Rs 9,580 for a 22-minute cab ride: Indian man in Norway explains the real reason taxi fares are higher. ‘No rich and poor.’An Indian man living in Norway recently shared his expensive taxi ride, which cost more than Rs 9,000. The experience shed light on Norway’...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
Japan raises the bar on residency. Cue the outrageJapan is considering tougher permanent residency rules as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government reshapes immigration policy. Proposed ...
18 Sep, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
From a failing textile mill to a trillion-dollar giant: The Warren Buffett storyWarren Buffett has ended his formal leadership of Berkshire Hathaway after more than six decades, becoming chairman emeritus at 96. His son...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
World Bank mobilises $112 billion in private capital for developing nationsThe World Bank mobilised $112 billion in private capital for developing nations last year. This significant increase reflects a strategic s...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Italian proverb of the day: “Those who have bread have no teeth, and those who have...” — What can this famous Italian saying teach us about missed opportunities, relationships, empathy and life’s uncertainties?Italian proverb of the day: “Those who have bread have no teeth, and those who have teeth have no bread” puts a familiar frustration into j...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
Psychology says people who ace job interviews may share this one skill that has little to do with their resumePerforming well in an interview and performing well on the job require some of the same abilities, but success in one does not automaticall...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
When Employees Are Held Accountable for AI-Generated DecisionsOrganizations are rushing to embed AI into core decisions, but frontline workers are left to explain outputs they neither created nor fully...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
ET 40 Under 40 2026: Leaders say businesses must change before it's too lateCorporate executives emphasized the necessity of embracing proactive self-disruption as technology evolves and consumer preferences shift. ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
UK’s new settlement plan sparks backlash from unionsUK trade unions are pushing the government to rethink plans that could make many low-paid migrants wait 15 years for permanent settlement. ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Oracle layoffs: What severance will you get if laid off? A look at payouts based on your years at the companyOracle layoffs 2026 : Oracle has begun another round of job cuts affecting numerous employees across its divisions. Affected workers discov...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Maratha quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil leaves Jalna for Mumbai to begin indefinite fast over reservation demandsMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil is marching towards Mumbai for an indefinite hunger strike. He issued an ultimatum to the Mahara...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
In 2006, Hawai‘i listed Waipā Stream, after dense hau bush trapped sediment and blocked fish. Today, restoration cut average turbidity by 62% and restored native fish passageWaipā Stream restoration efforts significantly improved water quality and aquatic habitats. Invasive hau bush removal and feral pig control...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Psychologists say chronic nail biters may not be having a case of anxiety disorder but perfectionism. Though it promotes excellence, perfectionism has its pitfallsIt is extremely common to think that people with shadows beneath their eyes, caffeine addiction, and, most importantly, having a case of na...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Govt to talk to farmer groups before proceeding with proposed new seed billThe government is set to engage with farmer organizations regarding a forthcoming seed bill aimed at curtailing the distribution of counter...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Indore loses clean-air crown in 2026, winner from Uttar Pradesh takes top spotIndore has dropped to second place in the 2026 Clean Air Survey after scoring 197 out of 200, one point behind Lucknow. The city administra...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
33,000 people died in India between 2020 and 2024 in building collapses, fires and falls into pits and manholes: Govt dataNearly 33,000 people died in India between 2020 and 2024 in incidents involving building collapses, fires, and falls into pits and manholes...
09 Sep, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
Rotten food, rats, cockroaches and even wall paint in biryani: 40 Kolkata restaurants and sweet shops lose licences ahead of festive seasonKolkata food safety drive: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation suspended the food licences of 40 establishments after inspections revealed se...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.26 AM IST