No cutting trees yet, 200% stronger wood: Japan’s 600-year-old technique for producing wood is a lesson on sustainable forestryDiscover Daisugi, a 600-year-old Japanese tradition offering premium timber without deforestation. This ingenious method, originating in 14...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
China emerges as key growth driver for India's frozen shrimp exports; US remains top market in FY26India's frozen shrimp exports soared to a record high in FY 2025-26, driven by robust demand from China, which emerged as a significant gro...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
'They will watch a 3hr podcast if...': Ankur Warikoo says Gen Z doesn't have a short attention span, just a faster rejection spanEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo has ignited a debate on social media, asserting that Gen Z possesses a 'faster rejection span' rather than a sho...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Gold gains as dollar weakens; still on track for fourth straight weekly lossGold prices saw a modest uptick on Friday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and slightly eased expectations of U.S. interest rate hikes following ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, boosts Fed hike betsUS inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in AfricaIndian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a y...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'A dragon will be teased by a shrimp...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on situation, vulnerability, humility, adaptability, true strength, caution, authority, and why one should never underestimate the underdog or weakBest proverb of the day highlights an ancient Chinese saying that explains how power depends on the right environment. The proverb shows th...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.07 AM IST
Man killed on Mumbai local train during fight over keeping doors open amid rainsIn a horrific case, a man aged 22 was fatally stabbed on a Mumbai local train during a heated debate about the train doors being left open ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Foreign inflows in Asian bonds surge to three-month high in MayIn May, Asian bonds observed a significant surge in foreign investments, marking the highest inflows in three months. This trend was fueled...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Government may soon launch scheme to develop critical minerals processing value chain: Recycling bodyThe initiative prioritizes recycling for 27 critical minerals, encouraging extraction and processing beyond just 'black mass'. The Material...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Gold slips as Fed rate-hike expectations buoy dollarGold prices dipped on Wednesday, reaching their lowest point since June 11, as a stronger dollar, fueled by anticipated U.S. interest rate ...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Gold price prediction: Why is Gold rate down today? Will bullion drop further in upcoming months?Gold rate: Gold is undergoing volatile trading mode with Iran-U. S war situation and Federal Reserve's position playing pivotal factors.
24 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
India-bound fertilizer ships cross Hormuz, government saysFour cargo ships laden with vital fertilizers like urea and di-ammonium phosphate have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, en rout...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Best Spanish saying of the day: 'The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current.' Centuries-old proverb that warns why staying comfortable for too long can cost you opportunities, success and growthGreat Spanish Saying of the Day: A Spanish proverb, "The shrimp that falls asleep is carried away by the current," highlights the importanc...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
International Finance Corporation announces $371 million investment in data centre operator SifyThe International Finance Corporation is investing $371 million in Sify Technologies. This funding will develop two new data centres in Nav...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST