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In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
UPI and AI: 'Buy Rs 500 worth gold if price drops below Rs 16,000/g'; your wish is AI agent's command, and it can make UPI payments at your target priceThe P3P AI agent can complete a UPI payment without any human authentication. However, the human still stays in control. Currently, AI agen...
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risksThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previou...
'Not a great environment for Indian market': Harsha Upadhyaya on Iran-US tensions, IT outlook, pharma bet, and where to be cautiousGlobal challenges are impacting Indian stocks. West Asian tensions and rising US inflation create headwinds. Tech sector shifts also affect...
FIFA World Cup marketing spends in India may halve as brands stay awayThe FIFA World Cup has begun in India with minimal marketing buzz. Brands are hesitant due to poor match timings and late broadcast deals. ...
Why the G7 is worried about global economic imbalancesIn a pivotal discussion at the G7 summit, France is highlighting urgent concerns about the global economic landscape. China's robust export...
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT letting AI agents shop, pay for usersIt is not OpenAI's first attempt at e-commerce. The company late last year announced Instant Checkout, which allowed ChatGPT to scour the i...
Parama Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, paran timings and significanceParama Ekadashi ki vrat katha: Parama Ekadashi, observed during Adhik Maas on June 11, 2026, is a sacred fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Thi...
Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
Varanasi to shift meat, fish and poultry shops out of city to these five locations before Sawan monthVaranasi meat and fish ban news: Varanasi Municipal Corporation plans to relocate hundreds of meat, fish, and poultry shops outside city li...
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
China's factory inflation hits 3-year high as energy costs surgeChina's producer inflation rose to a near three-year high of 3.9% in May, driven by higher energy costs and AI-related demand, while consum...
Why Dell thinks students don't need a $1,000 laptop anymoreDell introduces a new XPS 13 laptop at an attractive price point. This device aims to offer premium features typically found in more expens...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
India Inc hikes prices, shrinks packs as Iran war squeezes marginsIndian businesses face mounting pressure from soaring oil, freight, and insurance costs. Companies are increasing prices and reducing produ...
Are you saving enough money? Experts point to 3 golden rules of savings to achieve your financial targetsSaving money requires more than setting aside leftover income; it needs a structured plan to stay effective amid rising costs and financial...
Zinc prices at multi-year highs: What’s driving the rally and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have climbed to multi-year highs as tight global inventories, rising production costs, and supply disruptions fuel a strong ral...
Kerala CM Satheesan tables white paper, flags debt burden; Opposition hits backKerala's budgetary practices are facing intense analysis. A recent white paper discloses staggering liabilities amounting to ₹5.07 lakh cro...
AI, quick commerce are reshaping how India spends on advertising: WPP Media's Prasanth KumarIndia's advertising market will grow in 2026. Marketers face unprecedented volatility, juggling many challenges. Despite global tensions an...