There are little signs of economy overheating: Saugata BhattacharyaFalling crude oil prices might boost growth beyond central bank forecasts, potentially easing rate hike needs. However, supply chain disrup...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
A childhood love affair with pizza and the return of the artisanal sliceA recent sale of a struggling pizza giant sparks hope for a return to artisanal, hand-made pizzas. The author reminisces about a childhood ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Could a simple stick be the secret to better balance? New research says yesBalance recovery and preventing falls in older adults: New research reveals a rigid stick shared between two walkers significantly improves...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's gamesIn Indonesia, a remarkable trend is emerging as adults turn back to their childhoods to combat modern stress. Engaging in traditional child...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.21 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
Fable 5: Anthropic's latest AI model could transform IT, but at a costAnthropic's Fable 5 AI model showcases advanced agentic coding, capable of autonomous complex task completion and outperforming benchmarks....
11 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1934, a chemist pulled a sticky polymer into a thread, and nylon moved toward everyday lifeIn a twist of fate, a humble lab experiment by chemist Julian Hill in the 1930s turned a sticky substance into a global phenomenon. What st...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
In 1943, researchers trying to fix America’s rubber crisis unexpectedly led to the creation of Silly PuttyBorn from a wartime quest for rubber, Silly Putty emerged as an unexpected, stretchy, and bouncy material. Initially deemed unsuitable for ...
21 May, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
In 1926, a failed rubber coating experiment and a strange elastic solid accidentally changed the future of plasticsIn 1926, chemist Waldo Semon accidentally discovered how to make polyvinyl chloride flexible. This breakthrough transformed manufacturing a...
19 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Retail SIP boom boosts AMC outlook; Nippon, ICICI Pru lead pack: Siddhartha KhemkaIndia's asset management sector is transforming with systematic investing driving growth and stability, reducing reliance on volatile discr...
19 May, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
FMCG companies bracing for another round of price increases amid inflationDaily-use products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods and beverages are likely to become costlier as FMCG companies prepar...
10 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jim Carrey: ‘Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart’ – What truly remains when everything else fadesActor Jim Carrey shares a profound message about life's true measure. He emphasizes that material gains and fame eventually fade. What trul...
10 May, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
FY27 earnings growth may drop to 10%: Jitendra Sriram on the impact of sustained $100 oilThe war forced changes on quite a few fronts. First was a re-assessment of the “new-normal” for crude and on certain commodities where supp...
03 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
UAE's OPEC exit: With cartel cracked, oil spills over geopoliticsIn a dramatic turn of events, the United Arab Emirates has officially exited OPEC, signaling a significant transformation within the global...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
How to Use Coconut Milk on Hair for Longer, Fuller-Looking StrandsCoconut milk is a popular DIY hair care ingredient. Many believe it makes hair grow faster. Science suggests coconut oil reduces hair break...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
The Animal That Produces Cube-Shaped WasteWombats uniquely produce cube-shaped feces due to specific biomechanical processes in their digestive tracts, involving muscle elasticity d...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
Rumbling stomach is healthy? Harvard-trained gastro doctor shares what it meansContrary to common belief, many "weird" body signals are actually signs of good health. A gastroenterologist explained that regular gas, li...
23 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST