His grandmother always believed he was born to cook. Now, he cooked khichdi at the Cannes Film Festival. Meet Delhi chef whose Indian dishes reminded VIP guests of homeChef Manu Chandra showcased Indian cuisine at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. He prepared dishes combining Indian tastes with French culinar...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Pet pythons escaped into Florida in the 1970s, spread for decades through the Everglades, then a hurricane carried them south, and now the Key Largo woodrat may disappearEndangered rodents in Key Largo face a crisis. Invasive Burmese pythons, spreading after Hurricane Irma, are decimating Key Largo woodrat p...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Pizza Hut: From $600 loan to 20,000 stores and the new $2.7 billion twist for the global empirePizza Hut, a nearly 70-year-old American icon, has been split in a $2.7 billion deal. Yum Brands is selling its international business outs...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
One man spent Rs 18 lakh on coffee at a cafe and stayed broke. Another spent Rs 4.5 lakh only and ended up with Rs 47 lakhA Pune cafe owner's story highlights a powerful financial lesson. One customer spent heavily on expensive items, remaining broke. Another c...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
The voice taking your McDonald's order may not be human anymoreMcDonald's is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru ordering system capable of handling customer conversations, processing orders, and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Revenue of auto ancillary firms grew at 11% CAGR during 2016-26: ReportAuto ancillary companies saw revenue grow at 11 percent annually from FY16 to FY26. Exports and increased vehicle content fueled this expan...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Social Security crisis 2032: Could a 22% benefit cut slash retirement income for millions of Americans if Congress fails to act?Social Security crisis 2032 is no longer a distant warning. Current projections show the trust fund could face depletion by 2032, triggerin...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Indian restaurant named among the world’s most beautiful. It is in Pune: Luxury wooden decor, lush vineyard views and exotic Italian cuisineRosso, located in Pune's Hotel Irada, is among the world's most beautiful restaurants for 2026. This award recognizes its stunning architec...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Tokenisation could be the next big upgrade to India's market plumbingTokenisation represents financial assets as digital tokens on programmable blockchains, simplifying ownership and settlement. India's finan...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Why foreign investors are exiting Nifty giants to hunt in India's small and midcap marketForeign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India's top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies...
25 May, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
No artificial flavours, no preservatives: 80-year-old Ahmedabad woman has been making tasty, homemade ice cream varieties with 4 simple and natural ingredients for 4 decadesIn Ahmedabad, 80-year-old Niranjana Desai, or Niruben, crafts homemade ice cream daily using just four natural ingredients: milk, cream, st...
24 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delightVladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of time...
20 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Red Lobster Tallahassee closure: Is America’s oldest Red Lobster shutting down forever? Tallahassee’s iconic 56-year restaurant closes May 24 — final chance for Cheddar Bay BiscuitsRed Lobster restaurant 2026 closing list near me: After 56 years of service, Red Lobster's longest-running U.S. location shuts its doors th...
19 May, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi resetFor decades, China has used the powerful symbolism of food during landmark official events and when receiving distinguished foreign visitor...
15 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Taco Bell brings back iconic Y2K favorites with new Decades Menu: Availability, dates and all you need to knowTaco Bell is reviving early 2000s nostalgia with its Decades Y2K Menu, launching September 9, 2025. The menu features five fan-favorite ite...
29 Aug, 2025, 05.24 AM IST