Dubai hospitality gets a nine-day breather during Eid al-Adha holidaysIn anticipation of the Eid al-Adha holidays, hotels across Dubai and Abu Dhabi are seeing a notable spike in reservations, a promising sign...
23 May, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
India's aspirations 'no longer limited to its borders': PM Narendra Modi to diaspora in NetherlandsPrime Minister Narendra Modi described India as a land of opportunities undergoing unprecedented transformation. He stated India's aspirati...
16 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Chris Pine: 'It’s mistakes that make us who we are.' Life lessons on success, human nature and hardships by popular American actorQuote of the day by Chris Pine highlights a message about growth and identity. The quote explains how mistakes shape people and help them l...
16 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Navneet Munot, Nilesh Shah and Kalpen Parekh caution investors against chasing unrealistic returnsTop mutual fund managers at the Groww India Investor Festival 2026 advised investors to avoid unrealistic return expectations, emotional in...
10 May, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Indian Indie filmmakers experiment with form through MAMI’s iPhone programEmerging Indian filmmakers are showcasing innovative storytelling with the iPhone 17 Pro Max in MAMI's latest program. Four short films, sh...
08 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Indian April gold imports fall to near 30-year low as tax demand hits shipmentsIndia’s gold imports in April are set to fall to around 15 metric tons, a near 30-year low, as banks halted shipments following a 3% IGST d...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
DA hike delay: Will government skip it or just postpone it? Experts weigh inCentral government employees are eagerly awaiting their dearness allowance hike. The announcement, usually made earlier, is now delayed. Ex...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
DA hike delay sparks concern: Employees’ bodies urge FM Sitharaman for quick announcementSB Yadav, secretary general, Confederation of Central Govt Employees & Workers, in a letter dated April 8, 2026, wrote to the Finance Minis...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Spain's famous tomato fight festival 'Tomatina' returns after 2-year-long pandemic hiatusThe event was inspired by a food fight between local children in 1945 in the town.
31 Aug, 2022, 05.07 PM IST
The famed bull-run festival of Spain is back this year after a pandemic-induced break of two yearsThe people of Pamplona and other tourists have something to look forward to this year as Spain's bull-run festival is back. Celebrated annu...
07 Jul, 2022, 02.33 PM IST
Cannes Film Festival, cancelled last year due to the pandemic, now postponed to JulyThis year's festival will take place from July 6 to 17, about two months after its typical period.
28 Jan, 2021, 01.16 PM IST
Pandemic foils Nobel prize festivitiesThe Nobel prizes are traditionally awarded at formal ceremonies on December 10, the anniversary of the 1896 death of prize creator Alfred N...
18 Nov, 2020, 09.29 PM IST
No Diwali carnivals this year, organisers and artisans count their lossesBut then this is 2020, the year like no other, and the fear of the coronavirus lurks everywhere, compelling organisers to cancel the melas ...
01 Nov, 2020, 03.54 PM IST
Hyundai expects sales to remain robust with Creta, Venue leading chargeDuring the five-month period, the South Korean automaker continued to lead the utility vehicle (UV) space in India with Creta and Venue top...
20 Sep, 2020, 10.46 AM IST
Coachella, Stagecoach cancelled as pandemic continuesThe massive festivals are typically held in April but were previously postponed until October.
11 Jun, 2020, 01.30 PM IST
Japan's Fuji Rock Festival cancelled for first time due to the pandemicThis year's festival had been scheduled for three days from August 21.
05 Jun, 2020, 10.19 AM IST