World's hottest stock market turns focus to MSCI momentSouth Korea's stock market is nearing a significant milestone. Investors are watching for a potential upgrade to developed-market status by...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.31 AM IST
In 1930, a chemist was testing a rubbery polymer found it hardened the wrong way, and PVC moved into pipes, raincoats, and recordsA chemist named Waldo Semon sought rubber but found a stubborn polymer. His accidental discovery led to flexible PVC. This material, once d...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Amit Shah chairs Amarnath yatra security meetingUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting to review security for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. The pilgrimage is scheduled ...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Psychology says people who eat dinner alone by choice aren’t lonely: They’re protecting a peace they spent decades earningDining solo is frequently misconstrued as a sign of loneliness. In truth, studies reveal that it can be a deliberate choice, providing a mu...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Signs of worry: Is SpaceX's $75 billion IPO ringing the bell of market top?SpaceX's upcoming IPO at a staggering valuation is sparking debate. Investors wonder if this massive listing signals the peak of the curren...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
How to trade the SpaceX IPO in Asia's locked-out marketsAsian investors, largely excluded from SpaceX's massive IPO, are creatively seeking exposure through supply chain companies, industry ETFs,...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Swedish proverb of the day: ‘A piece of bread in your pocket is better than a feather in your hat’ - A timeless lesson on why security is more important than statusToday's Swedish proverb of the day teaches that practical security is more valuable than outward appearances. Having essentials like food a...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Nintendo shares slump as games pipeline disappoints marketThe Kyoto-based company's stock price has been hammered by concerns over a lack of high-profile games to build momentum for the Switch 2 ...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Silicon Valley's AI millionaires are paying up to $23,000 per hour for escorts who can talk GPUs, crypto and the futureThe AI boom is fueling a new luxury service where escorts, dubbed 'nerd-first,' command high rates by offering intellectual companionship a...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Hands-on with Intel's Arc G3 handheld at Computex: It might finally give AMD some competitionIntel is set to challenge AMD's hold on handheld gaming. New Arc G-Series processors, seen on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, offer better graphics ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: "As bandwagon investors join any party, they create their own truth, for a while"Warren Buffett’s quote highlights how herd behaviour can create temporary market realities detached from fundamentals. As investors chase t...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
India's electric scooter boom: Mass market adoption spreads beyond metrosElectric scooter sales are expanding beyond big cities into smaller towns and rural India. This shift signals a mass-market phase for elect...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
CRPF chief G P Singh visits Manipur, meets CM amid continuing violenceCRPF Director General G. P. Singh is in Manipur to address the ongoing ethnic violence. He met with the Chief Minister and DGP to discuss o...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Tata Trusts row: Fresh complaint filed with Charity Commissioner over share transferA fresh complaint has been filed with the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner ahead of the June 8 meeting of trustees of Sir Dorabji Tata Trus...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Polish Proverb of the Day: “Love enters a man through his eyes, woman through her… — Life lessons on relationships, attraction, communication and why the way to someone's heart is through understandingPolish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Love enters a man through his eyes, woman through her ears.” The saying reflects the i...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.04 PM IST