Govt moves to standardize edible oil pack sizes, industry sees boost for consumer transparencyThe Indian government is set to introduce new rules for edible oil packaging. This move aims to standardize pack sizes, making it easier fo...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Govt amends immigration rules: 180-day registration window relaxed, online appeals introducedNew rules for foreigners in India are now in effect. Those on visas for 180 days or less must register before their visa expires to stay lo...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Exploring the legacy of Forever Living ProductsFor nearly five decades, Forever Living Products has established itself as a trusted name in the wellness industry, specializing in aloe ve...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Bengaluru founder spots a clever Rs 40 fruit-selling trick at a Tamil Nadu railway station. The psychology behind it is fascinatingA simple fruit cup sold for Rs 40 at a Trichy railway station revealed a powerful business lesson. A Bengaluru founder noticed how a tall g...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Centre asks states to ease compliance under legal metrology overhaulThe Centre is urging states and Union Territories to speed up legal metrology reforms. This includes moving from a licensing system to a re...
31 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Shobha Karandlaje seeks CBI probe into Bengaluru's Rs 39,437 crore waste management tenderUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje has demanded the Karnataka government halt a massive waste management tender. She alleges serious irregula...
31 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
India unveils Port Performance Index, maritime digital reforms to boost global competitivenessSarbananda Sonowal said, “We have introduced the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25. It is a major step towards improvi...
29 May, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
PepsiCo new packaging to carry 'No Artificial Flavours or Colours' labelPepsiCo is updating its snack packaging in India. Popular brands like Lay's, Kurkure and Doritos will now clearly show 'No Artificial Flavo...
28 May, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...
27 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Food packs still don't tell the full story: Firms make selective label changes as FSSAI rules gather dustFood companies are now adding voluntary health information to some product labels. These front-of-pack declarations mention sugar, salt, an...
27 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
26 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Govt examining possibility to introduce standard packaging for cooking oilThe Department of Consumer Affairs is looking into standard pack sizes for cooking oils. Industry bodies raised concerns about many differe...
25 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
In 1930, a 3M engineer testing cellophane made a clear strip that sealed better than glue: It led to the creation of Scotch tapeIn the bustling innovation hub of 3M during the late 1920s, Richard Gurley Drew unveiled a revolutionary product: transparent tape. This cl...
25 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
OpenAI offers $445,000 job to solve problems that may not exist yet. Sam Altman wants candidate who is “tasteful and strategic”OpenAI is hiring a researcher for a staggering ₹2.5 to ₹3.7 crore salary to ponder future AI risks, specifically recursive self-improvement...
24 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Living Supermaterial: What is the new plastic alternative scientists have created that is stronger, smarter, & fully biodegradable?Living Supermaterial: Indian scientists have developed a novel bacteria-grown cellulose material that could serve as a sustainable alternat...
23 May, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
In 1908, Jacques Brandenberger was trying to save a tablecloth when he created something much biggerIn the innovative spirit of the early 20th century, Swiss inventor Jacques Brandenberger stumbled upon cellophane in 1908. This remarkable ...
19 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
The solution India's economy wants (Not)India's economic path may lie in an unusual strategy. The nation is advised to focus on producing items people do not need. This approach a...
19 May, 2026, 12.07 AM IST