Why does a microwave door have a metal mesh? The tiny holes are doing something importantThe metal mesh found on microwave doors serves an essential safety role. The small perforations allow for visibility while effectively bloc...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Was Sensex’s 2,000-point expiry crash a one-off? Here's what Friday's close hints about CASSensex stayed relatively calm during Friday’s closing auction, a day after a 2,000-point plunge during the monthly expiry raised fresh conc...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Rupee gains this week as dollar supply surges ahead of deposit window's closeThe Indian rupee managed to finish higher on Friday, achieving a weekly upswing bolstered by a jump in dollar liquidity as a special deposi...
28 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
4,000% options surge in 15 mins highlights India’s wild closing auction systemIndia’s new closing-auction system is triggering extreme volatility in the options market, with prices swinging sharply within minutes. Dur...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey clarifies on CAS changes after big Sensex expiry-day swingSebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the regulator has no plans to change the Closing Auction Session despite sharp expiry-day swings. Seb...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Monthly Expiry shock: Did CAS fail its biggest test after Sensex loses 2,000 points in 6 minutes?The Sensex witnessed a sharp late-session swing of over 2,000 points in six minutes on Thursday, raising fresh questions about the Closing ...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Rupee dips, reversing intraday gains, as importer dollar demand dominatesThe Indian rupee declined on Thursday, reversing early gains against the dollar. Importer dollar demand increased, and month-end pressures ...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
In 2015, astronauts brewed espresso in orbit and drank it from a 3D-printed cup; surface tension pulled the coffee toward their lips without gravityAstronauts can now drink coffee normally in space thanks to a special 3D-printed cup. This innovative design utilizes capillary flow to mov...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Home loan portfolio set to cross Rs 10 lakh cr milestone this quarter: SBI ChairmanThe mortgage portfolio of State Bank of India is set to hit a monumental Rs 10 lakh crore this quarter, highlighting its robust role in the...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
India bonds flat as oil prices shrug off US curbs on IranIndian government bonds experienced little movement early Tuesday, stabilizing after a recent decline. Oil prices reacted unfazed to new US...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
India opens ports, airports to foreign-bound cargo impacted by Strait of Hormuz disruptionsIndia's ports will temporarily accept foreign-bound cargo diverted from the Strait of Hormuz. Under this measure, unloading, storage, and t...
25 Aug, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
India Inc’s equity fundraising surges past Rs 1.11 lakh crore on strong inflows in July-AugustIPO activity remained particularly strong, garnering more than 40% of the funds raised. So far this month, 20 companies have collected more...
25 Aug, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
India lenders' dollar debt sales top $10 billion since RBI window, ICICI Bank beats peer to lead packICICI Bank is set to raise one billion dollars through the issuance of five-year bonds, marking its fourth bond sale this month. With over ...
24 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Bathroom tile cleaning tips? Try these easy home hacks to remove soap scum, water stains, grime and dirtBathroom tiles can quickly lose their luster due to the accumulation of residue and grime. To restore their shine, use white vinegar to eli...
23 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
ICICI Bank dollar debt fundraising tops $2 billion in a month: BankersICICI Bank triumphantly secured $750 million through a fresh dollar bond issuance, making it the bank's third successful fundraising attemp...
18 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
FCNR(B), nothing magical about itThe Reserve Bank of India is prematurely closing a special window for FCNR(B) bank deposits from the Indian diaspora, originally set to end...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
RBI cuts FX swap window short after NRI deposits cross $50 billionThe Reserve Bank of India shortened its zero-cost FX swap facility for banks. This action followed substantial foreign deposit inflows from...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.12 PM IST