India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...
20 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Warren Buffett is passing the baton: 5 investment mantras the next generation can carry forwardWarren Buffett has stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman and become chairman emeritus, with Howard Buffett taking the role. Greg Abel...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
While selling fax machines, Sara Blakely cut up pantyhose to solve a clothing problem; Spanx later helped make her a self-made billionaire, Forbes reported in 2012Sara Blakely faced a common wardrobe dilemma, but instead of settling for frustration, she transformed her pantyhose into a game-changing p...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
As Sydney Sweeney sports ad faces massive backlash, Allyson Felix’s Nike split and how she launched her own shoe brand Saysh resurface. Check detailsAmerican actor Sydney Sweeney is facing intense backlash for featuring naked but covering parts of her body with various pieces of sporting...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
'A senior citizen among India’s young achievers': From Burnol to burn rate, how the vocabulary of business has changedDuring The Economic Times 40 Under Forty awards, a seasoned jury member is struck by the dynamic energy of the young honourees. He highligh...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
This Spanish fashion brand is transforming 100 old wind turbine blades into stylish, limited-edition sneakers. Here's howTalk about cool recycling! Old wind turbine blades are getting a second life as stylish sneakers. Spanish companies are turning this waste ...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
In 1964, Phil Knight sold Japanese running shoes from his car after teaming with his Oregon coach; Nike reported $19.2 billion in revenue in fiscal 2009Nike started its journey with Phil Knight selling shoes directly from his car's trunk, eventually collaborating with coach Bill Bowerman to...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
MIT researchers are giving millions of plastic bottles a new life by turning plastic waste into homes, decks and bridges using AI robotsIn a significant development, the Atlas Building Composites, a spinout of Massachusetts Institute of Technology are turning millions of pla...
15 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Boeing Plant 2 became obsolete by 2010 after building B-17s and early 737s; demolition reused nearly 100,000 tons of crushed concrete as backfill on the Seattle siteIn Seattle, the iconic Boeing Plant 2 has been dismantled, with a remarkable recycling initiative repurposing nearly 100,000 tons of concre...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
How is Gen Z affording iPhones, cafés and weekend plans on Rs 30,000-50,000? CA explains the uncomfortable truthCA Nitin Kaushik explains why Gen Z’s expensive-looking lifestyle does not necessarily indicate higher wealth. iPhones, branded sneakers, c...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
MDR on UPI coming soon; India's new class of robot workersHappy Friday! With a fee on UPI set to come into the picture soon, issuing banks are poised to claim the biggest slice. This and more in to...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jack Ma, 'I don't think I'm a workaholic. Every weekend, I invite my colleagues and friends to my home to play cards. And people, my neighbors, are always surprised because I live on the second floor apartment, and there are usually 40 pairs of shoes in front of my gate, and people play cards inside and play chess. We have a lot of fun' offers powerful life lessons on work-life balance, success, friendship, happiness, joy, positive mindset, acceptance, challenges popular idea that working harder is always the answer to achieving moreQuote of the day by Jack Ma words remain relevant. Success should not be measured only by how many hours someone works, how much money they...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Fashion brand Theater raises Rs 75 crore at Rs 410 crore valuationFounded in 2021 by Sarthak Aggarwal, Vikram Jain, Karan Jain, and Shruti Aggarwal, Theater sells western fashion accessories and shoes and ...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
How Apple shares may react to the launch of first-ever foldable iPhone? Here’s what analysts sayApple’s first-ever foldable iPhone could significantly impact the company’s growth and stock performance. Analysts expect the device, poten...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Iztri raises Rs 10 crore funding from All In Capital, Suashish Group, othersIztri, an innovative on-demand fabric care startup, has successfully raised ten crore rupees to expand its operations. This capital will su...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Nike’s shoe doesn't fit: How did the swoosh lose its winning edge?Nike’s decline is raising questions about how the sportswear giant lost its competitive edge. Falling revenue, a collapsing market value, w...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Comet, the homegrown sneaker brand, raises Rs 100 crore in Series B round led by VerlinvestHomegrown sneaker brand Comet secured Rs 100 crore in Series B funding. This investment was led by Verlinvest and included existing investo...
04 Sep, 2026, 04.05 PM IST