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Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
Psychology says adults who hold onto empty jars and containers are often seeking more than storage: Why ‘just in case’ thinking makes it hard to throw things awayPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
West Asia crisis eases, but peace could elude consumers for nowConsumers in India will not experience immediate price drops for daily essentials and home appliances. Manufacturers are holding onto raw m...
These 7 private and public banking stocks have an upside of up to 26% in one year, according to analystsWhen it comes to banking, remember this: PSU and private banks have different kinds of loan books; at the end of the day, however, both ope...
P&G India flags pressure on consumer demand, input costsProcter and Gamble India sees rising costs and softening urban demand, with company executives saying inflation will impact consumer spendi...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
India's weight-loss drug boom raises questions over healthcare prioritiesIndia's market for cheaper anti-obesity drugs has surged tenfold. While demand is high, especially among those with diabetes, concerns abou...
The 5-second security check that spots more than just metalVehant Technologies has launched MilliView, India's first indigenous Millimetre-Wave body scanner designed to detect non-metallic threats. ...
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
Make in India efforts showing results as import dependence falls in key sectors despite global shocks: Bank of BarodaIndia's manufacturing sector is becoming more self-reliant. Import dependence is falling in electricals, chemicals, and capital goods. This...
Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...
RBI says 4% inflation target not in abeyance; future rate action tied to price persistenceReserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirms the 4 percent inflation target remains unchanged. He raised the FY27 inflation fore...
RBI MPC: India's Goldilocks moment dims, but the lights are not outIndia's economic "Goldilocks moment" is shifting as the RBI raises its inflation forecast and lowers growth projections due to external sho...
Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignoredWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a major tree plantation drive. The campaign aims to plant 1.10 crore trees across ...
RBI flags inflation risks, revises CPI outlook for FY27 upwards to 5.1%The Reserve Bank of India has raised its inflation forecast to 5.1% due to rising energy prices and an uncertain food outlook. Governor San...
Fed's Warsh inherits economy increasingly squeezed by inflationNew Fed Chair Kevin Warsh faces a challenging economy. Rising inflation, fueled by the Iran war's impact on energy and goods, is squeezing ...
War & AImpact: China's export-price jump fastest in 3 yearsChina's export prices surged 5% in April, the fastest in three years, driven by global energy costs and AI demand for commodities like oil,...