Italian Saying of the Day: "Second is the first of the losers," a life lesson on ambition, excellence and successSaying of the day: The Italian saying "Il secondo è il primo dei perdenti" ("Second is the first of the losers") emphasises ambition, compe...
20 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offerThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% ye...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations over safety concernsIn a significant public health initiative, the ban on 16 fixed-dose drug combinations, including various antibiotics and topical formulatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
A childhood love affair with pizza and the return of the artisanal sliceA recent sale of a struggling pizza giant sparks hope for a return to artisanal, hand-made pizzas. The author reminisces about a childhood ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
In 1850, a mechanic experimenting with sewing-machine parts settled on a new needle arrangement; it became the design most modern sewing machines still followOften misunderstood, the journey of the sewing machine arose through teamwork rather than individual ingenuity. Isaac Singer's invention in...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charlie Munger: ‘The world is not driven by greed, but is driven by...’ What famous investor taught about human behaviour and moneyCharlie Munger observed that despite immense progress in living standards, people remain unhappy due to constant comparison with others, dr...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Customer wins Rs 15,000 compensation after restaurant collects Rs 151 service charge as ‘staff contribution’; Consumer Commission orderA man has won Rs 15,000 compensation after a Jalandhar restaurant charged him Rs 151.53 as service charge. The Consumer Commission ruled th...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
JLR projects revenue growth and return to profit in FY27, doubles down on USJaguar Land Rover anticipates a strong comeback in financial year 2027. The company projects a 13% revenue increase and a return to profita...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Insurers face margin pressure amid rising competition, costs; rural protection gap persists: ReportIndian insurers are feeling the pinch from fierce price wars and increasing operational expenses. To thrive, they must manage capital wisel...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
IDBI Bank share price rockets 19%. What’s triggering the massive surge?IDBI Bank shares rose sharply on Wednesday, extending a four-session rally amid heavy trading volumes and renewed optimism around the lende...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Rs 2 lakh monthly expenses, no work after 5 pm, peaceful weekends: Indian man compares how life in Poland differs from IndiaAn Indian man living in Warsaw, Poland, has gone viral for detailing his affordable lifestyle. His monthly expenses, totaling around Rs 2 l...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Karnataka: HD Kumaraswamy slams DK Shivakumar over posters alleging land mafia linksAmidst swirling rumors regarding land ownership, Anitha Kumaraswamy took the opportunity to set the record straight, asserting that her 46-...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
In 1983, engineers squeezed a wireless conversation through a commercial cell network, and mobile phones started becoming realMobile communication transitioned from an engineering dream to public reality in 1983. The first US commercial cellular network began opera...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
'Security like airport and a full menu': Ukrainian woman highlights surprising differences between India and European cinema hallsUkrainian content creator Sandra On found Indian movie theaters offer a unique experience, highlighted by extensive food options and seat d...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
SpaceX to release financial results through website and X platformThe move marks a departure from standard corporate communication practices, which typically involve newswire services like Business Wire or...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST