Quote of the day from Hollywood legend Al Pacino on the woman who changed his life: 'The world I came from, we weren’t seen or regarded. The first time ever I had...' A reminder of the power of being seen by The Godfather actorLong before Al Pacino became a Hollywood legend, he was a troubled New York teen who felt invisible. His junior-high drama teacher, Blanche...
22 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Asia warming up faster; India faces melting glaciersAsia faced extreme weather in 2025. Dangerous heat, heavy rains, and floods affected millions. Droughts also hit the continent. Glaciers in...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Xiaomi plans entry into large home appliances in India as smartphone shipments declineChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is set to enter India's large home appliances market. This move comes as smartphone shipments decline. The ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Xiaomi India charts post-Anuj Sharma roadmap with South Asia headquarters push and large appliances expansion planThe company reported strong gains in premium smartphones, tablets and TVs, outlined plans to enter large appliances, and announced leadersh...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Redington shares rally 10% after Apple CEO Tim Cook says price hikes 'unavoidable' amid AI boomRedington shares surged over 10% after Apple CEO Tim Cook signalled potential price hikes due to rising memory and storage costs driven by ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
India treads cautiously as Trump seeks fresh start with PM ModiUS President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi struck a friendly tone during their first face-to-face meeting in over a year, w...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
Bata India appoints Sanjay Rao as MD & CEOBata India has announced Sanjay Rao will take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective on August 24, 2026. He replac...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
India's m-cap tops $5 trillion, climbs back into global top sixIndia's stock market value has crossed the $5 trillion mark. This surge has placed India back in the sixth position globally. The rebound f...
18 Jun, 2026, 05.38 AM IST
I Squared, US DFC to set up $3 billion energy infrastructure platform in AsiaI Squared Capital and the US International Development Finance Corporation are partnering. They will create a three billion dollar investme...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Indian climate policy expert to help deliver Commonwealth Youth ForumVikrant Srivastava, an Indian climate policy expert, will help plan the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum in Antigua and Barbuda. He joins 22 o...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
US-Iran deal a 'catastrophe' for Israel, analysts sayThe US-Iran agreement to conclude the Middle East war is a significant strategic setback for Israel and underscores its waning influence in...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
Global Markets: AI supply chain bets propel Asian hedge funds to stellar performanceAsia-focused hedge funds delivered outsized returns in 2026 by riding the artificial intelligence boom across semiconductors and related te...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Kospi jumps 6% as US-Iran peace deal triggers super surge; index up over 100% YTDSouth Korean stocks jumped 6% on Monday as easing geopolitical tensions lifted global risk sentiment after the US and Iran reached an initi...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Indian staffing cos step up global reach to diversify revenuesIndian staffing companies are actively expanding their global reach. They are tapping into international talent shortages across sectors li...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push backAsian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dol...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST