India monsoon starts almost 40% short as El Niño upends weatherIndia's monsoon has begun with a significant 40% deficit in rainfall, threatening crucial crops like rice and soybeans. The El Niño phenome...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Not just jade or aloe vera: 7 exotic plants believed to bring luck, wealth and happinessDiscover exotic plants believed to usher in prosperity and positivity. From South Africa's vibrant Bird of Paradise to South America's luck...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
India readies Rs 12,000 crore push for local battery component manufacturingIndia is set to launch a new incentive scheme to boost local manufacturing of advanced cell battery components. This initiative aims to red...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Exide to balance lead-acid strength with lithium-ion pushExide Industries is strategically expanding into lithium-ion cell manufacturing to support India's energy transition. The company will cont...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
F1's interest in India return growing: CEO Stefano DomenicaliFormula 1 is focusing on India as a key market. The sport's chief executive sees potential for a return to India. Adani Group is actively w...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Strong earnings, easing headwinds to boost market outlook: Devang MehtaIndian stock markets are poised for growth. Strong company profits and stable economic factors are supporting this positive outlook. Invest...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Cloudnine's 25% stake sale attracts top global PE firmsLeading global private equity firms are in the running to acquire a substantial minority stake in Cloudnine, India's premier maternity and ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Direct AC buses could connect Delhi with Jewar airport soonDelhi is set to launch a direct air-conditioned bus service to Noida International Airport. This initiative aims to improve public transpor...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Global commodity prices likely to remain elevated amid easing West Asia tensions; India's WPI seen at 7-8% in FY27: ReportGlobal commodity prices will stay high in coming months. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia and bad weather affecting crops are the main re...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Crop prices drop as Hormuz reopening to ease farm-input shockThe development, stemming from an interim US-Iran agreement, could alleviate food inflation fears fueled by the Middle East conflict.
16 Jun, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Beyond coriander and mint: 7 herbs from around the world you could grow in your kitchen gardenDiscover a world of culinary herbs beyond the usual suspects like basil and mint. Many are easy to grow in pots and can elevate everyday me...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
No garden? You can grow these 7 vegetables grow surprisingly well in potFresh vegetables can be grown even without a large garden. Small spaces like balconies and windowsills are perfect for container gardening....
13 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
India among Marriott's fastest-growing markets; footprint to double in 5 yearsMarriott International sees India as a key growth market. The company plans to double its hotel presence in India within five years. This e...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.06 AM IST
India's weight-loss market grows upThe landscape of India's anti-obesity drug market has reached a point of refinement. While there are affordable generic options, their upta...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST