Rajinikanth’s co-star spent 15 years struggling, once earned Rs 200 per day. Today, he has delivered two hits in one yearIn a discussion with The Better India, actor Rishikanth shared his 15-year journey in the entertainment sector, explaining how he persevere...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
NYC Ferry carried 7.4 million passenger trips in FY2025, while the city subsidised each trip by an average of $8.33 across six routes serving all five boroughsNew York City's ferry service has seen significant growth, now serving around 7.4 million passengers. To keep fares affordable amidst incre...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Tata Trusts’ spending jumps 73% to Rs 1,556 crore in Noel Tata’s first full yearTata Trusts reported a 72.5% increase in philanthropic spending to Rs 1,556.31 crore in 2025-26. Major allocations included Rs 457.62 crore...
18 Oct, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Reservation push by states faces judicial testsThe Supreme Court upheld the Madras HC's ruling that religious conversion from Hinduism to another religion does not entitle a person to SC...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
Five hours a week of posting earned more than her 9-to-5: Meet Sundas Khalid of Seattle, she posted career wins on Instagram while at Amazon. In 2024 the side hustle earned $302,000Sundas Khalid spent years building her career in Big Tech, moving from a $77,000 starting salary at Amazon to earning $292,000 a year at Go...
17 Oct, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Orthodontist Jim Woods invested $65,000 in Nvidia in 2000; by 2024, his stake had reached $15 millionIn 2000, Jim Woods was working full-time as an orthodontist. That same year, he placed $65,000 into Nvidia, then a relatively young tech co...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Bail does not make Sandip Ghosh innocent, says Bengal BJP chief on RG Kar caseSamik Bhattacharya stated that Sandip Ghosh's bail does not imply his innocence regarding alleged financial irregularities. He referred to ...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
A Student introduced Mark Hatala to Nvidia before the AI boom. His initial $2,000 investment led to a stake worth over $1 million by 2024A college student introduced Mark Hatala to Nvidia around 2002, prompting an initial investment of about $2,000. More than two decades late...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
New York energy rebate checks are rolling out through December. Yours could be worth $100, $150 or $200New York is mailing millions of energy rebate checks through December 2026, with eligible residents receiving $100, $150 or $200 under the ...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Will flyers get relief? Centre finalises aviation rules as SC examines steep airfaresCentre has received administrative approval for rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, and expects to publish them within two w...
16 Oct, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
India’s IPO league table: How the largest listings openedJio Platforms is set to launch its IPO bidding on October 21, offering 27 crore shares without any offer for sale. The price band is set be...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
ECI finally restores special summary revision of electoral rolls for Gen Z votersElection Commission of India has announced the resumption of the special summary revision of electoral rolls. This decision affects 17 stat...
16 Oct, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Sean Diddy Combs sold his $55 million mansion this year. It has 10 bedrooms, pool, private dock, spa and basketball court and views of the Miami skylineSean Diddy Combs’ reported prison altercation has brought renewed attention to his $55 million Miami mansion, which features 10 bedrooms, 1...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faced backlash over multiple incidents on campus before facing heat over the ‘gang rape’ incident; all you need to knowCornell University President Michael Kotlikoff faces criticism regarding his handling of a 2024 gang rape incident. During a recent faculty...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
In 2024, MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, awarded $640 million to 361 nonprofits, how her open-call programme helped more organisations access major fundingThe initiative was designed to identify organisations doing work in their communities, including those operating in both urban and rural ar...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
Jaishankar says India-China ties moving towards normalcy as border peace improvesIndia and China are moving towards normalcy in their relations following significant improvements in border situations since 2024. External...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Delhi records five road deaths daily in 2026, highest in six yearsDelhi's roads experienced alarming statistics in 2026, with an average of five lives lost daily due to accidents. The first nine months rec...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.04 AM IST