Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
'Your ships will be sunk by our first missiles': Iran warns US over Strait of HormuzThe military adviser to Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday warned that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hor...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
China's state media turns to social media, AI to tell its story - often mock USIn a five-minute AI-generated animation modelled after classic martial arts movies, China's state media frames an allegory for the war in I...
11 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Reliance and Shein aim to sell India-made clothes abroad within a year, sources sayShein and Reliance Retail are set to significantly expand their Indian supplier network, aiming for 1,000 suppliers within a year, up from ...
09 Jun, 2025, 03.27 PM IST
Karoline Leavitt’s 'Made in China' dress sets off international backlash as Beijing uses moment to publicly embarrass Donald Trump, Chinese envoy trolls herWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's red dress has ignited a social media firestorm. Chinese officials and users allege the dress...
17 Apr, 2025, 06.16 PM IST
Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt's dress made in China? Chinese envoy's claim as trade war intensifiesThe US-China trade war has spilled onto social media, with Chinese supporters aiming at the US. The latest target is White House press secr...
15 Apr, 2025, 03.35 PM IST
Kanye West claims to have ‘dominion’ over wife Bianca Censori, says their relationship isn’t ‘woke’ feminism’In an all-caps social media post, Kanye West addressed his wife’s sheer dress from the Grammys, stating that she wouldn’t have worn it with...
08 Feb, 2025, 12.16 AM IST
The Crown's sets, costumes, and props to grace London auctionAmong the notable items up for auction are the iconic "revenge" dress, a replica of the state coach, Downing Street doors, Beswick china do...
20 Nov, 2023, 09.56 PM IST
Chinese navy ship pays port call to Philippines in goodwill tour of regionIt was a rare visit for a Chinese naval ship to the Philippines, whose new government under Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been strengthening tie...
14 Jun, 2023, 04.15 PM IST
Hijab row: PIL in SC seeks implementation of common dress code for equality, national integrationOn Friday, other cases pertaining to the 'hijab' controversy were mentioned for urgent hearing before the top court, which took note of the...
12 Feb, 2022, 04.02 PM IST
China accused of 'appropriation' over Korean dress in Olympic opening ceremonyChina is home to one of the world's largest populations of overseas Koreans and the countries share deep cultural links.
05 Feb, 2022, 12.53 PM IST
Hong Kong police arrest 300 as thousands protest over security lawsIn the heart of the financial district, riot police fired pepper pellets to disperse a crowd, and elsewhere in the city police rounded up g...
27 May, 2020, 11.38 PM IST
From England's Pearly King Parades to Malaysia's Eco Harvest, here are some experiential fest-time activitiesTailor-make your vacations around the local fests.
12 Apr, 2018, 05.15 AM IST
China's terracotta warrior statues took 40 years to complete, and other interesting factsChina’s terracotta warriors headlines after an American tourist stole one statue’s thumb from a museum.
12 Mar, 2018, 11.20 AM IST
India-Africa Forum Summit: All 42 heads of state and government to wear Modi jacketDuring their visit to India, the African leaders will also wear an 'ikkat kurta' (no pyjamas) being gifted to them by the government.
18 Oct, 2015, 10.33 AM IST
- Investors pull out $741 mn from India funds in 2007
Global investors pulled out $741 million from India-focused funds in 2007, even as Indian bourses saw foreign inflow of close to $17 billio...
30 Dec, 2007, 02.08 PM IST
- Miss China crowned Miss World '07
Pre-contest favourite Miss China won the Miss World 2007 title in her own country on Saturday, much to the delight of the audience, in fron...
02 Dec, 2007, 05.00 AM IST