Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
26 May, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Iran war energy shock drives India's interest in ethanol and other biofuelsIndia and Southeast Asian nations are boosting biofuel use amid global fuel disruptions. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported oil ...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Quote of the day by William Faulkner: 'You don’t love because: you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults...'Genuine love transcends flaws, disappointments, and imperfections, as it's built on acceptance rather than admiration of strengths. William...
14 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
After winning poll battles, Modi has picked up a new fightAmidst rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, Prime Minister Modi has urged Indians to embrace austerity. His call to reduce fuel c...
11 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Britannia shifts facility from Oman to India, considers price hikeBritannia Industries has relocated its North American export business from Oman to Mundra, Gujarat, to navigate West Asian crises. The comp...
08 May, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Attention activism gains global momentum: Why it matters?A new movement is emerging, with millennials and Gen Z pushing back against constant screen time. These groups are organising offline gathe...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Harvard liver specialist names top three best snacks to reverse fatty liver and the last one may surprise youFatty liver best snacks: Harvard liver specialist Dr Saurabh Sethi has named three powerful snacks to help reverse fatty liver and these in...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Mumbai nutritionist shares 5 everyday foods that may not be as healthy as you think. ‘Stop swapping products. The problem is never the type.’In a thought-provoking discussion, Mumbai nutrition expert Sanya Wadhera sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding popular Indian dieta...
05 Apr, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Is the US stock market open today or closed on Good Friday 2026? Are banks open and is USPS delivering mail today—here’s complete guide for April 3 what’s open and what’s closedIs the US stock market open today or closed on Good Friday 2026? Are banks open and is USPS delivering mail today. Good Friday 2026 falls o...
03 Apr, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Amazon expands pay-by-palm service in US grocery storesCustomers shopping at Amazon's US-based Whole Foods grocery stores will be able to pay for items by hovering their palm over a scanner, muc...
21 Jul, 2023, 12.42 AM IST
Tencent launches palm-based payments in China: ReportAccording to reports, users can pay for rides on the Daxing Airport Express Line in the capital by holding their hands over a scanner at me...
22 May, 2023, 04.26 PM IST
Indonesia to allow more palm oil exports with extra charges: MinisterThe government would also allow companies to export five times the amount of palm oil they have sold domestically during a "transition peri...
10 Jun, 2022, 09.45 AM IST
Amazon to let Whole Foods shoppers pay with a swipe of their palmThe move shows how Amazon is bringing some of the technology already in use at its namesake brick-and-mortar Go and Books stores to the gro...
21 Apr, 2021, 06.21 PM IST
Say goodbye to card swipes, PIN & cash! You can now pay at Amazon stores by hand-wavingIn Amazon Go stores, the palm-waving system will be added to the store's entry gate.
30 Sep, 2020, 01.49 PM IST
- Govt to supply subsidised palm oil at Rs 45/l to states
The Centre has decided to supply 25 lakh tonne of palm oil at Rs 45 per litre to over a dozen states in the country.
30 Jul, 2008, 03.21 AM IST
- Cooking oil to cost more from Nov 1
This is glasnost, Manmohan Singh style. In a move defying logic, the government has decided that from November 1, cooking oils will pay pea...
08 Sep, 2006, 12.09 AM IST