In football-mad Kolkata, one lane becomes World Cup centralKolkata's Beniatola area has transformed a humble lane into 'FIFA Gully', a vibrant testament to the city's deep-rooted football passion. G...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
In 1998, South Korea urged people to save the country from bankruptcy. Millions lined up with gold wedding rings and baby bracelets, raising $2.1 billion in just four monthsIn January 1998, millions of ordinary South Koreans voluntarily donated gold, including wedding rings and baby bracelets, to help their nat...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expectedZuckerberg and other Meta executives have been seeking to moderate some of the organizational changes introduced earlier this year, witho...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Mythos and the fight over America's most powerful AIAfter a US government greenlight, global access to Anthropic's powerful AI model Fable 5 -- along with restricted access to the even more p...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
D-St set for a positive opening as GIFT Nifty signals firm startIndian equities closed higher Wednesday, ending a two-day slump. The market remains range-bound, with traders anticipating a clear directio...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs: reportU.S. companies have continued to trim headcount in recent months, with a fresh wave of layoffs across the technology, media and finance s...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Industry seeks payment in rupee for domestic supplies at maiden SEZ reforms stakeholder consultationSEZ developers are urging the government to allow domestic sales in Indian Rupees, citing subdued global demand. They also proposed job wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
SAS to buy up to 40 Airbus A330 aircraft for over $10 billionScandinavian airline SAS said Tuesday that it would buy up to 40 new Airbus jets in its biggest aircraft order ever, totalling over $10 bil...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Orient Express giant yacht sets sights on tech billionairesOrient Express, now a joint venture between French hotelier Accor and Louis Vuitton owner LVMH, set out to revive the 19th century travel b...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
BAT to cut 9,000 jobs globally as the world lights fewer cigarettesBritish American Tobacco is slashing approximately 9,000 jobs globally as part of a major restructuring. This significant workforce reducti...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
India Inc's green transition triggers hiring surgeAs organisations step up their sustainability efforts, demand is also growing for senior leadership talent, including business heads for re...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Dollar poised for best month in nearly a year; eyes on jobs data, Gulf tensionGlobal tensions and upcoming U.S. jobs data are keeping the dollar strong, despite a slight dip today. Investors are seeking refuge in the ...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Wall Street Week Ahead: Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first halfUpcoming jobs data could signal a strong U.S. economy, potentially leading to interest rate hikes and stock market jitters, especially for ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Volkswagen CEO aims to cut 100,000 jobs in major overhaul, Manager Magazin reportsVolkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly planning significant changes, including potentially cutting up to 100,000 jobs globally and closi...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
United Spirits set to cut 100 jobs to curb costs, streamline operationsUnited Spirits is cutting around 100 jobs in India as part of parent Diageo's global cost-saving drive. This significant workforce reductio...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
EMA Partners India acquires digital RPO services provider Taggd in Rs 95 crore all-cash dealEMA Partners India has acquired Taggd, a digital RPO provider, for Rs 95 crore in an all-cash deal. This strategic move integrates executiv...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
US manufacturing soars on front-loading of orders; factory employment tanks to six-year lowUS manufacturing activity surged in June as businesses stocked up anticipating shortages and price hikes, driven by Middle East conflict im...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.29 PM IST