They spent 5 years searching Google Maps for an island, found a 5-acre Finnish island and built a solar-powered dream home they now rent for $2,400 a nightA Finnish couple spent five years searching Google Maps for their dream private island before finding a five-acre property in Finland’s arc...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Vietnam's export triumph: How a small nation beat China and India to become America's top trade partnerVietnam now leads all nations in its trade surplus with the United States. This significant shift occurred during the first half of the yea...
30 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
From TCS to Microsoft, techie details 6 things different from the Indian company that surprised himSailesh Gurung has described how his move from TCS to Microsoft changed his view of corporate life. In an Instagram post, he compared hiera...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Japan's newest five-star hotel was once a jail for 109 years. Here's how much one night stay costs hereA former juvenile prison in Nara, Japan, built in 1908 and used until 2017, has been transformed into a five-star Hoshinoya hotel. Around 5...
21 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Psychology says people who research restaurants before arriving in a new city may be reducing decision fatigue before the trip even beginsSomeone who researches restaurants before arriving in a new city may not be trying to avoid spontaneity. Instead, they may simply be reduci...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Psychology says people who arrive unusually early for doctor’s appointments may be managing uncertainty rather than simply valuing punctualityArriving unusually early for a doctor's appointment may reflect more than simply being good at managing time. For some people, it can be a ...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Tata chair N Chandrasekaran’s exit leaves $120 billion spending ambition in limboTata Group is facing a leadership and strategy reset after N Chandrasekaran’s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman, putting the cong...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
For investors with some patience: 6 mid-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 20%The world is facing challenges and India is no different. The fact is that, in today’s world, managements that have lived through such cris...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
It's not just about tariffs, bruv: The real promise of India-UK CETAThe recently ratified Britain-India CETA agreement sets a foundation of business stability, paving the way for both investment and growth. ...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Coffee chains face cost heat as import duty on machines risesIndian coffeehouse chains are bracing for higher costs. A recent increase in customs duty on coffee roasting, brewing, and vending machines...
05 Feb, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Machine brewed coffee in office canteen or cafe may get costlier after Budget 2026The Budget has withdrawn existing duty concessions on imported coffee roasting, brewing and vending machines. Industry executives said the ...
02 Feb, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
$30K for breakfast? How Napier Council is justifying the spend as job cuts loomNapier City Council's spending on a staff Christmas breakfast sparks debate. The council spent around $30,000 on the event. This happened w...
14 Jun, 2025, 02.02 PM IST
Business recast to help capture the full value of Tata ConsumerAs part of the exercise, the listed plantation company Tata Coffee's business will be combined with TCPL and a wholly-owned subsidiary, and...
31 Mar, 2022, 06.42 AM IST
Would you pay $50 for coffee that is from space?To make the Astronaut coffee, cafe-owner Byeon puts the coffee beans into a weather balloon and launches it into space.
20 Jan, 2018, 06.14 PM IST
Budget 2012: Now home-brewing coffee to get cheaperThe coffee industry will get an impetus from the reduction in basic customs duty from 7.5% to 5% on specified plantation and processing mac...
17 Mar, 2012, 12.07 PM IST
- Centre brews debt relief package for marginal coffee growers
A debt relief package for the small and marginal coffee growers is being prepared and will be finalised in another two-three weeks, accordi...
11 Nov, 2008, 01.59 AM IST