In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Nifty holds above 24,000, but IT stocks aren't out of the woods yet: Akshay BhagwatThe Nifty has crossed the 24,000 mark, with analysts seeing potential for a move towards 24,600. Support is seen around 23,800, making dips...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Will Zee Entertainment’s FIFA World Cup deal turn the needle for its 3.3 crore shareholders?Zee Entertainment Enterprises pulled off a surprise win by securing India's broadcast and digital rights for multiple FIFA events through 2...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Best arbitrage mutual funds to invest in June 2026Arbitrage mutual funds offer attractive after-tax returns for investments held over a year, taxed at 12.5% like equity funds. These funds e...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Sensex, Nifty rally 1% as US-Iran peace hopes spark risk-on sentimentIndian equities surged over 1% on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex climbing significantly. Hopes of a US-Iran peace deal and easing cru...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.28 AM IST
Bulls return to banks on RBI's FCNR(B) initiativeTraders are piling into bullish derivative bets on banks, reversing bearish positions, as RBI's foreign currency borrowing measures boost l...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.41 AM IST
From Norman Mailer's 'fug' to Trump's Oval Office: How a four-letter word conquered the English languageThe F-word's journey from censored print to common usage is explored. Norman Mailer faced publisher edits in his debut novel, substituting ...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Long-term investing: The only play in today’s market; 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 33%Belligerence is back. Both the US and Iran are hitting each other and the statements from both sides do not auger well for a peace deal. Th...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
RBI MPC: India's Goldilocks moment dims, but the lights are not outIndia's economic "Goldilocks moment" is shifting as the RBI raises its inflation forecast and lowers growth projections due to external sho...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Micro-drama platform Bullet launches Trinetra AI—an AI filmmaking and content intelligence platform for micro dramasBullet, backed by Zee Entertainment Enterprises, has launched Trinetra AI, a platform that uses artificial intelligence for filmmaking and ...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Word of the Day: NefelibataWord of the Day: Modern life often encourages people to value efficiency and productivity above all else. Nefelibata serves as a reminder t...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Momentum in mid-& small-caps to fuel fresh derivatives playsMid and small-cap stocks are outperforming, driving activity in stock futures. Analysts highlight GE Vernova T&D India, CAMS, Suzlon Energy...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
F&O Talk: Nifty may stay range-bound; Sudeep Shah sees opportunities in banks, IT, picks 7 stocksIndian stock markets experienced a sharp selloff on Friday, with Sensex and Nifty dropping over 1%, driven by passive fund flows from MSCI ...
30 May, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
For a match made in retail heaven, friction on earth can be realQuick commerce is transforming Indian retail. Platforms like Blinkit and Zepto now drive a significant portion of online sales for major FM...
30 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 22%As the market grappled with confusion over the Strait of Hormuz, there was more trouble for the bulls. After a few days of respite, another...
29 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST