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Caroline Fraser uncovers a second, darker perp behind US serial killings

Studies are beginning to link childhood lead exposure with aggression, psychopathy and crime. Fascinatingly, all the serial killers in Murderland lived near areas with high lead levels in the air

One full load at a time, dishwashers are changing how Indian kitchens work

A dishwasher is no longer a luxury - it's a smart investment in convenience, hygiene, sustainability, and quality of life, especially for urban Indian homes

Evolving from being online learning platform to AI-powered one: Udemy CEO

Udemy CEO Hugo Sarrazin about AI in learning, and how significant a market India is for the company

Geopolitical risk, demand woes: Are India Inc's earnings at risk in H2CY25?

Earnings expectations 2025: According to analysts, the second half of calendar year 2025 (H2 CY25) could see an improved earnings environment, supported by lower credit costs and easing inflation

Breakout stocks: KNR Cons, Apar, NH and 2 others may see up to 23% upside

Kirsloskar Brothers, EID Parry and Narayana Hrudayalaya among 5 stocks trading above the higher-end of the Bollinger Bands, thus indicating a technical breakout on the daily charts.

We are seeing significant traction in large deals: LTIMindtree CEO

Last month the company announced it has signed a $450 million deal with an agribusiness customer, this is one of the largest deals ever bagged by the firm since the merger

Plurilateral agreements may help keep WTO relevant into the future

A large number of developing economies have been benefitted, through their participation in FTAs, and increased their integration with GVCs and their share of global trade

Crisil SME Tracker: Rural road execution likely speed-breaker for SMEs

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to play a crucial role in this growth given they account for 50-55 per cent of the industry by revenue

FinMin may restore dividend deductions for 22% corporate tax regime

Under the existing tax regime, domestic companies are taxed at three different rates depending on their chosen structure

Datanomics: South fears delimitation punishment for population control

At stake is fears by southern states that they will lose Lok Sabha seats if delimitation is based on the new census

Cosmic connection: D2D technology may redefine telecom rules in India

Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity would allow users to access satellite connectivity on existing 4G or 5G smartphones - no special satellite phone would be needed

An uneasy truce between Iran-Israel may be best-case scenario: Vandana Hari

True rapprochement between Israel and Iran remains elusive, complicated further by the Gaza conflict that has pitted Israel against Iran-backed groups like the Houthis, Hamas, and Hezbollah, says Hari

FinMin may bring cheques, credit cards, higher overdrafts in PMJDY 2.0

The official said that the government believes that these upgrades will also help reduce the number of inoperative accounts

India tightens security for nuclear installations amid ongoing conflicts

This decision follows Operation Sindoor and rising tensions between Israel and Iran, which are raising concerns over potential nuclear threats

Centre may speed up stake dilution in GIC Re, New India Assurance

As of now, the government holds 85.44 per cent in New India Assurance and 82.4 per cent in GIC Re

Plan to double projects to ₹5 trillion this year, says Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari talks about why elections should not matter while setting targets, his take on being seen as a future prime minister, and much more

Customer-centric or customer-obsessed? Companies must choose to be former

Bulky feedback forms and tying up CEO bonus to net promoter scores is not customer centricity

Despite slowdown, India ranks third in global tech startup funding: Tracxn

India raised $4.8 billion in tech startup funding in H1 2025, down from H1 and H2 2024, but retained its third global position behind the US and UK, says Tracxn

Despite slowdown, India ranks third in global tech startup funding: Tracxn

India raised $4.8 billion in tech startup funding in H1 2025, down from H1 and H2 2024, but retained its third global position behind the US and UK, says Tracxn

Five minute dash: Quick commerce cos tap spatial tech to cut delivery times

It has now caught the fancy of burgeoning quick commerce (qcom) firms - firms that compete to deliver goods ordered online within minutes across cities and towns