500 baked treats, pure butter: Dehradun’s 73-year-old bakery is known for its caramelised stick jaws. But the ex-army man’s iconic shop is a treasure trove of nostalgic delightsDehradun's iconic Elloras bakery, established in 1953 by Krishan Lal Gulati, has become a culinary landmark. Born from a vision to employ s...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
World food prices ease for second month in June, UN's FAO saysIn June, global food prices experienced a slight reduction, as reported by the FAO of the UN. The decline was mainly fueled by decreasing p...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Pick n Pay launches AI grocery shopping assistant in South AfricaSouth African retailer Pick n Pay has launched an AI-powered shopping assistant named "Penny" to simplify grocery ordering. Customers can n...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Shopping without searching: The Agentic AI future Amazon, Swiggy and Zepto are building in IndiaAI's influence on online shopping is rapidly growing, with agents now completing tasks like purchases. Major platforms like Amazon, Swiggy,...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Govt to upgrade rice quality for public distributionIn a significant move to enhance food security, the government has decided to improve the quality of rice distributed to over 80 crore citi...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Retail space leasing in malls, high streets rises 18 pc to 2.4 mn sq ft across top 8 cities: CushmanRetailers are witnessing an impressive 18% increase in leasing activities for shopping mall and high street locations across key Indian cit...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Psychology explains why people love sitting in coffee shops even when they don’t need coffee, and what they’re really getting from itPsychology reveals why coffee shops become productive havens. These 'third places' offer a unique blend of ambient noise that boosts creati...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Psychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always overreacting: What this preparedness behavior can revealPsychology says people who store food, groceries or supplies for any kind of lockdown-like situation aren't always acting out of fear. Psyc...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Psychology behind retail therapy: Study reveals why some people can't stop buying and how shopping turns addictivePsychology of shopping addiction: A study reveals nearly half of adults surveyed exhibit signs of shopping addiction, driven by a need to e...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Bengaluru techie, earning Rs 45 LPA, shocks Internet: ‘I don’t have anything left…’A Bengaluru tech professional earning Rs 45 lakh annually confessed to feeling 'broke' due to his spending habits. His monthly expenses, in...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.02 AM IST
Mahesh Babu’s nutritionist reveals one desi drink, that costs just Rs 20, can reduce blood sugar, fasten weight lossDiscover sattu, a traditional roasted flour, hailed by celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho as a potent remedy for numerous health woes. Th...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Psychology says people who shop at thrift stores despite having money aren't just saving cash, they may value sustainability and individualityForget the notion that thrift stores are only for the budget-conscious. Today, a growing number of shoppers, even those who can afford new,...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
French proverb of the day: 'All the treasure of Earth cannot bring back...' Life lessons on time's importance, material wealth, control, experiences and mindfulnessFrench proverb of the day highlights the timeless truth that no amount of wealth can recover time that has already passed. The saying teach...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.28 AM IST
Psychology says people who only shop during sales aren't stingy, their brains may be wired to chase value over pricePsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal deeper motivations. The sale itself is rarely the real story. Value is. Control is....
23 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
From Rs 5 to Rs 25: Mumbai’s 30-year-old stall draws long queues for oversized vada pavs. How a humble milk bar transformed into an iconic city hotspotAram Vada Pav, a Mumbai institution, has become a culinary landmark, drawing crowds with its generously sized, perfectly fried potato fritt...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
In 1912, a wrestler got bored of eating ghee & milk every day. Then one day, a simple kitchen experiment led to the creation of one of world's most loved mithaisDiscover the fascinating history of dodha barfi, a beloved Indian sweet believed to have been created by a Punjabi wrestler more than a cen...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
In 1947, after Partition, many who came to Delhi with little to their name survived on this dish; today, it is the city’s most-loved breakfastDelhi's beloved chole bhature owes its rise to the 1947 Partition. Punjabi refugees, rebuilding lives in the capital, found sustenance in t...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST