100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Word of the Day: AbderianWord of the Day: One reason Abderian remains such a useful word is that it describes a deeply familiar human tendency. Nearly everyone has ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Indians are growing more pessimistic about the economy. RBI Survey shows whyUrban consumers grew more pessimistic about the economy, jobs, and spending in May, with the Current Situation Index falling for the third ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Room for less: Could short-stay hotels be the next big thing in hospitality?Hourly Hotels: This works on a pay-for-use model where guests pay only for the duration they need a room — typically 3-9 hours. The busines...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
The safe keepers: Inside India's booming locker economyIndia’s locker economy is booming amid rising gold prices and household wealth. While banks remain the preferred repository, private vault ...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
India’s rising export champion faces a critical credibility testIndia's seafood exports are soaring, reaching record highs and aiming for $30 billion within five years. Despite overcoming US tariffs and ...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Can Elon Musk do to US telecom what Mukesh Ambani did in India?Elon Musk's Starlink is poised to disrupt American telecom giants like AT&T and Verizon. Analysts believe Starlink could change how connect...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Grest becomes first private firm to join govt IMEI verification platformGrest, a refurbished electronics platform, has partnered with C-DOT for the Sanchar Saathi initiative. This integration allows real-time ve...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep their phone face down during meals aren't just being polite - they are often protecting attention in a way that helps conversations feel more realPsychologists are concerned about how smartphones impact communication, even when not in use. Placing a phone face down is believed to mini...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
From inputs to retail, a monster rages through: As supply-side inflation pressures build, the implications for monetary policyIndia's inflation is shifting from producers to consumers, driven by cost-push factors like rising global commodity and energy prices. This...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Indian corporations poised to become large brand owners in US: Oyo founder Ritesh AgarwalIndian companies are poised to become significant brand owners in the United States. This shift will enhance India's global influence beyon...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
The most effective savings products may be the ones that feel responsiveIndian households are changing how they save. Digital finance means people see their money grow more often. Banks are now offering monthly ...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Mother Dairy targets 20% revenue growth to Rs 24,000 cr in FY27, eyes new marketsWith sights set on a robust 20 percent rise in turnover this fiscal year, Mother Dairy aims to surpass Rs 24,000 crore driven by heightened...
02 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Famous alphonso mango is facing existential crisis this yearRatnagiri's Alphonso mango growers are facing a challenging season due to weather disruptions that significantly reduced production. This h...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Bengaluru founder spots a clever Rs 40 fruit-selling trick at a Tamil Nadu railway station. The psychology behind it is fascinatingA simple fruit cup sold for Rs 40 at a Trichy railway station revealed a powerful business lesson. A Bengaluru founder noticed how a tall g...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
US consumer confidence ebbs in May as inflation worries mount26 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST