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
To bring the world, sell India better: The $200 million fix India needs to unlock a tourism windfallIndia's tourism sector faces challenges due to a near-zero overseas marketing budget. This has kept international arrivals below pre-pandem...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Gas at $4: Americans cut back on discretionary spends as fuel bills mountAmericans are adjusting their spending as fuel prices climb. Shoppers are altering routines, visiting discount stores for gas, and cutting ...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Why oil’s not at $200 after the biggest supply shock in historyGlobal oil prices are defying expectations, staying below $100 a barrel even after the Strait of Hormuz was effectively blocked. Record US ...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
First AI-designed 'universal vaccine' tested in humans: UK researchersA groundbreaking vaccine, designed entirely by artificial intelligence, has been tested in humans for the first time. This experimental jab...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
TMC's Firhad Hakim resigns as Kolkata mayorKolkata Municipal Corporation Mayor Firhad Hakim has resigned. He cited an inability to work properly as the reason for his departure. Haki...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Tourists in Tokyo could now be fined for throwing trash on streetsTokyo's Shibuya Ward is now fining litterbugs ¥2,000 on the spot. Businesses must provide trash bins or face penalties. These measures aim ...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
OECD warns prolonged Middle East war could sharply slow global growthThe global economy faces uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict. The OECD warns of recession and rising inflation if the war continues...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Young and unemployed? Remote work, not AI, may be the problem, study findsRemote work is making companies hesitant to hire young graduates. A New York Fed study shows this is a key reason for increased unemploymen...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
India to host 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12India hosts the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum in New Delhi on June 11-12. Ministers and experts will discuss building inclusive and resilie...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Individual participation in Indian stock market falls for the first time in 10 years amid F&O decline, tepid returnsRetail participation in India’s stock market declined in FY26 for the first time in nearly a decade as equity market corrections, stricter ...
27 May, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Ukrainian Proverb of the Day: The word 'enough' does not exist for water, fire, and…’ The centuries-old saying that quietly turned women into a force of natureUkrainian Proverb of the Day: Blending satire, psychology and cultural history, the proverb examines why this centuries-old proverb still f...
27 May, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Ebola vaccine update: Russia claims a breakthrough; Oxford researchers, Serum Institute of India aim to begin trial in 3 monthsA new Ebola vaccine developed by Russian scientists shows promise against the current outbreak strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
27 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
'My workplace introduced a new productivity metric that literally measures how long my mouse isn't moving': The remote worker's story that exposed a crisis hiding in millions of American officesRemote workers are facing intrusive surveillance, with software flagging legitimate work as 'idle' time. One employee was told to fake mous...
26 May, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
India rewrites China FDI rulebook with 'securonomics' pivotIndia has recently revised its foreign investment policies for countries that share a land border, as detailed in Press Note 2 of 2026. Dep...
23 May, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Thailand cuts visa-free stays for more than 90 countries, citing crime by foreignersThailand is drastically cutting the length of visa-free stays for tourists from more than 90 countries in an effort to curb crime involving...
19 May, 2026, 03.29 PM IST