How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Psychology says people who keep their lights on while sleeping aren't afraid of the dark, they may be fighting a different battle of control and comfort inside their mindsSleeping with the lights on is rarely an arbitrary habit. Psychology suggests that everyday behaviors often serve as clues to deeper emotio...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyardThe United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad allia...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
US holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks, sources sayDeepSeek, CXMT and other companies were approved by an interagency committee last year for addition to the Commerce Department's Entity Lis...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
U.S. held back blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms despite security concerns, sources sayAmerica has delayed adding over 100 Chinese firms, including AI startup DeepSeek and chipmaker CXMT, to a trade blacklist. These companies ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Just donate blood and get VIP into famous temple. The result is blood bank surplus at local hospitalsA unique program in Madhya Pradesh connects blood donation with VIP darshan at Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple. Devotees donating blood rece...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Why India’s green transition must move beyond large-scale renewable projectsAs India pursues ambitious climate and renewable energy goals, decentralised clean energy solutions are emerging as a critical driver of ru...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiringA year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
China opposes US move to list top firms as military companiesChina strongly objects to the United States placing prominent Chinese companies on a military firm list. Beijing states this action disrega...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Trump cancels Iran strikes after high-level peace talks, blockade to continueUS President Donald Trump has cancelled planned strikes on Iran. Discussions for a ceasefire have been approved by Washington, Israel, and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s Albania luxury resort plan sparks massive protests - What we know so farProtests erupt in Albania against a massive luxury resort planned by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. Thousands demonstrate against the $6.1...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Suzlon Energy shares rise 2% after firm announces foray into solar, battery storage businesses under 'Suzlon 2.0'Suzlon Energy shares gained on Thursday after the company unveiled its ‘Suzlon 2.0’ strategy, expanding beyond wind energy into solar and b...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST