5 years, 1 kg mango: Bihar man grows giant, hybrid fruit in memory of his father. His story is a symbol of patience, innovation, and loveA farmer from Bihar has created a new mango variety, Nagendra Bhog. This fruit honors his late father. The mango is large, juicy, and has a...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.50 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
Quote of the day by Brad Pitt: 'It is a funny thing about coming home. Everything looks the same, feels the same, smells the same. You realize what has changed is you' - a timeless lesson on personal growth, self-discovery and transformationBrad Pitt's enduring career is marked by roles exploring identity and change. The poignant quote of the day from 'The Curious Case of Benja...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Every '60s house had one; now it's the cleaning supply thrifters are using as rustic decorMid-century metal dustpans are experiencing a revival, transitioning from cleaning tools to sought-after rustic decor. This trend taps into...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
How an Australian connection helped Shaily Mehrotra build a Rs 1,500-crore Indian skincare brandA gap in science-backed skincare products in the Indian market prompted Shaily Mehrotra to start Fixderma, with an aim to solve common skin...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Business as second nature: Biomimicry offers a framework to shift from replication to innovation using natural principles05 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Everyone owned it in the '80s, and now it's the thrift store find we all want in our homesRattan and wicker furniture, once overlooked, is now a highly desirable trend, offering warmth and texture to homes. Distinguishing between...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
India renews 5-year levy on solar glass imports from Malaysia: GazetteIndia has extended import duties on Malaysian solar glass for five more years. This decision follows a government review finding that remov...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.17 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
America’s favorite summer outfit - the 'Seersucker Suit' actually originated from IndiaSeersucker fabric, now a summer fashion favorite in Western countries, began in colonial India. Originally named 'Sheer O Shakkar', it was ...
30 May, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
iPhone 18 Pro leak: Is 'Dark Cherry' the next killer color for Apple’s rumored iPhone 18 Pro? Leaked dummy models offer a sneak peekLeaked dummy models of the iPhone 18 Pro reveal its rumored color lineup: Light Blue, Black, Silver, and a new Dark Cherry. This deep red s...
30 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Rajnath Singh releases volume on Operation Sindoor with accounts of officers, aviators, other combatantsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has officially launched the book 'Operation Sindoor', a documented chronicle of extraordinary heroism featur...
29 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
Bengal leather industry expecting raw material shortage amid strict slaughter normsWest Bengal's leather industry is facing a raw material shortage. Stricter animal slaughter regulations are impacting the supply of cow and...
29 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Rs 236 crore ‘Mission Queen Pineapple’ launched to boost Tripura farmers’ incomeA Rs 236 crore, three-year 'Mission Queen Pineapple, Tripura' project was launched to boost the state's GI-tagged pineapple. The initiative...
27 May, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
In 2014, a 5-year-old’s innocent fossil hunt led to the discovery of a rare armored dinosaur in TexasA young boy found unusual bones near a Texas shopping centre. Initially thought to be turtle remains, further analysis revealed them to be ...
26 May, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
In 1965, a chemist expected a routine polymer solution and got a bizarre cloudy liquid instead: It became KevlarIn 1965, the world of materials science was forever changed by scientist Stephanie Kwolek, who stumbled upon a peculiar cloudy polymer mixt...
26 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST