NEW DELHI: India’s entry-level smartphone market suffered a collapse in the first quarter of 2026. Rising component costs and weakening consumer demand reshaped the country’s handset landscape, according to new data from IDC.India’s overall smartphone shipments declined 4.1% year-on-year to 31 million units in Q1 2026, but the steepest pressure was concentrated in devices priced…
When people imagine the earliest human tools, they usually picture weapons. Stone handaxes, sharpened spears and heavy clubs have long dominated both archaeology textbooks and popular culture, reinforcing the idea that survival in prehistoric life depended mainly on hunting and violence. But some researchers now believe one of humanity’s most transformative early inventions may have…
Slow down, Leo. The Sun gives you pride and push, but today Mars throws impatience into your steps, and that’s why the road feels a bit risky.Be mindful when driving, crossing roads, or moving around in the kitchen and office. Small carelessness could result in cuts, sprains or bumps; unexpected news such as delays, declined…
BENGALURU: India’s Gen Z workforce is embracing what experts describe as “portfolio careers” – balancing multiple professional identities and income streams simultaneously. New research from LinkedIn shows that 75% of Gen Z entrepreneurs in India now manage multiple income streams, significantly higher than the 62% among Gen X entrepreneurs. The findings point to a growing…
You’ll feel the air shift today, lighter, friendlier, and more hopeful. Mercury supports your pace, and Jupiter gives you a clean push forward, so the anxiety that bothered you recently begins to fade.Your father’s health seems to be improving, which lifts both of your spirits. Still, keep an eye on your mother’s wellbeing; making a…
MUMBAI: As tensions prevailing in West Asia rattled global markets, sending crude prices soaring and the Indian rupee to new lows, sensex lost another 1,456 points (1.9%) to close below the 75K mark, at 74,559 points.In two sessions this week, sensex has lost nearly 2,800 points or over 3% while in four sessions since May…
Steady. That’s your theme. Venus supports you, but with a practical Saturn touch, so the day feels average, not dramatic. You’ll do what’s needed and move on.A planned long journey may get cancelled or postponed, and it might irritate you for a minute. Then you’ll quietly adjust. Use that free time for errands, a pending…
The day starts with that familiar Aries rush, but the ground feels a little slippery. The Moon sits awkwardly against your sign, and Saturn’s dry influence makes small issues look bigger than they are.You’ll find yourself spending time on damage control, at home and outside. A sibling may act jealous or try to provoke you,…
NEW DELHI: Will the 2026 FIFA World Cup be broadcast in India? FIFA has now issued a fresh update amid uncertainty over whether fans in the country will be able to watch the tournament on television and digital streaming platforms.The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and…
Charles Babbage (Image: Wikipedia) The history of science and technology often features brilliant inventors whose ideas change the world forever. But every major invention is followed by people improving, applying, and expanding those ideas across industries and societies. One of the most meaningful quotes from pioneering mathematician and inventor Charles Babbage beautifully captures this deeper…