Delhi government mulls mandatory fire safety norms for low-rise residential buildingsDelhi government is looking at making fire safety devices like smoke detectors and extinguishers compulsory in smaller homes. This move fol...
Asian stocks rally on Gulf breakthrough hopes, oil hits two-month lowsAsian stocks rallied on hopes of a Middle East peace deal, tempering inflation fears as oil prices fell to two-month lows. The market also ...
US jobless aid filings rise to 229,000 last week, remain historically low despite Iran war headwindsAmerica's jobless claims saw a slight increase last week, yet remain historically low. This comes despite economic challenges linked to the...
War-wary, May equity MF inflows fall 40% to year lowEquity mutual fund inflows experienced a significant 40% drop in May, reaching a 12-month low of ₹22,908 crore. This decline, the steepest ...
Gold hits over 6-month low on rate-hike concerns amid Mideast conflictGold prices dropped to a six-month low as U.S. strikes on Iran fueled oil prices and inflation concerns. This, coupled with strong U.S. con...
No overcapacity in steel, textiles; India's consumption remains low: DGTRIndia has rejected US claims of excess capacity in its textile and steel sectors. Officials state per capita consumption of these products ...
In 1893, a chemist was silvering double-walled glass for cold gases and made a stubborn flask, which created the thermosIn the pursuit of knowledge, scientist James Dewar engineered an innovative container specifically designed for the exploration of ultra-ch...
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
Canara Bank recovers over half of ₹500 crore Rajesh Exports exposure, CEO outlines growth strategyCanara Bank has recovered over half of its ₹500 crore exposure to Rajesh Exports and is pursuing legal avenues for the remaining amount. Th...
Global markets: Europe's STOXX 600 hits two-week low on Mideast escalation, AI jittersEuropean shares hit a two-week low as Middle East tensions and a global AI stock selloff weighed on the market. Crude oil prices surged ove...
The appraisal hangover: How a poor performance review can hurt your career if you react emotionallyCold data, not emotions, will cure your appraisal hangover, says Devashish Chakravarty.
No degree, no startup, just water: Man makes Rs 80,000 a month selling Rs 5-per-litre chilled RO water during heatwave. Simple business idea wins praiseViral business idea: A viral video showcases a young entrepreneur selling chilled RO water from a battery-powered rickshaw. He delivers pur...
Tata Steel says UK plant's low-emission project facing delays in securing electricity accessTata Steel's significant UK project for low-carbon steel production is facing delays. The company is experiencing a setback of six to eight...
NTPC eyes low-load thermal unitsState-owned NTPC Ltd is seeking expressions of interest for developing thermal power units capable of operating at significantly lower load...
FX reserves inch up from over one-year low to $682.3 billionIn the week prior, India's FX reserves had dropped to a more than one-year low of $681.4 billion.
In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...
Low volatility, better value: Why balanced advantage funds are back on investors’ radarWealth managers are favoring balanced advantage funds due to attractive large-cap stock valuations and high bond yields. These funds dynami...