A fridge in the wrong part of your home may quietly consume more electricity; researchers explain whyRefrigerator placement significantly impacts household electricity bills. Room temperature around the appliance is the primary driver of en...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Elon Musk says AI is hitting an energy wall—his 5-word solution changes everythingElon Musk highlighted artificial intelligence efficiency, focusing on intelligence per joule. This metric addresses the growing energy dema...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST
From kirana to currency: Small towns are scrambling for dollarsSmall towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle ...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: PM Narendra Modi highlights railway electrification push, says 70% network electrified in a decadePrime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted significant railway electrification progress. Seventy percent of India's rail network was electrif...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of an India on the rise as its households dream biggerIndependence Day 2026: Today's Indian consumers are transforming their financial habits, with a declining focus on food expenditure within ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Sensex falls 71 points, Nifty closes below 24,400; broader markets underperform. What lies ahead?The Indian stock market ended lower on Friday as Sensex dropped 71 points and Nifty closed at 24,366. Broader midcap and smallcap indices u...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Psychology explains why diamonds appeal to women: The surprising reasons behind their connection with confidence, beauty, self-expression, memories and personal identity in everyday lifePsychology explains why diamonds appeal to women: Diamonds can mean more than beauty and luxury. For many women, diamond jewelry may repres...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Q1 earnings show resilience as demand, cost headwinds prove less severe than expected: ICRAICRA said India Inc’s Q1 FY27 earnings began on a stronger-than-expected note, with revenue growth accelerating to 22%. Despite margin pres...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Pilani Investment to sell 1.7 million UltraTech Cement shares for ₹1,908 crorePilani Investment plans to sell 1.7 million UltraTech Cement shares valued at ₹1,908 crore on August 13, 2026, at a 3% discount. Separately...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Government approves introduction of one billion polymer banknotes of Rs 10 and 20The government has approved polymer banknotes for field trials and regular issuance. Inflation has declined steadily, though recent pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
India's power demand seen rising 6.5-7.5% this fiscal as hotter, drier weather boosts cooling needs: CrisilIndia's power demand is estimated to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent year-on-year this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 billion units (BU), driven mainly by hig...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
AI’s volatile power demand is damaging its own data centersAI data centres’ volatile power demand is damaging batteries, turbines and other equipment, raising downtime costs, delaying projects and c...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
India's gas demand returns to pre-disruption levels, but global LNG competition rises: EquirusIndia's natural gas consumption recovered to near pre-disruption levels in June 2026. This recovery was broad-based across key sectors, ind...
08 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
CAG flags Rs 42 crore power subsidy to dormant consumers in Delhi, questions targeting of schemeCAG flagged Delhi government's power subsidy scheme irregularities and questioned beneficiary targeting. Over Rs 42 crore was disbursed to ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
July power consumption jumps 10.9% as humidity fuels AC use across IndiaIndia's power consumption rose 10.93 percent year-on-year in July. High humidity levels increased cooling appliance usage across the countr...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST