Contactless card payments on the rise as Indian shoppers swipe less, tap moreIndian shoppers are increasingly opting for contactless 'tap-and-pay' card transactions, with estimates suggesting they now account for up ...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
India has 12 deployed nuclear warheads in strategic shift: SIPRIIndia has deployed at least 12 nuclear warheads, a significant shift from its previous practice of keeping them separate from delivery syst...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Every '80s home had a velvet-lined box of silver flatware that never left the sideboard; now those sterling sets are the thrift-store kitchen find designers are hunting forThrift stores are witnessing a surprising surge in demand for vintage silver serving ware, with millennials and Gen Z leading the charge. T...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Every '60s kitchen had a Presto Hot Dogger, and now this single-use appliance is the retro find thrift hunters can't resistThrift stores are seeing a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. A peculiar find is the Presto Hot Dogger, a 1970s app...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Mexican proverb of the day: ‘Tree that grows crooked will never be straightened. Bad habits learned early in life are hard to …’, what it teaches about character and lifelong habitsA Mexican proverb highlights how habits formed in youth become deeply rooted. Like a crooked tree that cannot be straightened, bad habits l...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Zepto Q4FY26 revenue up 75% at Rs 7,498 crore, narrows loss to Rs 1,538 croreQuick commerce firm Zepto reported a 75% revenue surge to Rs 7,498 crore in Q4 FY26, while narrowing its loss to Rs 1,539 crore. The compan...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Sisters in Yellow by Mieko KawakamiA popular deli known for its fresh food and loyal customers faced a sudden downturn. Business dropped significantly. Customers began arguin...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Drone strike damages nuclear storage site near Chernobyl: KyivThe International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it had been informed of the incident and that its team would inspect the site and assess...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Here to win quick commerce, will become market leader in near-term: Samir Kumar, Amazon India chiefAmazon is planning to aggressively expand its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, aiming for market leadership despite moderating quick...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Love samosa, pakoras and vada pav? FSSAI issues fresh warning on newspaper-wrapped street snacks. Here's why it could be riskyIndia's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has reissued a stern warning against using newspapers for wrapping, serving, or storing food like sam...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
No fancy tech, no big investors: He started with Rs 30,000 and now earns Rs 3 lakh a month making paper bagsAn entrepreneur transformed a ₹30,000 family loan into a thriving paper bag manufacturing business. By sourcing waste paper and consistentl...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
IKEA sets up India development centre in push beyond sourcingIKEA has launched a new product development center in India. This positions India as a key hub for designing home furnishings for both loca...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Nexus, Rainmatter invest Rs 225 crore in Agilitas SportsAgilitas Sports secured Rs 225 crore from Nexus Venture Partners and Rainmatter. This funding will fuel expansion in manufacturing, brands,...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Supriya Sahu IAS is fascinated by this rare Nilgris plant: Even in harsh summer, its unique leaves can trap and store water to surviveIAS officer Supriya Sahu has brought attention to Hedyotis verticillaris, a rare plant found in the high-altitude grasslands of the Nilgiri...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.35 PM IST