LONDON: Zara owner Inditex , the world’s biggest listed fast fashion company by sales, is expanding its low-priced Gen Z-focused brand Lefties to counter Chinese-founded rival Shein. The rapid growth of Shein, an online marketplace with no physical stores, is putting pressure on retailers like Inditex and Sweden’s H&M to find ways to respond to…
A remarkable feat has been achieved by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur. The researchers have developed the first “Make in India” human breath sensor to measure alcohol content in the breath. The sensor built on metal oxides and nano silicon can operate at room temperature and can be useful in drunk…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday launched a stinging attack at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his multiple remarks linking actress Aishwarya Rai to the Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration ceremony.The Karnataka unit of the BJP slammed the former Congress chief, accusing him of having a “creepy obsession” with “successful & self-made women”.“Congress Clown…
RANCHI: One of the more heartening aspects of this series for India is the way Shubman Gill is beginning to find his feet as the anointed No. 3. From his continuing struggles at that vital spot in the batting order, Gill is learning to find rare strength. This much is evident from his century in…
NEW DELHI: As the agitation by farmers entered an intense phase along the Punjab-Haryana border, the Centre on Wednesday invited their leaders for a fifth round of talks to discuss all their demands, including the ones on minimum support price (MSP), and appealed to them to maintain peace.“We are ready to discuss all the issues,…
Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved MHA’s proposal for continuation of the umbrella scheme for “safety of women” at a cost of Rs 1,180 crore for 2021-22 to 2025-26. Of the total project outlay, Rs 885 crore will be provided by MHA from its budget and Rs 294 crore will be funded from Nirbhaya Fund.The umbrella…
A team of researchers have found five Android apps that have been infected with Anatsa malware that is designed to infiltrate computers and mobile devices to steal users’ sensitive financial data. The researchers claim that these apps have been downloaded over 150,000 times.Researchers at fraud detection company ThreatFabric (via BleepingComputer) noticed an increase of Anatsa…
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Registrar of Companies’ order that rejected conversion of Reebok India Company from an “Unlimited Liability Company” to a “Limited Liability Company”. Dismissing Reebok India‘s petition, Justice Subramonium Prasad said that the reasons given by the RoC in rejecting the Reebok’s application on the ground that various prosecutions have…
NEW DELHI: India’s cricketing prowess and confidence were on full display as they secured a resounding victory over England in the third Test of the series, setting the stage for a thrilling match in Ranchi. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly showered praise on the team’s depth and assertiveness, highlighting the remarkable performances of emerging talents…
Representative Image Turkey-based diamond jewelry brand Zen Diamond has announced its plans to set up chain stores in top metros in India like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore, along with establishing an online presence in the initial phase. Zen Diamond aims to target aspirational young and mid-age consumers in India. The brand said that it also…
