China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare systemHis story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unempl...
07 Jul, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Another Yu Menglong like death? Chinese actor Jin Ze dies at 33; here’s what we know so farChinese actor Jin Ze, real name Zhang Jiawei, has passed away at 33. His agency confirmed his death at his Hangzhou home on June 4, 2026. A...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Harsh Goenka amazed by Japanese school lunches Americans are praising; viral video reveals whyA video shared by Harsh Goenka on social media highlights Japan's exceptional school lunch system, focussing strict hygiene, meticulous nut...
29 May, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Starbucks says it is not currently considering a full sale of its China operationsStarbucks is exploring options for its China business, engaging with potential buyers to assess interest in either a controlling or minorit...
24 Jun, 2025, 09.59 AM IST
After blind dating, mass weddings to boost birth rates, China now plans special trains for its growing elderly populationChina will launch tourist trains with medical and elder-care facilities by 2027. This initiative aims to tap into the spending power of its...
11 Feb, 2025, 12.35 PM IST
Slacker generation’s social-media movement against ‘996’ work culture is a warning for BeijingIn response to China's notorious "996" work culture, characterized by grueling 9 am to 9 pm shifts six days a week, a new social media tren...
22 Jun, 2024, 11.21 PM IST
China tells delivery, ride-hailing firms to better protect workersRegulators in China have come down hard on its biggest technology firms this year, criticising them for policies that exploit workers and i...
10 Sep, 2021, 04.15 PM IST
India's internet startups on cusp of listing: ReportE-commerce is the largest opportunity, worth an estimated $67 billion by 2025, the report said. It was worth $31 billion in 2019 after expa...
06 Feb, 2021, 01.48 PM IST
Deaths, self-immolation draw scrutiny on China tech giantsChina's internet industries already were known for long, demanding days. With millions of families confined at home, demand surged and empl...
17 Jan, 2021, 12.05 PM IST
View: As machines turn smarter with AI, leaders need to be more humanAI is not new, but critical factors such as massive data generation and increased processing power, connectivity and speed have combined to...
11 Dec, 2018, 12.04 AM IST
TCS sets up Japan-centric delivery centre in move that boosts marginsTata Consultancy Services said it was creating a Japan-centric delivery centre in its Pune IT Park to augment capabilities of its Japan wor...
01 Sep, 2015, 05.38 PM IST
- Genpact claims to crack Chinese technology services market
India’s largest business process outsourcing firm Genpact claims to have cracked the Chinese technology services market.
10 Apr, 2012, 06.42 AM IST
- India seen to pack punch as IT turns less geeky
In the first wave of a global IT advancement labour arbitrage may have played a prominent role.
23 Aug, 2008, 05.08 PM IST
- Whirlpool, Hisense announce joint venture in China
US home appliance maker Whirlpool Corporation and Chinese conglomerate Hisense have formed a joint venture to serve the vast consumer marke...
29 Apr, 2008, 03.31 AM IST