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Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
Ex-banker quits job to build Rs 21 crore chemical-free farming empire in Andhra Pradesh, empowers 3,000 rural womenA former banker, Amith Kishan, completely changed his life by establishing Hebbevu Farms in Andhra Pradesh, a 650-acre natural farming ente...
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, keeping Fed hike in playUS inflation climbed to 4.1% in May, driven by rising energy prices, keeping the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike plans on the table fo...
US inflation tops 4% for first time in three years, boosts Fed hike betsUS inflation surged past 4.0% in May, driven by Middle East conflict-fueled energy prices, marking the highest increase in three years. Thi...
Psychology says people who only shop during sales aren't stingy, their brains may be wired to chase value over pricePsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal deeper motivations. The sale itself is rarely the real story. Value is. Control is....
Amazon Prime Day 2026: When is Prime Day in U. S? e-Retail giant offers massive deals on groceries, household goods, travel, school itemsPrime Day 2026 in U. S: Amazon has highlighted deals on groceries, household goods, travel and school items, and said fresh food and essent...
Amazon Prime Day to gauge US consumer strain as focus shifts to basicsAmazon Prime Day 2026 is expected to serve as a key indicator of US consumer spending trends, with shoppers increasingly focusing on grocer...
The operations network behind Amazon's play to become India's everyday storeAmazon is reshaping India's quick-commerce sector through significant investments in foundational infrastructure rather than merely focusin...
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 seasonCelebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remain...
Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...
8th Pay Commission news: Defence employee body demands new inflation index to calculate 8th CPC DA, DR, revised payThe All India Defence Employees’ Federation (AIDEF) has urged the 8th Pay Commission to replace the AICPI-IW-based inflation measure with a...
Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war, experts sayA tentative deal to end the Iran war offers hope but immediate price drops for consumers are unlikely. Experts suggest it will take time fo...
Focus on structural trends, ignore market noise: Hiren VedMarkets react quickly to news, but Hiren Ved of Alchemy Capital Management advises focusing on reality over narratives. He highlights a glo...
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
US markets plunge: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash as Trump’s Iran threat sparks a risk-off market selloff, pushing the U.S. dollar higher and oil prices sharply upwardDow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crashed as Trump’s Iran threat reignited fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Investors rushed into the U.S...
Gold price crash may revive wedding demand as buying season nearsGold and silver prices witnessed a sharp correction from recent highs, raising hopes of stronger jewellery demand. Industry experts expect ...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
FIFA 2026: Brokerages bet on sector winners as soccer World Cup set to kick offThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring billions to host nations. Analysts expect a surge in spending on hotels, airlines, and retail. Beer sale...
Indian retail auto sales rise 9.6% in May; dealers see monsoon-driven demand aheadIndian auto retail sales grew 9.6 percent in May, overcoming heat and fuel price concerns. Passenger vehicles led the surge, with rural mar...
FIFA 2026 World Cup to boost beer sales by over 1,000,000,000 pints: Event to boost global GDP by more than $41 billionThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to significantly boost global beer consumption, with over a billion pints expected. Analysts predict a 0.3% ...