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Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
Nancy Guthrie case: Does a new video claim hold the key to the Nancy Guthrie mystery? Here's what the latest note claimsA new demand letter claims to possess video footage of Nancy Guthrie and her alleged main kidnapper on the day she likely died. The sender,...
Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 as AI euphoria persistsJapan's Nikkei index has soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by AI investment enthusiasm and positive U.S.-Iran peace talks. The ...
Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 mark for first time as AI euphoria persistsJapan's Nikkei index soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by enthusiastic AI investments that overshadowed concerns about US-Iran ...
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
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 ...
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran warWithin weeks of the United States launching its bombing campaign, SpaceX executives met Pentagon officials and argued the military had been...
Heatwave drives surge in cold drink sales, AC and fridge demand stays weakIndia's scorching heatwave has boosted sales of soft drinks, ice-creams and dairy beverages, while higher prices and weak consumer sentimen...
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
Toshifumi Suzuki, Japanese behind the 7-Eleven empire, passed away at 93Toshifumi Suzuki, the architect of the 7-Eleven convenience store empire, has passed away at 93. Suzuki transformed Japanese retail, making...
Gravity-defying Korean stock boom sparks wild Rolex, Bentley luxury shopping spreeSouth Korea's Kospi market surge has fueled a luxury goods boom, with teenagers and young adults leading the spending spree. Pent-up consum...
Shoppers Stop shares fall over 3% after Rs 16 crore loss in Q4; revenue jumps 14%Shoppers Stop share price dipped 3.3% after it reported a consolidated loss of Rs 16.35 crore in Q4 FY26 against a profit last year, despit...
As Yamuna chokes, political heat rises in Mathura ahead of 2027 UP electionsThe deteriorating condition of the Yamuna river in Mathura is becoming a significant political issue ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assemb...
S&P 500 may plunge 30 per cent as U.S. stocks likely to witness major correction, economy could slip into recession, warns legendary economistEconomist Gary Shilling has made shocking predictions about U.S. stock market including S&P 500 and recession that may grip the country's e...
Consumer companies feel summer wedding glow as jewellery, appliances, staples sales outpace winter gainsSummer weddings are driving a significant spending surge across India. Strong rural incomes from a good harvest are boosting sales of every...
US ends investigation into claims WhatsApp chats aren’t privateA US agency abruptly closed an investigation into claims that Meta Platforms can access encrypted WhatsApp messages. A Commerce Department ...
Macy’s to close 150 stores across the US; clearance sales begins at impacted shopsAs part of its "Bold New Chapter" plan, the iconic American department store chain Macy's is scheduled to shut down 150 sites in the next t...