Quote of the day by Rita Rudner: 'My husband and I are either going to buy a dog or have a child. We can't decide whether to ruin our carpets or ruin our...' Life lessons on family, relationships, happiness and humor by American stand-up comedian and actorQuote of the day by Rita Rudner highlights the balance between family life, relationships, humor and personal choices. The quote uses comed...
24 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Dracula's castle has a new owner, and he comes from the United StatesJoel Weinshanker, a businessman behind Graceland and Party City, has acquired a majority stake in Bran Castle's operations. This Romanian f...
14 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Private jets emerge as alternative way out of the Gulf as Iran conflict intensifiesA new private jet service for pets in Dubai is now overwhelmed with requests from people wanting to leave the UAE. Regional conflict has cl...
07 Mar, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Economic struggles force more Americans to surrender cherished petsIn 2025, U.S. animal shelters face a surge in pet surrenders due to economic hardships. Rising costs, housing instability, and lack of supp...
28 Jul, 2025, 07.16 AM IST
Man without heirs offers his entire inheritance to a stranger, but there is a feline catchAn elderly Chinese man’s decision to bequeath his wealth to a future caretaker of his cat, Xianba, has gone viral. With no children and a d...
04 Jul, 2025, 07.46 PM IST
Stumbling stock market raises specter of Dot-Com era reckoningIt happened exactly 25 years ago when the roughly five-year dot-com bubble popped, leaving trillions of dollars of investment losses in its...
23 Mar, 2025, 07.14 PM IST
Pets in this country are 'working' in cafes, earning snacks as salariesIn China, a unique trend is emerging where pets are "employed" in cafes to attract customers. These furry companions, including cats, dogs,...
18 Oct, 2024, 06.31 PM IST
'Pet parents, not owners': Indians make space for pet products in monthly expenditureMillennials and Gen Z are reshaping India's economy, driving e-commerce, cafe spaces, convenience services, and the expanding pet care indu...
21 May, 2024, 10.18 PM IST
A journey to remember! Over 1.5K fur babies have travelled long-distance in train this year in IndiaThe Central Railways (CR) witnessed a spike of almost 50 per cent in pet travel bookings, as compared to the last financial year.
06 Dec, 2022, 04.06 PM IST
Digital puppers: Singapore-based pet influencers are winning hearts, and earning a lot of moneySasha and Piper make regular appearances on their 'Lomodoggies' Instagram account.
15 Sep, 2021, 05.50 PM IST
Pandemic puppy fest has begun: Covid pet boom leaves veterinarians exhaustedVets were already struggling to meet the pre-pandemic demand.
13 May, 2021, 06.09 PM IST
Thai company Indorama Ventures signs up 50:50 joint venture with Dhunseri Petrochem for PET resinsThailand based Indorama Ventures (IVL), one of the world's leading petrochemicals producers and Dhunseri Petrochem have agreed to enter int...
29 Feb, 2016, 08.29 PM IST
65 Android apps & games you should never downloadAndroid users are indeed spoilt for choice when it comes to apps. But some of the most popular apps may not be good for your smartphone's h...
05 Aug, 2015, 03.04 PM IST
Luxury pet products and services flourish in India amid slowing economyThe business of pet care, packaged food and grooming, is growing at a healthy clip at a time when most other industries are facing challeng...
20 Jul, 2012, 05.41 PM IST
- Few takers for pet insurance
While pet insurance is hugely popular in the western countries, it is still relatively unknown in India due to lack of advertisements.
30 Mar, 2011, 11.13 AM IST
- Vets may be bitten by service tax
Keeping a pet may just get a tad costlier as you may end up paying more for that visit to the vet.
27 Jan, 2007, 01.49 AM IST