George Clooney's car once broke down. He asked wife Amal for her stockings and used them as a car part to drive back home. How did the Hollywood actor learn car mechanic skills?George Clooney once revealed a resourceful moment where he used his wife Amal's stockings to create a temporary fan belt for their overheat...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
A very online Israeli army spokesman is the face of war for millions of ArabsAvichay Adraee, Israel's Arabic-speaking military spokesman, has become a prominent figure. He uses social media to issue warnings ahead of...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 8: Porsche is born, Ghostbusters release, Siam renamed Thailand, Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four published, NFL merger announced, Robert F. Kennedy laid to rest and other major eventsOn This Day in History, June 8, the world witnessed events that shaped politics, warfare, literature and culture. The Viking raid on Lindis...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
For investors with ability to understand and take risks: 6 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%The mood across global markets is not great at this point of time. News headlines point in directions we would rather they did not. But suc...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
He dropped out of school, failed at a grocery shop in Jabalpur, and is now a billionaire at the Burj Khalifa. Who is Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal?Satish Sanpal, a school dropout from Jabalpur, is now a Dubai real estate tycoon. Featured on Netflix's Desi Bling, his journey showcases a...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
31 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Word of the Day: ClinquantWord of the Day: Clinquant is more than just an elegant synonym for “flashy.” The word speaks to illusion itself, the conflict between outw...
29 May, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Hollywood, Bollywood and AI: Who controls storytelling now?The landscape of entertainment is undergoing a dramatic transformation, thanks to artificial intelligence. Enhanced AI technologies are now...
29 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
DK Shivakumar: The future CM wears Prada; Gucci, LV and Ferragamo tooKarnataka leader DK Shivakumar stands out for his open display of luxury brands. He is known for wearing designer scarves and watches. Shiv...
29 May, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Reliance Retail's luxury arm surges 45% in FY26, losses halveReliance Retail's premium segment experienced a strong sales recovery and narrowed losses in fiscal year 2026. The acquired Metro Cash & Ca...
29 May, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Quote of the day by American philosopher Judith Butler: ‘The violence of language consists in its effort to capture the…’ – ‘Gender Trouble’ author on why words can never fully contain truthJudith Butler argues that language's attempt to fully define ineffable experiences, like love or grief, can be violent, destroying their es...
28 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Couples and money: Why shared financial decisions, clear spending rules, and transparency matter in relationshipsWithout a definition of priority and discretion, many households suffer from ad hocism. How should they spend for the common good without s...
25 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Ralph Lauren shares jump 10% as strong China sales help fuel growthThe revenue growth was led by sales in Asia, the company said, with particular strength in China during the Lunar New Year. Wall Street i...
21 May, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
7,400 stores, $147 billion fortune, zero interviews; meet the most powerful man in fashion you never seeAmancio Ortega built the Zara empire from a small clothing job in Spain to a global retail business worth billions. Today, Inditex operates...
21 May, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
LVMH to sell Marc Jacobs to WHP, G-IIILVMH has taken a bold step by selling the iconic Marc Jacobs fashion label to a partnership formed by WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group. M...
16 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST