She works at a bank. But her side business makes more than Rs 7 lakh a month. Yet she refuses to quit her 9-5 job. Why?A bank employee in Varanasi has built a tiffin business generating Rs 7.27 lakh in monthly revenue, according to social media user Ankit Pa...
15 Aug, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Colleges bet on 'influencer' majors; critics ain't happyArizona State University launched a new bachelor's degree in content creation, sparking debate. Many universities are now offering similar ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Seven states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 12 lakh jobs by 2031: CBRESeven states are establishing dedicated policies for Global Capability Centres. These initiatives aim to create approximately 1.18 million ...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Thousands of US parks may sit dangerously close to toxic waste and chemical releases; researchers mapped more than 151,000 public parks to uncover the riskIn a comprehensive study, public parks and industrial sites in the United States were meticulously analyzed. Alarmingly, over half of these...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
Smaller cities outpace tier-1 in job creation: ReportJob postings in tier-2 and tier-3 cities are growing faster than in tier-1 markets. Emerging cities like Guwahati and Varanasi are leading ...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
States race to build India’s next GCC boomIndian states are actively pursuing Global Capability Centre growth by 2031. These efforts aim to create over one million new jobs and esta...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
ET Exclusive: Pirojsha Godrej set to take charge at Godrej Industries with an ambitious growth planPirojsha Godrej is set to take charge of Godrej Industries Group, succeeding Nadir Godrej, with a mandate to build sector-leading businesse...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Tamil Nadu to sign pacts for Rs 15,000 crore in new projects by overseas firms: ReportTamil Nadu will sign agreements worth 150.5 billion rupees for new overseas projects. The state government announced 97 pacts totaling 674....
13 Aug, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Andhra CM Naidu-led SIPB approves Rs 2.08 lakh crore investment proposals for 25 projectsThe State Investment Promotion Board approved over two lakh crore rupees in investments. Twenty-five new projects were approved, which will...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
More young people unemployed worldwide amid looming AI risks, UN labour agency saysGlobal youth unemployment increased in 2025, reversing pandemic recovery trends. Young people worldwide now face a worsening job market and...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Mark Zuckerberg dispels doomsday fears, heralds a rosy AI dawnIn a blog post, Zuckerberg said, "I do not understand why anyone who believes that AI will eliminate most jobs and much of humanity's relev...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
IFC invests Rs 225 cr in NDR Smart Spaces to develop 20 million sq ft logistics platformThe International Finance Corporation has invested Rs 225 crore in NDR Smart Spaces. This investment will support the development of 20 mil...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
ET Business Growth Summit Noida highlights industrial resilience, jobs and skilling as key growth prioritiesThe ET Business Growth Summit in Noida witnessed strong industry participation, underscoring the growth potential of the region’s industria...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Where will the most job losses occur in years to come? Here's what Nandan Nilekani thinksNandan Nilekani says large corporations may shed more jobs due to automation, while small enterprises will create new employment. India's f...
06 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Large firms to be net job losers, small businesses to drive employment: Nandan NilekaniLarge companies face job losses due to automation and artificial intelligence advancements. Millions of small businesses will become the pr...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Vizag to emerge as India's top digital infra hub, to create 52,000 jobs: ReportVisakhapatnam is set to become a major digital infrastructure hub in India. Its growing data centre ecosystem will create nearly fifty-two ...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
AI, data centre costs are slowing IT hiring, Zoho Founder Sridhar VembuZoho Corporation's founder notes IT job growth is slowing significantly. Funds are now diverted to rising artificial intelligence and data ...
02 Aug, 2026, 05.19 PM IST