Global tremors shake D-Street

The US Fed Reserve’s grim July meeting minutes took a toll on Indian markets, as the bourses ended in red on Thursday. The Fed has expressed concern over recovery and said the coronavirus would weigh heavily on the US economy.  Read this report to find out how the global COVID worries and uncertainty will hit Indian stock markets.

It's a wait, watch and act for RBI

While there is headroom for further monetary policy action, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das says "it is important to keep our arsenal dry and use it judiciously". Das stressed the need to remain watchful and see to it that the momentum in inflation does not get entrenched. Read this report for details.

Gray is not always a sign of wisdom

Most senior citizens have a handle on their expenses, and they are usually pretty accurate. But there are so many rights and so many wrongs in the way they handle their money. Here are a few traits that could be an inspiration and some others that should never be followed.

Russian COVID vaccine under lens

The World Health Organization’s Europe office has begun discussions with Russia to try to get more information about the coronavirus vaccine that the latter approved last week before the shot had passed the advanced trials normally required to prove it works. Read here to find out why the Russian vaccine is under the global health agency’s lens.

Patent pains for Apple

The US International Trade Commission has launched an investigation to check whether certain Apple Inc mobile electronic devices and laptop computers infringed patents held by Japanese consumer electronic company Maxell. You can find out details here.

This e-scooter packs a punch

A battery-powered scooter developed by a Bangalore-based startup, codenamed Mark 2, is claimed to have a drive range of more than 280 km on full charge, much better than the e-scooters available in the market at present. Read about the new –e-scooter here, which can be fully charged in 40 minutes at home and 17 minutes at a charging station.

Tiny food tickles palate

A 28-year-old architecture graduate from Vietnam is grabbing plenty of global attention, thanks to his unique hobby. He began crafting food miniatures a year ago, spotting a chance to capitalise on the world's growing love of Vietnamese cuisine. Read here.