Not an animal, but one popular fruit shares 60% of human genes. Genetic expert says it’s not shocking: ‘There’s a lot of things we do the same way…'Who doesn’t like to munch on a banana or two during the summer? Although a guilty pleasure for those with high blood sugar levels, it remai...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
In 1989, the space shuttle Discovery carried 32 fertilized chicken eggs for 5 days; all 16 early embryos died, while 8 older embryos later hatched without anatomical malformationsIn 1989, the space shuttle Discovery transported thirty-two fertilized chicken eggs into microgravity. Although younger embryos did not end...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
India rice exporters see Iran demand defying sanctions riskRice dominates trade between the two countries, accounting for nearly two-thirds of India’s $1.25 billion in exports to Iran in the fiscal ...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
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
India rejects UN panel report on alleged discrimination against ethnic, religious groups, Rohingya refugeesIndia has rejected a United Nations report alleging discrimination against various groups. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Di...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
India’s merchandise exports rise 15% to over $25 billion in Aug 1-21Merchandise exports for August 1-21 are estimated to have risen by fifteen percent. This growth brings the total exports for April through ...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Psychology says people who can't accept aging may be fighting more than wrinklesPeople who struggle to accept aging may not simply be trying to prevent wrinkles. They may be trying to hold on to a younger sense of ident...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
India's rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversificationIndia's rice exports to key markets saw value and volume increases recently. The Bharat International Rice Conference aims to boost these e...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
Indian exports face little risk from tougher US sanctions on IranStricter US sanctions on Iran are unlikely to significantly affect India’s exports to the country, as bilateral trade is mainly concentrate...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Grey roots showing? Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic’s hairstylist shares 4 low-maintenance ways to cover silver strandsManaging grey hair doesn't have to be a chore. Celebrity stylist Julien Farel, who has worked with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic emphasiz...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Quote of the day by Helen Mirren: "Women were just so terrified of having white or gray hair because it immediately put them into a different category. So, why not just embrace it?..." - Oscar-winning actress on aging gracefully, beauty and self-confidenceHelen Mirren often openly embraces her natural silver hair, questioning negative views on ageing. She believes women should welcome grey ha...
25 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
The human advantage behind Huron’s growth in IndiaHuron has seen remarkable growth in its India team since 2020, surpassing 4,100 professionals. This advancement signals a deliberate transi...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum: Trust-based reforms transformed India’s middle class, says PM ModiPrime Minister Modi highlighted India's transformative reforms and trust-based governance. He noted significant changes for the middle clas...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Shenaz Treasury recently squeezed ‘shampoo with zero chemicals’ from a flower. Experts reveal truth about ‘nature’s shampoo’: ‘It can work as a conditioner, but…’Bollywood actress Shenaz Treasury was recently seen gushing over ‘nature’s shampoo', which you can just squeeze directly from a flower and ...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
The surprising reason men may have evolved beards involves punches, violent fights and a scientific theory that has now earned an Ig Nobel Peace PrizeResearchers explored if beards offered protection during male-to-male fights. Their study examined how hair absorbs and redistributes impac...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
A 2024 study tried to find out if hair swirls turn differently in the Northern and Southern hemispheres; after studying 174 children and twins, researchers found more counterclockwise whorls in the South and a genetic linkResearchers explored hair whorl direction differences between hemispheres. Counterclockwise whorls were more frequent in the Southern Hemis...
16 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Suits & Sayings: Hairy BusinessET’s roundup of the wackiest whispers in corporate corridors
15 Aug, 2026, 09.44 PM IST