instant messaging app which has touched 400 million downloads globally also has big plans to cra...
30 Apr, 2014, 04.40 PM IST
Japanese firms advertise on cartoon shows to convey that its brands stand for high qualityAn increasing number of cos such as Maruti Suzuki, Honda, GlaxoSmithKline, Hindustan Unilever, and Samsung use 'Doraemon' to promote their ...
26 Nov, 2013, 04.00 AM IST