In 1955, TV engineer Eugene Polley tried to free viewers from getting up during commercials, and the remote control changed living roomsThe remote control, debuting in 1955, revolutionized the television landscape by placing the power of choice in viewers' hands. No longer t...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
India Inc wary of fresh trade headwinds as US weighs additional 12.5% tariffThe United States is proposing a 12.5% tariff on Indian imports. This action stems from an investigation into forced labor import prohibiti...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Katyusha: Why a World War II-era Russian love song is becoming TikTok’s latest obsessionA 1938 Soviet song, "Katyusha," originally a folk ballad about a woman waiting for her soldier, has resurfaced on TikTok. Repackaged with m...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
In 1973, archaeologists in a muddy Roman fort trench found thin wooden tablets, and Vindolanda gave Roman Britain its own handwriting10 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Thailand updates carry-on rules for power banks. Here's what changesNew rules in Thailand now limit power bank sizes and ban them from checked luggage. Passengers can carry power banks up to 100Wh in hand lu...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Assam govt, EU delegation welcome successful launch of Blue Valley ClusterAssam and the European Union have launched the Blue Valley Cluster in Guwahati. This initiative focuses on Flavours, Fragrance and AYUSH se...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Team Europe to visit Assam on June 8-9 to launch India's first Blue Valley clusterGuwahati, Assam, is preparing to welcome a distinguished European Union delegation on June 8-9, as part of a mission to strengthen ties bet...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
WTO sees signs of slowdown in global goods trade growth amid Middle East conflictDespite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting the market, global merchandise trade showcases a surprising resilience, powered ...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Rs 24 lakh income lost in Bengaluru rent: Resident paying Rs 45,000 for 1 BHK finally finds a solution, escapes rental trapA Bengaluru professional working at PayPal has gone viral after sharing why he decided to leave HSR Layout despite living in one of the cit...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
AI threat overblown: Why Invesco’s Hiten Jain is doubling down on IT stocksInvesco Mutual Fund's Hiten Jain offers a contrarian view, identifying the tech rout as a significant buying opportunity and dismissing bro...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Andhra Cabinet gives nod to 34 proposals; boosts aviation, irrigation, industrial developmentThe Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved 34 proposals, including a new aviation policy, organ transplantation law, and revised funding for the P...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Grest becomes first private firm to join govt IMEI verification platformGrest, a refurbished electronics platform, has partnered with C-DOT for the Sanchar Saathi initiative. This integration allows real-time ve...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
India should review FTAs, overhaul investment screening, report saysIndia should reassess the effectiveness of its existing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), modernise its investment screening framework and adop...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Trump administration proposes 25% tariff to punish Brazil over trade practicesThe United States is proposing a 25% tariff on many imports from Brazil. This action follows an investigation into unfair trade practices. ...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Localisation lens on 500 most-imported items: DPIIT analysing data; move aims to reduce country’s import billThe Indian government is scrutinizing over 500 imported products, including machinery, fertilizers, and electronics, to identify opportunit...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India's semiconductor push gets major boost with $3.3 bn Odisha deal with Intel & 3D Glass SolutionsOdisha, Intel and 3D Glass Solutions Inc. signed an agreement for a new advanced packaging glass core substrate manufacturing facility. Thi...
29 May, 2026, 05.05 PM IST