India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
15 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Can there ever be a Great Indian ‘State of the Nation’ novel?Indian novels often focus on specific regions rather than the entire nation. This is due to India's immense diversity. Authors find success...
09 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rudyard Kipling: “He travels the fastest who travels alone” — inspiring lessons on independence, self-confidence and staying focused on goals by The Jungle Book authorRudyard Kipling’s famous quote about travelling alone gives an important lesson about confidence, focus, and self-belief. The writer of The...
07 May, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Balle balle & bullied ballot? Record number of voters is cause for cheer, but concerns over why many of them voted lingerIn a remarkable turn of events, the latest elections in multiple Indian states and a Union Territory showcased an unprecedented voter turno...
01 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Maharashtra Day 2026: What’s open & what’s closed on May 1; Know significance and long weekend travel tipsMaharashtra Day 2026 falls on Friday, May 1st, coinciding with Labour Day and Buddha Purnima, creating a significant long weekend. Celebrat...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
ET Awards: India Inc discusses strategy as FM Sitharaman signals readiness for reforms amid rising global uncertaintyIndia's finance minister has urged industry leaders to engage in open dialogue. Discussions at the Economic Times Awards focused on navigat...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Maximum Mumbai: India's financial capital is seeing its biggest infrastructure push yet. But, is it enough?Mumbai has been undergoing an unprecedented infrastructure push in the 2020s, with over $60 billion being invested in metro networks, expre...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Sunny Deol’s co-actress reveals how Indira Gandhi played a big role in her parents’ wedding date. She shares a surprising linkActress Ameesha Patel revealed her family's deep connection with Indira Gandhi, who visited her as a newborn and even finalised her parents...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Fish, meat & West Bengal elections: It’s about money and not politicsWest Bengal Elections BJP vs TMC: Political campaigns in West Bengal are creatively using fish and meat, staples of Bengali culture, to con...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Asha Bhosle performed her first song at 10. At 64, she became the first Indian singer to be nominated for Grammy. What was that song?Legendary singer Asha Bhosle has passed away at 92 in Mumbai. With a career spanning over seven decades, she recorded more than 12,000 song...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
'Do you hire Indians?' Iran Embassy’s cute reply wins hearts, netizens 'genuinely in love'The Consulate General of Iran in Mumbai has captured attention online with a friendly social media exchange. A user inquired about job oppo...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
He left his IIT exam, joined Film and TV institute. Then, came to Mumbai with no godfather. 49 years later, Bollywood actor stole the show in Rs 2,000 crore blockbuster movieVeteran actor Rakesh Bedi, long known for his comic roles, has received widespread praise for his intense performance as Jameel Jamali in t...
28 Mar, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Rudyard Kipling: “Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.”“Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind,” Rudyard Kipling’s quote, highlights the immense influence language holds ov...
26 Mar, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Triple engine, total takeover: How BJP dethroned the Thackerays from Mumbai fortress in 229-seat BMC battleThe Bharatiya Janata Party has seized control of Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, ending decades of Thackeray family rule. This...
17 Jan, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Idea to include United Maharashtra agitation in books opposedTawde's attempt to include 'Samyukta Maharashtra' agitation in textbooks has been opposed by pro-Vidarbha leaders who described proposal as...
17 Feb, 2015, 11.05 AM IST
- Poll-itical ads: Cong hits bull’s eye
Weeks of hectic campaigning and countrywide trudging by political leaders, with some creative advertisements thrown in for good measure, ha...
20 May, 2009, 01.10 PM IST