In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIf the US-Iran ceasefire holds, the markets may see some recovery. The movement of crude oil prices and its impact on the markets supports ...
27 May, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Telecom users up nearly 7 million in April; Airtel, Jio gain mostIndia's telecom subscriber base expanded by 6.96 million in April, reaching 1.34 billion, primarily due to robust wireless additions. Relia...
27 May, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
In 1907, a chemist tried replacing shellac for cables and searched for a better wire coating, which ended up creating the world’s first synthetic plasticA chemist named Leo Baekeland sought an alternative to shellac in 1907. His research led to Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic. This mat...
23 May, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Congress flags broken NRC portal, seeks probe into Assam website, helpline failuresCongress leader Debabrata Saikia has raised concerns about the National Register of Citizens NRC Assam website and its helpline. He reporte...
16 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
These large- mid- and small-cap stocks have an upside potential of up to 31% in 1 year, according to analystsAs nothing can be ruled out on the street, be prepared for anything. Now, what is the probability that the bears will be chased away from t...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
WTO accepts request of India, Taipei to defer ICT import duty dispute ruling until Oct 2026India and Taiwan have secured a delay in a WTO ruling on India's import duties for certain IT products. The decision is now postponed until...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
TRAI to review of interconnection regulations; floats discussion paperTelecom regulator TRAI is reviewing all nine interconnection regulations. Stakeholder views are sought on satellite-based networks and IP i...
10 Nov, 2025, 07.23 PM IST
GST data may be used to book trucksThe GSTN is now toying with the idea to set up a platform where companies can use the data on truck movement to ship their goods.
30 Jun, 2018, 11.29 AM IST
When a slim brick has virtually replaced the plain old telephone…It is a miracle that telephones still cling on in obscure corners at a time when sleeker personal communication devices are strutting their...
27 Jun, 2015, 04.52 AM IST
Power-hungry cell towers poisoning air, says studyBecause mobile towers require continuous power supply not assured in either cities or rural areas, they largely depend on diesel generator ...
29 Dec, 2014, 01.18 PM IST
Two telecom security bodies to be formed to shield India's telephone networksGovernment will soon establish two separate regulatory agencies for coordinating all telecom security-related initiatives to shield India's...
02 Aug, 2013, 04.14 PM IST
- MTNL to spent Rs 1,145 cr in FY'12 on new services, networks
State-owned MTNL today said it will invest Rs 1,145 crore in 2011-12 to launch new services and upgrade its network.
27 May, 2011, 11.13 PM IST
- China to invest $18 billion in 3G services
China plans to invest about $18 billion in third-generation (3G) services this year as the country became the home to the largest telephone...
20 Jul, 2010, 06.55 PM IST
- BSNL to expand mobile services on Indo-Bangla border
Earlier, most people use the services of Bangla Grameen Mobile Company Ltd near border areas because of poor service of BSNL.
05 Jan, 2008, 08.45 PM IST