Warren Buffett on how CEOs manipulate earnings – and how to spot itWarren Buffett compared modern corporate accounting to a golfer who turns in a score of 140 in his first round (thanks to fake bogeys), and...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Psychology says people who seem to have success come easily aren’t just lucky, it is their mind’s 'zen mode' and these hidden habits that give them an advantage early in lifePsychology says people who appear naturally successful often benefit from a combination of emotional regulation, self-confidence, supportiv...
31 May, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
In 1859, Robert Chesebrough saw oil workers scraping sticky rod wax from drilling rigs, and it wasn’t just waste: It became VaselineA chemist named Robert Chesebrough discovered petroleum jelly in the 1800s. He saw value in a sticky wax that oil workers discarded. Cheseb...
30 May, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
The rise of India’s frugal flamboyanceIndia's liberalization brought 'frugal flamboyance'. This trend allows people to appear rich without spending excessively. It contrasts wit...
16 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Mar-a-lagoman can say whatever he wants, but Iran is so the epicentre of coolIran's rich history and cultural contributions are highlighted. Ancient Persia boasted advanced civilizations. Iranian language and cinema ...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Giant leap, or a stretch? Musk’s Terafab plan bets big on space energy for AI, but execution risks cloud its promiseElon Musk plans Terafab to meet AI's massive energy needs. This venture involves building chips and generating power in space. Other compan...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Persian proverb of the day: ‘Both the wet and the dry burn together’ – a lesson on shared consequencesOne person's mistake can impact an entire group. This is illustrated by a Persian proverb about wet and dry wood burning together. It shows...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Iconiq, go-to wealth adviser for tech’s elite, is putting billions into AIIconiq is expanding aggressively into venture capital, investing billions in AI startups like Anthropic. Leveraging elite global networks, ...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Bengal's Jafrabad: Where 2025 communal violence will decide this year's poll resultsA Hindu-majority pocket surrounded by Muslim-dominated areas, Jafrabad still bears visible scars of the arson and killings in which Harogob...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
“Woke up to Labubu closer to my bed”: eerie doll incidents spark fear; influencers burn their LabubusLabubu, a toy from Hong Kong, became popular in India. Celebrities like Ananya Panday were seen with it. Soon, people linked it to bad luck...
09 Aug, 2025, 04.40 PM IST
Inside Heathrow’s newly upgraded VIP terminal. All you'll need are a business- or first-class ticket & an additional £3,812London’s Heathrow has renovated its private terminal, The Windsor, into eight luxurious suites available for first- or business-class ticke...
20 Feb, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
'Everyone Else Burns' Season 2: Here’s what we know so farThe CW renewed 'Everyone Else Burns' for season 2, following Channel 4's August renewal of the UK series. Season 1 premieres on The CW on O...
25 Oct, 2023, 02.33 AM IST
Thou doth protest muchSome commentators have quipped that it doesn't make sense for the French to essentially be on stand-by for protest at all times, when they ...
03 Jul, 2023, 10.41 PM IST
Priyanka Chopra feels 'actors are given too much credit' for a movie's successThe actress was in India to launch her haircare brand.
18 Nov, 2022, 11.47 AM IST
Didn't Shane Warne You?We collected in the team room and he started with an obvious line, something like, 'We didn't play very well again this game.'
04 Mar, 2022, 11.42 PM IST
Ecommerce’s last cracker of a discount diwali?It is hard to predict which scenario will play out, but it does look like gathering dry powder to buy “fireworks” next year will be tough.
10 Nov, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Nanoe-G Technology: Saving your Right to BreatheThankfully, indoor pollution is now something you can largely control.
02 Apr, 2014, 05.14 PM IST