Over 1,500 bat species carry thousands of deadly viruses but rarely get sick, and scientists are only just beginning to understand whyBats possess a unique, preactivated innate immune defense that stops viruses from fully replicating, even after cell entry. This remarkable...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Gold, silver ETFs tumble up to 7% as US-Iran tensions and inflation fears hit sentiment. Time to buy the dip?Gold and silver ETFs tumbled on Thursday as precious metal prices fell sharply amid heightened geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil pric...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Gold ETFs see first outflow in a year, silver ETFs bleed for fourth straight monthGold ETFs saw their first outflow in over a year in May, while silver ETFs extended losses for the fourth straight month, according to AMFI...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Life insurers' premium income up 19% in Apr-MayLife insurance premiums surged 19% to ₹62,581 crore in April-May, fueled by strong individual policy sales and improved retail demand post-...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
CoreWeave founders have dumped $2.3 billion in stock since IPOCoreWeave executives and a major investor have sold over $7.8 billion in stock since the company's March 2025 IPO. Despite this, CoreWeave'...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: 'It is intolerable to think of spending one’s whole life, like a neuter bee, working, working and nothing after all' ; life lesson on marriage life vs single lifeCharles Darwin, at 29, grappled with balancing work and personal life, fearing a solitary existence. His journal revealed a 'neuter bee' an...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
US says BYD, Baidu and Alibaba are aiding China's militaryAmerica has released a new list of Chinese companies it believes support Beijing's military. Major firms like Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD are i...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Moroccan proverb of the day: 'The one who wants honey must...' Deep life lessons on why success, happiness and every great dream come with painful challengesMoroccan proverb of the day: Moroccan wisdom teaches that worthwhile goals often require effort, patience and perseverance. Success, happin...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Ex-Mirae Asset India head Ashish Dave launches Rs 700-1,000-crore fundAshish Dave, formerly of Mirae Asset Venture Investments, is launching Sanskrit Capital. The new fund aims for Rs 700-1,000 crore. It will ...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Haleon to invest Rs 2,000 crore to set up first India plantHaleon is investing Rs 2,000 crore to build its first manufacturing plant in Pithampur, India. This move sharpens its focus on India, a fas...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Four mutual funds restrict large inflows into gold ETFs and FoFs; Rs 25 crore cap imposedSouth Korea and Taiwan are facing market pressure despite strong gains in semiconductor giants driving the AI boom. Heavy concentration in ...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Nippon India Mutual Fund limits subscription in Gold BeES and gold savings fundNippon India Mutual Fund has imposed temporary subscription limits on Nippon India ETF Gold BeES and Nippon India Gold Savings Fund from Ju...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
IDFC First Bank fraud was isolated case involving collusion: KPMGA forensic review has confirmed a Rs 646 crore fraud at IDFC First Bank's Chandigarh branch was an isolated incident. The fraud involved co...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Pepsico launches energy drink Adrenaline Rush, eyes mass-premium segmentPepsiCo has introduced its premium energy drink, Adrenaline Rush, to the Indian market. This move expands their beverage portfolio, offerin...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
These bees don't live in hives, yet millions have been thriving beneath a New York cemetery for nearly 100 years alongside an intruderMillions of solitary ground-nesting bees, estimated between 3.1 and 8 million, have been discovered thriving beneath New York's East Lawn C...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Shrey Parikh wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in lightning roundThe Scripps National Spelling Bee crowned a new champion, with Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old prodigy from Rancho Cucamonga, California, emerg...
29 May, 2026, 07.52 AM IST