In 1950, amid the Cold War, a tiny beetle from the US was destroying potato crops across East Germany. Then began one of history's strangest propaganda campaignsIn 1950, a striped potato beetle became the centre of one of the Cold War's most unusual propaganda campaigns after East Germany accused th...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Korean Saying of the Day: “Even a distant pine nut tastes sweet when eaten”. Heartwarming lessons on love, relationships and friendshipsKorean Love Saying of the Day: A Korean proverb, "Even a distant pine nut tastes sweet when eaten," highlights the importance of appreciati...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Korean food startup Gimi Michi raises $1 million led by IndiaQuotientFounded by IIM Ahmedabad alumni Nishank Goyal, Akhil Kumar, and Bodhi Rathor, Gimi Michi is building a Korean food brand for the Indian mar...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
South Korea fines Coupang $409 million in country's largest data breach penaltyThe Personal Information Protection Commission said the New York-listed company had leaked personal data of more than 33 million customers ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Korean proverb of the day: 'There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbour's wall to steal after starving for three days...' A life lesson on what survival can make people doThe Korean Proverb of the Day, “There is no man alive who will not climb over a neighbor's wall to steal after starving for three days; and...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong UnChinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperat...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearancesWhile a celebrity in his own right, the charm push by the Taiwan-born 63-year-old highlights South Korea's critical position in the AI land...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight backSouth Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastic...
19 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
North Korea vs South Korea: Rare women's football match sells out in 12 hoursTickets in South Korea for a football match against a visiting North Korean team sold out within half a day, Seoul'on Friday. Seoul's unifi...
15 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Earn money just by walking? In this country, it's the new extra incomePeople in South Korea are earning small amounts of money by using a fintech app for everyday tasks. This trend highlights financial pressur...
13 May, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Moi Soi raises first institutional round from GVFL, Wipro Consumer VenturesPan-Asian food and beverage brand Moi Soi, owned by Ceres Foods, has raised its first institutional funding round from GVFL and Wipro Consu...
13 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Global Market Today: Asian stocks track Wall Street lower on US CPIAsian stocks declined as US inflation accelerated, influenced by rising oil prices following the conflict in Iran. This prompted an increas...
13 May, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
A South Korean startup captures workers' techniques to develop AI brains for robotsSouth Korean AI startup RLWRLD is creating a vast library of human expertise by capturing skilled workers' actions, like hotel staff foldin...
12 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
On their toes: Brands step up anti-counterfeit drive as fake products flood marketsCompanies are fighting a rising tide of fake goods. Brands from toothpaste to cigarettes are changing packaging and tightening checks. Coun...
07 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Is the Korean food- Kimchi good for your gut? Gastro doctor shares 5 foods to fix your gut healthGut health is crucial for overall wellness. Dr Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard specialist, identifies five key food groups supporting gut health. ...
06 May, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Chip companies chase expert chefs to serve expatsSemiconductor firms establishing operations in Sanand are actively seeking cooks to prepare authentic Filipino and Malaysian dishes for the...
02 May, 2026, 08.40 AM IST