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Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...27 Jun, 2026, 04.41 PM IST- Female entrepreneurs to drive deeper digital finance adoption says DBS Bank study, finds 84% already use payment toolsDigital tools are becoming "increasingly integral to business management" for female entrepreneurs in India, supporting everything from pay...27 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
- The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
- European heatwave's unlikely accomplice: an ocean 'cold blob'Often called the "cold blob", this swath of water in the North Atlantic has bucked the global warming trend, cooling even as the planet's t...26 Jun, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
- 12 scientists will drift across the Arctic, locked inside sea ice for 8 months to watch an ocean survive its darkest, coldest seasonA daring expedition is underway as 12 individuals will spend eight months adrift in the Arctic Ocean, encased in ice. This mission, Tara Po...26 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- Indians are more open to personal AI agents than anyone else in Asia Pacific, says Adobe studyAdobe’s 2026 AI and Digital Trends Report suggests Indian consumers are leading the Asia-Pacific region in embracing personal AI agents, wi...25 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
- Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- D-Street soars on wings of peace and chances of an oil windfallIndian markets surged on Wednesday, reversing Tuesday's losses, buoyed by falling crude oil prices and a positive sentiment from the monsoo...25 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Rupee cushioned by central bank hand even as dollar strength dents Asia FXThe Indian rupee defied regional weakness on Wednesday, supported by likely Reserve Bank of India intervention against a strengthening doll...24 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: ‘Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of…’ – Nobel laureate’s message on poverty, justice, and shared responsibilityNelson Mandela powerfully declared poverty an injustice, not an unavoidable fate. He argued that like slavery and apartheid, poverty is man...24 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- How international students can apply for a Germany student visaAspiring Indian students eyeing German universities must navigate a detailed visa and residence permit process. Key requirements include pr...22 Jun, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Warsh Fed era heralds a new trial for Asian currenciesNew Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance on inflation has surprised markets, signaling a stronger dollar. This poses a challe...22 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- India in talks to sell supersonic BrahMos missile to UAE: ReportIndia is in advanced talks with the UAE to export its advanced defence systems, including the supersonic BrahMos missile and Akashteer air ...22 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- India’s lake of mystery: 1200-year-old lake in Uttarakhand has hundreds of skeletons. Scientists are still figuring out the reasonRoopkund Lake, nestled in the Himalayas, holds a chilling secret: hundreds of ancient skeletons. Once thought to be victims of a single epi...21 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- Bihar court grants interim relief to educator Khan Sir in coaching institute firing caseA Bihar court granted interim relief to popular educator Faisal Khan, known as 'Khan Sir', in a firing and vandalism case. The court issued...20 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- India-bound ships begin Strait of Hormuz transit as US lifts Iran blockade; Chabahar, INSTC in focusThree cargo ships are now transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a significant shift after the US ended its blockade of Iranian ports a...19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
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