In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM 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
How the scary Ranga-Billa case, which inspired Raakh web-series, changed parenting in India. Actress Sonali Bendre recalls 2 strict rules many parents imposed on childrenAli Fazal and Sonali Bendre's new show Raakh revisits the chilling Ranga-Billa case, a 1970s crime that heavily impacted child safety aware...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Electronics now third largest export category, next target second rank: Ashwini VaishnawIndia's electronics exports are surging, now its third-largest category, with ambitions to become second. The nation's electronics manufact...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India’s electronics output hits ₹13 lakh crore; Vaishnaw eyes No. 2 export spotIndia's electronics production has reached Rs 13 lakh crore. The nation aims to make electronics the second largest export category. Two se...
17 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Parliamentary panel moots higher education spending, says NEP's 6% GDP target unmetA parliamentary committee has flagged current higher education funding as inadequate. It urges an increase to six percent of GDP, aligning ...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
How 'chull' led an IIT Kanpur graduate to leave a $300,000 job and build an AI startupSahil Dhull left a senior role at Cohesity due to a persistent urge to pursue an idea, launching AGI Interfaces. The venture is developing ...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Dixon Tech shares rally 5% amid reports of government nod for Vivo JV this monthDixon Technologies shares surged rose sharply on Wednesday after reports suggested the government may approve its long-pending joint ventur...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Mercedes beats Maruti in mileage: Luxury car maker launches new S-Class that delivers 32.2 kmpl averageThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class has arrived in India, boasting an impressive claimed fuel efficiency of 32.2 kmpl with its new plug-in hybri...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
India's telecom ARPU to grow 7% CAGR through FY29; narrowing tariff gap with global markets: ReportIndia's telecom sector is set for a multi-year growth phase. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) is projected to grow at 7% annually from FY26 ...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Amazon Prime Day Sale 2026 coming soon? Here's when it may begin; expected discounts and dealsAmazon Prime Day Sale 2026 date: Amazon Prime Day 2026 is expected to arrive sometime in July, although the company has not announced dates...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Electronics makers face component shortages as Gulf shipping crisis hits productionIndian electronics manufacturers are currently grappling with a critical shortage of essential components like microprocessors and batterie...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Do you still make lists on paper instead of apps? Psychology says you may share these 7 healthy, organisational habitsDespite digital convenience, handwritten lists foster mental organization, intentional thinking, and focus. Individuals who still write not...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
As flagship costs rise, realme is betting on battery life with the new P4R 5GSmartphone makers are rethinking priorities due to rising component costs. Realme is stepping back from flagship devices to focus on user n...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Realme P4R 5G launched in India: Check price, offers, battery life and other featuresRealme has launched the P4R 5G in India, featuring a massive 8,000mAh battery and a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. The device boasts a ...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Apple stocks: Why are AAPL shares down? Morgan Stanley sounds warning over Siri AI updateAI update to Apple's Siri voice assistant unveiled on Monday garnered lacklustre reviews, spurring caution among investors who have seen te...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Apple's AI Siri will be held back by aging devices, Morgan Stanley saysApple's new AI Siri faces limitations on many older iPhones. Over 850 million iPhones cannot run basic queries. More than 1.3 billion iPhon...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST