In 1926, a secretary kept track of tiny marks between newspaper columns: It highlighted the growing need for a device that could send documents across distance, thus introducing the fax machine used in every office todayThe 1920s marked a pivotal era for electronic document transmission, driven not only by early 19th-century inventions but also by pressing ...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Whisky, no more a colonial hangoverIndia's whisky scene is experiencing a remarkable 'swadeshi' boom, with domestic premium brands like Indri and Rampur rising in popularity,...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Texas Rice University students raise $1.85 million to build drone network for life-saving medical deliveries. Here's how it worksSeven Rice University engineering students have launched Haast Autonomous, a startup poised to revolutionize medical logistics. Securing $1...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Quote of the day by Thomas Dewar: 'Love is an ocean of emotions entirely surrounded by...' Life lessons on relationships, family and wealth by popular Scottish businessman, politician and distillerQuote of the day by Thomas Dewar highlights the connection between emotions and financial responsibilities. The quote, “Love is an ocean of...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
25 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Lloyds pilots AI investment guidance tool as UK regulator studies impactLloyds Banking Group is the first UK lender to pilot an AI tool for investment guidance. This initiative aims to help customers navigate in...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
Scotland organises own 'Make in India' dayScotland has organised a 'Make in India' day to coincide with Mumbai's 'Make in India' Week in Edinburgh in an attempt to attract Scottish ...
18 Feb, 2016, 11.08 PM IST
India, Scotland explore trade opportunities under Make in IndiaScottish exports to India were worth $379 million in last year, and IT and BPO, education, biotechnology and energy were identified as furt...
26 Aug, 2015, 01.19 PM IST
PM Modi's 'Make in India' campaign: 12 Scottish firms visiting India for business, tie-ups next weekSDI said the delegation will meet over 100 Indian companies across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Delhi, during their visit from October 6 to 10.
01 Oct, 2014, 06.53 PM IST
- Scottish firms see India as third largest market: Minister
Scotland today said that India offers huge potential for its companies in sectors like education, technological innovation and renewable en...
15 Oct, 2013, 08.10 PM IST
Scottish firms eye Gujarat as lucrative investment destinationA slew of Scottish cos will be making a beeline for Gujarat to tap the investment potential and forge business partnerships with prospectiv...
01 Aug, 2012, 09.07 PM IST
- Cairn handover natural, says Scottish first minister
Scottish first minister Alex Salmond’s India visit had as much to do with cheering his team in the Commonwealth Games as expanding growing ...
14 Oct, 2010, 12.20 AM IST
- UK fund dumps Google for Baidu, adds $2.8 bn to kitty
When Google, owner of the most popular Internet search engine, said on January 12 it may close its website in China, Edinburgh money manage...
05 Mar, 2010, 10.14 AM IST
'We expect more Indian investments'SDI operations-director David Smith was recently in India to meet representatives of Indian companies, industry bodies such as Nasscom and ...
21 Mar, 2009, 04.56 AM IST
- Iberdrola set to buy out Scottish Power for £12b
Iberdrola, Spain’s second-largest power company, agreed to buy Scottish Power for £11.6 billion ($22.5 billion) to gain access to customers...
29 Nov, 2006, 12.00 AM IST
- Scottish cos wants to invest in oil & gas
Scottish firms seem to be high on Indian energy sector. The Scottish Develop-ment Institute (SDI) has come to India to explore possibilitie...
04 Aug, 2006, 09.20 PM IST