Why the matinee remains cinema's quiet pleasureEscaping the midday heat for the cool, dark sanctuary of a cinema offers a unique rebellion. Inside, the world outside fades as the screen ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
HDFC Life reports 12 per cent premium growth in FY26, retail protection business rises 43 per centHDFC Life Insurance reported a robust 12% year-on-year growth in total premium for FY26, with its retail protection business soaring by 43%...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
Adding gold to portfolio can boost returns without significantly increasing risk: WhiteOak studyA WhiteOak Capital study highlights the benefits of a multi-asset strategy, showing that combining equity, debt and gold can improve risk-a...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
JPMorgan turns cautious on IT, sees growth headwinds aheadJPMorgan anticipates challenges for Indian IT firms over the next two years, citing uncertain demand and a mix of technology and economic h...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.48 AM IST
India to release first-ever monthly index tracking services sector output from July 14India is launching a new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track the services sector's growth, mirroring the Index of Industrial Produc...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Why Fed's bubble blind spot is cause for anxietyNew Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh may follow Alan Greenspan's approach of not intervening in financial bubbles, a strategy that led to ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mountThe Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
What are the Fed's bank 'stress tests' and what's new this year?The US Federal Reserve is releasing its annual bank stress test results today, assessing how major lenders would fare in a severe economic ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Psychology says people who only shop during sales aren't stingy, their brains may be wired to chase value over pricePsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal deeper motivations. The sale itself is rarely the real story. Value is. Control is....
23 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Rupee rebounds, but risks aboundThe rupee has experienced a brief rebound fueled by optimism surrounding the potential reopening of the Hormuz Strait and a decrease in oil...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: "I figure that I want to swim as well as I can against the tides. I’m not trying to predict the tides"Charlie Munger’s quote on swimming against market “tides” highlights his belief that investors should not try to predict markets but instea...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Christy Mathai used market dip to buy insurance, logistics stocks; here's his sector-by-sector playbookFund Manager Christy Mathai sees easing war-driven inflation fears, expecting a shorter earnings hit. He's selectively adding to his portfo...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Ellis: "There’s an old market saying about stocks to the effect that they all go down together"Charles Ellis highlights how stocks often decline together during market stress, challenging the perceived safety of diversification. The p...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Kitchen staples face rising price pressure as El Nino risks growExpect higher prices for essential kitchen items like spices, eggs, and dairy. Food inflation is rising, with a potential monsoon deficit a...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
How India can win in a rewired global economyIndia is poised to gain from global supply chain shifts. Strategic neutrality and domestic focus are key. The nation must build robust buff...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST