Bharathiraja: A towering titan who injected raw, rural realism into Tamil cinemaRenowned filmmaker P Bharathiraja passed away at 84. He transformed Tamil cinema by bringing rural realism to the screen. Bharathiraja was ...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Dry-Bulk shipping rates extend decline as capesize demand coolsThis decline is attributed to cooling demand in larger vessel segments, particularly Capesizes, despite a strong first half of the year. An...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Bharathiraja cause of death: Veteran Tamil actor-filmmaker dies at 84, one year after son Manoj passed awayVeteran filmmaker and actor Bharathiraja, a pivotal figure in Tamil cinema, has passed away at 84 in Chennai. Revered for bringing rural li...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'If a jade is not cut and polished, it can’t be...'- Inspiring lessons on growth, discipline, transformation, and why true potential requires effort and refinementA Chinese proverb comparing raw jade to human potential highlights that natural ability alone is insufficient for success. True greatness i...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
MHT CET Result 2026 explained: How percentile is calculated, marks vs percentile, rank estimates and what counts as a safe scoreMaharashtra CET PCB 1st attempt results are out, with students focusing on percentile and rank for engineering and pharmacy admissions. The...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Packaging firms remain upbeat on FY27 growth despite raw material volatility amid West Asia crisisDespite these disruptions, companies like EPL Ltd, Uflex, and TCPL Packaging remain optimistic about FY27 growth, driven by strong domestic...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Regulator, cos discuss price hike for some cancer drugsIndia's drug pricing authority may soon approve a price hike for vital platinum-based cancer medicines. These drugs, including carboplatin ...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Hindalco expects aluminium to shine bright downstreamUpstream operations typically involve extraction of raw materials to produce basic metal, the pricing for which is largely dependent on glo...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Odisha doubles rice milling charges, to encourage paddy procurementThe Odisha government has doubled rice milling charges. This move aims to boost paddy procurement from farmers and support millers. Charges...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Small packs make big gains as budgets shrink and costs riseWith inflation on the rise, Indian shoppers are favoring compact product packaging. This shift not only reflects changing consumer habits b...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Govt to tap AI for mapping supply chains and investment clustersIndia's upcoming Statistical Business Register (SBR) will leverage AI and analytics to map supply chains, identify investment clusters, and...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
WTO sees signs of slowdown in global goods trade growth amid Middle East conflictDespite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting the market, global merchandise trade showcases a surprising resilience, powered ...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Govt reviews West Asia crisis impact on MSMEsUnion MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi held a high-level meeting to assess the impact of the West Asia geopolitical situation on India's smal...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
SAIL sees limited steel price impact from Iran conflictSAIL anticipates a minor effect on its steel prices due to the West Asia crisis. The company is arranging new shipping paths to ensure a st...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Govt exempts customs duty on cotton imports for five monthsThe government has announced a five-month customs duty exemption on cotton imports starting June 1. This move aims to increase raw material...
30 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Bengal leather industry expecting raw material shortage amid strict slaughter normsWest Bengal's leather industry is facing a raw material shortage. Stricter animal slaughter regulations are impacting the supply of cow and...
29 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST