Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as oneAmerica's 250th birthday is proving divisive, mirroring the nation's deep political schisms. While some, like Betsy Halsey, refuse to celeb...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Households rush to cash out old gold amid fears of a crashIndian households are cashing in on high gold prices, selling nearly 50 tonnes of old jewellery in the last quarter, a 43% jump year-on-yea...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Kotak's Nilesh Shah bets on India's electrification story over next decade; flags AI as the wildcardIndia's energy self-sufficiency is a decade-long investment theme, driven by aggressive electrification to reduce import dependence. Expert...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Organised jewellers seen sustaining growth despite 80% surge in gold prices: NuvamaIndia's jewellery sector anticipates strong growth. Weddings and festivals are driving demand, even with high gold prices. Retailers report...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key eventsOn This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 a...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
1,700-year-old Roman gold ring discovered in England by former soldier during metal-detecting tripA former soldier unearthed a rare Roman gold ring in southwest England. The 1,700-year-old artefact features the goddess Victoria. Experts ...
07 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Bitcoin Price today: BTC trades over $61,000-mark after Cryptocurrency fell to historic low. Are gold, AI stocks to be blamed for world's largest crypto crash?Bitcoin BTC Price: Cryptocurrency saw its peak after becoming market favourite since the re-election of US President Donald Trump.
07 Jun, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Silver imports now require prior authorisation as India tightens import rulesIndia's recent crackdown on silver imports marks a bold economic strategy. Now, traders must secure prior authorization for all grain and p...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Crypto exchange Coinbase to introduce INR rails in IndiaCoinbase has launched direct rupee deposits and withdrawals in India, a move that gives it a significant advantage over rivals like Binance...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Spanish Proverb of the Day: ‘The lazy dreamer counts coins in his sleep, while the wise worker sharpens…’ The Powerful warning about shortcut culture every ambitious person needs to hearSpanish Proverb of the Day: Many traditional sayings gently criticize laziness, ego and impatience while promoting discipline, resilience a...
31 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
In 1999, treasure hunters illegally dug up a strange disk in Germany, and it turned out to carry a 3,600-year-old map of the night skyArchaeologists uncovered the Nebra Sky Disc, an ancient bronze artifact depicting the cosmos. This 3,600-year-old star map showcases advanc...
30 May, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in IndiaDemand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ended May 27 from around 25 tonnes a year earlier, according to industry estimates. The go...
30 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 2014, a metal detectorist in Scotland found a hoard that looked like Viking treasure, until scientists scanned what was wrapped insideA metal detectorist's 2014 find in Scotland, the Galloway Hoard, initially thought to be Viking loot, revealed a more complex story. Scient...
29 May, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Modi wants Indians to press pause on gold. But the $5.2 trillion obsession runs deepIndia’s attempt to protect the rupee is now colliding with one of the country’s strongest cultural habits — buying gold. After Prime Minist...
25 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Import duty hike to decrease India's gold demand by 50-60 tonnes in 2026India's gold demand faces a significant drop this year. The World Gold Council predicts a contraction of 50 to 60 tonnes. This decline foll...
22 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
High gold prices, import duty hike to drag jewellery demand: CrisilIndian organized gold jewellery retailers anticipate a 13-15% sales volume decline this fiscal due to high gold prices and import curbs. De...
22 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST