Hitting the Bengali sweet spot: How to have their mishti and eat it too is the dulcet dilemmaThe piece explores Bengalis’ deep cultural relationship with mishti (sweets) through a personal anecdote about a cook whose blood sugar rea...
03 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Mumbai entry/exit toll for commercial vehicles to rise from October 1; transporters fumeMumbai's toll charges for commercial vehicles will increase from October 1, according to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 78: A tech company hiding inside an auto-parts maker. But with a weak spotThis is one of the most exciting businesses in the sector: A technology company disguised as an auto-parts maker, growing fast, earning exc...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Global economy is shifting East, Global South must seize the moment: Shaktikanta DasThe Principal Secretary-2 Shaktikanta Das outlined the challenges and opportunities facing Global South economies during recent discussions...
29 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Festive shopping gets costlier as brands plan to hike AC, TV and appliance prices from October 1Consumer electronics and appliance manufacturers in India will increase prices of products by 5-8% starting October 1. The rise in prices i...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Bangladesh delegation to visit Delhi in early October for JWG meeting on trade: SourcesA Bangladesh delegation will visit New Delhi in early October for discussions on trade. The meeting will address various economic issues an...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globallyExperts warn that the current El Nino phenomenon could become one of the most intense in recorded history, raising alarms over possible dev...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
17-year-old boy shot dead by suspected militants in Manipur's Tamenglong districtA 17-year-old Naga youth was shot dead by suspected militants in Manipur's Tamenglong district. The victim was identified as N.K. Wiphenbou...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
'Kya hua tera vada': Congress takes a dig at PM Modi on rising prices of food itemsThe Congress party has criticized the Modi government over rising food item prices. Essential commodity costs have significantly increased,...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jane Austen: ‘To marry for money is the most wicked thing in existence. I prefer being single to marrying without affection.’ - Pride and Prejudice author on why love matters more than money in marriageQuote of the day by Jane Austen: The Jane Austen quote underscore the value of genuine emotional connection over relationships built around...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Maldives repays USD 150 million loan to IndiaThe Maldives has repaid a USD 150 million loan to India by settling the final tranche this week. The State Bank of India had subscribed to ...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Rising oil, borrowing costs fuel stagflation fears for global economyMiddle East conflict-driven energy price spikes and rising global borrowing costs are reviving inflation risks while threatening economic g...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Sarma disburses Rs 278 crore to 82,219 youth under Mukhyamantri Atmanirbhar Asom AbhiyanAssam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma provided financial aid to over 82,000 young individuals. This initiative aims to foster self-rel...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Asia cuts LNG buying, but $26 gas sends Europe shoppingAsia's liquefied natural gas imports are experiencing an eight-year low this September. High spot prices are causing buyers in China and So...
17 Sep, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
PM Modi keeps saying 'sab changa si' but actually 'sab mehenga si': Congress on WPI inflation dataWholesale price inflation reached 9.92 percent in August, showing a consistent rise. Food and manufactured items contributed significantly ...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Brands turn to localisation, product cuts to protect festive marginsBrands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Freight loading last month grew by 5.4 per cent over Aug 2025: RailwaysIndian Railways saw freight loading increase by 5.4 percent in August 2026. Key sectors like coal and iron ore contributed to this substant...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST