Japan closed a century-old prison in 2017; its cellblocks have now become a luxury hotel where guests pay to sleep behind the original wallsHOSHINOYA Nara Prison, previously the Nara Juvenile Prison in Japan, has transformed into a luxury hotel that embraces and preserves its hi...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Investing and thinking beyond Trump, Iran and oil prices: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 21%West Asia is once again dictating the mood on Dalal Street. Brent crude has crossed $93 a barrel, Indian equities are under pressure, and t...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
India's premium mithai boom: How traditional sweets are getting a premium makeoverIndian mithai is transforming from traditional sweets to premium offerings. Consumers now seek quality ingredients and attractive packaging...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial pastAdani Ports is evaluating the acquisition of a controlling stake in UK's Associated British Ports (ABP) in a deal valued at nearly $10 bill...
29 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Kazakhstan eyes stronger trade ties with West BengalKazakhstan's ambassador expressed keen interest in expanding business engagement with West Bengal. The nation views West Bengal as a crucia...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Tea, TVs, cars and apparel to get costlier in August as West Asia conflict fuels fresh price hikesConsumer goods makers will raise prices in August for the third time this year. Volatile raw material prices and higher freight rates are d...
28 Jul, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
India’s industrial output quickens to 7.3% in June from 5.1% in May as manufacturing, electricity growth acceleratesIndia's industrial output marked a notable 7.3 percent growth in June 2026, fueled by a strong surge in manufacturing and an uptick in elec...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
WB CM Suvendu Adhikari gives ₹5 lakh aid to families of 11 Sikkim tunnel victims, promises local jobsWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari provided compensation to families of eleven deceased migrant workers. He also pledged future em...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Bonus issues & dividends: Wipro, UltraTech Cement among more than 110 stocks turning ex-date this week. Do you own?Over 110 companies, including Wipro, UltraTech Cement and Britannia, will turn ex-date this week for dividends and bonus issues. Investors ...
26 Jul, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
India's premium coffee boom: How the brew is becoming a lifestyle, not just a beveragePremium coffee is becoming a lifestyle symbol across India. Consumer expectations are shifting towards quality and personalized experiences...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
Bombay High Court grants interim relief to Sapat International in trademark caseThe Bombay High Court has granted interim relief to Sapat International in a trademark dispute over the century-old SAPAT brand, restrainin...
23 Jul, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
From Assam to Nilgiri: How regional teas are becoming premium brandsIndia's tea market is shifting towards premium products and regional diversity. Gen Z and millennials are driving this growth, seeking auth...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Speciality tea market triples to ₹1,000 crore in 5 years, driven by Gen Z, millennialsIndia's speciality tea market has tripled to ₹1,000 crore in five years. Millennials and Gen Z are driving this growth with premium tea pre...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%Whether in business or the stock market, be ready for volatility. In today’s world, it can come for any reason and from anywhere. Also be r...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Assam floods submerge Nazira tea estates, over 57,000 people affectedUnprecedented floods have severely impacted tea estates in Nazira Sub-Division, Sivasagar District. Incessant rainfall in Nagaland caused r...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
US data center protests go national as backlash growsOpponents of AI data center expansion plan nationwide protests this Saturday. HumansFirst is coordinating demonstrations in at least 125 lo...
18 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
US data centre protests go national as backlash growsProtesters are organising nationwide demonstrations against the rapid expansion of data centres. These demonstrations aim to voice concerns...
18 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST