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
Poverty forced him to leave school in Class 4. Worked as a tailor, then started his own shop. Today, he is one of the top Malayalam actors and a National Award winnerMalayalam actor Indrans is winning praise for his performance in Suriya's Karuppu. His understated role as a father searching for his daugh...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
He dropped out of school, failed at a grocery shop in Jabalpur, and is now a billionaire at the Burj Khalifa. Who is Desi Bling star Satish Sanpal?Satish Sanpal, a school dropout from Jabalpur, is now a Dubai real estate tycoon. Featured on Netflix's Desi Bling, his journey showcases a...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
27 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
20 May, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
India's aspirations 'no longer limited to its borders': PM Narendra Modi to diaspora in NetherlandsPrime Minister Narendra Modi described India as a land of opportunities undergoing unprecedented transformation. He stated India's aspirati...
16 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Amazon aims to revolutionize fast delivery with new 30-minute systemAmazon is revealing a new service offering deliveries in 30 minutes or less for an additional charge. This ultrafast delivery, called Amazo...
12 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs high-level West Asia review as PM Modi calls for ‘economic self-defence’Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting on West Asia's evolving situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for nationwide econ...
11 May, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Spain's Canary IslandsA cruise ship carrying passengers with a hantavirus outbreak has arrived in Spain's Canary Islands. Most of the nearly 150 people on board ...
10 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Retail chains like Reliance Retail, DMart go on store expansion spree as demand recoversIndia's top retailers added 2,182 stores in FY26, the highest in three years, driven by rising demand, tax cuts, and growing consumer prefe...
09 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
04 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
How the Rs 700 crore Libas brand is taking on Zara and H&MFrom fast fashion and global aspirations to diversified product categories and lightbulb moments, Keshwani elucidates the journey that help...
01 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Indian April gold imports fall to near 30-year low as tax demand hits shipmentsIndia’s gold imports in April are set to fall to around 15 metric tons, a near 30-year low, as banks halted shipments following a 3% IGST d...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
One fridge. 500 books. How a Kolkata teacher built a street library with a simple thought, ‘Reading should belong to every child.’An English teacher in Kolkata, Kalidas Haldar, and his wife established a unique street library in 2021, utilizing a repurposed refrigerato...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
He dropped out of school, sold vegetables, and worked as office boy to support family. But travel vlogs changed the life of Indore auto driver. ‘Now, if my kids ask for pizza, I start the auto and take them out.’Indore's Ravi Ratnawat, an auto driver, transformed his life by becoming a travel vlogger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite facing pove...
18 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Families in Iran struggle with school closures even as airstrikes have stoppedLife in Iran remains unsettled as schools stay closed following recent conflict. Parents are juggling work and online classes, facing produ...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST