Who is Hello Kitty, and how did she fetch billions for its owner?

Last Updated: Jun 21 2024 | 3:07 PM IST

Can you believe it? Hello Kitty is turning 50 this year! Dubbed a "money-making machine," Hello Kitty, or Kitty White as she’s also known, has raked in a staggering $84.5 billion from merchandise sales worldwide, according to Forbes' 2022 report. Watch the video to know more.

Sensex at 100,000?: Why Chris Wood believes 2026 could be a turning point for Indian markets

Global equity strategist Christopher Wood lays out a cautious but hopeful roadmap for Indian markets in 2026.

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 7:53 PM IST

Bangladesh unrest deepens: US dials Yunus; Dhaka suspends visa services in India | India-Bangladesh

Unrest in Bangladesh has now spilled into diplomacy. Visa services have been suspended across missions, and the United States has stepped in with a direct call to interim leader Muhammad Yunus.

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 7:49 PM IST

Staying relevant to GenZ | From Panasonic’s Sales & Marketing guru

In this session, Sunil Narula, Senior Vice President- Sales & Marketing, PEWIN, Panasonic Life Solutions India, talks about how a legacy brand can stay relevant to GenZ, and provides career tips

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 7:24 PM IST

Management lessons from Odgers India’s leadership advisor

In this session of Guru gyan, Kaushik DasGupta, Managing Partner, India and APAC Lead - Consumer and Media, Odgers India, talks about leadership, and provides career tips to the students.

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 5:57 PM IST

India Bangladesh tussle over protest outside Dhaka mission in Delhi What’s happening

India has firmly rejected claims from sections of the Bangladeshi media that a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi posed a security threat.

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 1:06 PM IST

China launches online visa system in India: What changes for travellers

China has launched an online visa application system for Indian travellers, marking a major shift in how visas are processed. Here’s what’s changed, how the new system works, and why it matters now.

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 1:01 PM IST

The ‘Lolita’ images | New Epstein estate photos released: What do the images reveal? | Trump

House Democrats have released a fresh set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate just days before a key Justice Department deadline. The images show prominent figures, disturbing literary references,

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 11:15 AM IST

Train travel gets costlier from Dec 26: What the fare hike means for you | Indian Railways | IRCTC

Indian Railways will revise passenger fares from December 26, 2025. The hike is modest but impacts long-distance travellers, especially in non-AC and AC Mail and Express trains.

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 11:08 AM IST

India–New Zealand seal FTA: What the trade deal means for both nations

India and New Zealand have concluded a free trade agreement after nine months of negotiations. The deal offers zero-duty access for all Indian exports,opens new visa pathways for skilled professionals

Updated On: 23 Dec 2025 | 11:03 AM IST

Rupee outlook: Why the currency may end 2025 around 90, despite RBI support | Stock market

The Indian rupee has been volatile against the US dollar this year. A new Business Standard poll suggests the currency may settle near 90 per dollar by the end of 2025

Updated On: 22 Dec 2025 | 8:00 PM IST