“My father could not read and write”: How Dolly Parton’s father inspired her global literacy mission that has sent 270 million books to kids across US, UK, CanadaDolly Parton’s lifelong philanthropy was deeply inspired by her father, who could not read or write. Her personal mission evolved into the ...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
AI-generated music barred from Australian charts after Madonna cover controversyIn a significant shift, Australia's music charts will no longer recognize AI-generated tracks. This decision followed an uproar regarding a...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
93-year-old widow Ruth Gottesman gave $1 billion to make medical school free: Why her gift changed Albert Einstein College of Medicine foreverAt 93, widow Ruth Gottesman made a historic $1 billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, creating a scholarship...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Less chips chipping away at AInfra? Nvidia’s server price hike signals rising costsNvidia plans server price increases due to a global chip shortage. This shortage is expected to persist beyond the year 2027. Chipmakers ar...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur airport plan, looks for new site near ChennaiTamil Nadu's Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced the abandonment of the Parandur airport project. This decision prioritizes agricultural ...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
From Thumba to tomorrow: Indian space programme is preparing for its biggest leap yetIndia's space program began with a small rocket range in 1962. It progressed to launching its first satellite and developing indigenous lau...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
AI Circus simplifies the world of AI: Like Amazon to shopping - Uber to car travelWith AI evolving at an unprecedented rate, navigating the available resources can be daunting for everyday users and businesses alike. AI C...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Tech billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to protect a stunning 24,000-acre stretch of California coastline visible from spaceJack and Laura Dangermond have made a monumental donation of $165 million to The Nature Conservancy, ensuring the permanent protection of t...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Apple opens advanced manufacturing center in Houston, plans Mac Mini production this yearApple opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston on Thursday and confirmed that it will begin manufacturing the Mac mini at th...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
MacKenzie Scott faced criticism from Elon Musk and Katie Miller over her $26 billion philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife drew backlash over donations to 'progressive causes'MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropic legacy came under renewed scrutiny after Elon Musk and Katie Miller criticized the billionaire’...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Indian diaspora could be UPI’s ticket to the global payments mapNPCI plans to expand UPI internationally by targeting countries with large Indian diaspora populations, with CEO Dilip Asbe saying it could...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growingDersch is part of a growing community of vintage computer collectors who are preserving the classic machines that helped launch the digital...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Telegram founder warns of new AI-powered threat that can force apps like Instagram removed from Playstore; calls it 'takedown extortion'Telegram founder Pavel Durov has warned app developers of an emerging cyber threat he calls takedown extortion, after Apple briefly removed...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
How India is rewriting the enterprise software playbookIndia's enterprise software sector now competes globally on product quality and innovation. Experienced founders and engineers are actively...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Latest August 2026 OTT releases: Cocktail 2 to Main Vaapas Aaunga to Lenin, new movies and shows to watch on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video, SonyLIV, Zee5 and moreWith returning favourites like Ted Lasso and Dark Matter, theatrical hits such as Cocktail 2, Main Vaapas Aaunga and Lenin, along with new ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.23 AM IST
Zepto defers its IPO; Urban Company slips into the redZepto has decided to pause its IPO amid pricing concerns. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
31 Jul, 2026, 08.21 PM IST