From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessNations worldwide are enacting strict rules for social media access by children. Australia has banned platforms for those under 16. Britain...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Dead insect in biriyani: Court orders restaurant to provide 10 free biriyanis and Rs 10,000 compensationA Puducherry restaurant was held liable for serving contaminated food after a dead insect was discovered in a biriyani plate. The consumer ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Big tech firms must stop young people circulating nude images, says UK PM StarmerUnder the new plans, companies like Apple and Google should build or activate technical solutions on smartphones and tablets to detect and...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Sooryavanshi’s catch! Brands set tight field as endorsement race heats up after IPL breakoutThe spotlight shines brightly on young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is rapidly becoming a sought-after name in the sports world. Cor...
02 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Peak XV rejigs Surge; Digital lenders power through slowdownHappy Monday! Peak XV Partners is rebooting Surge after executive exits and a broader strategy reset. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
From clinics to clicks: Internet emerges as ‘second doctor’ for confused patientsPatients in Delhi-NCR are confused after doctor visits. Many do not understand their health conditions or treatment plans. Nearly eight out...
30 May, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Social media companies pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit over social media harms, records showMeta settled the case brought by Breathitt County School District on May 21, a few weeks before a planned June trial, following earlier set...
30 May, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
'No car, couch or TV': 24-year-old Meta employee earning $306,500 rejects luxurious lifestyle, reveals strategy to build wealth while pursuing travelling, hobbiesA 24-year-old software engineer at Meta, Raymond Zeng, earns a staggering $306,500 annually but lives a minimalist life,. He does not own a...
29 May, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Laptops, tablets, learning apps in schools across U.S. facing backlashes. Here's whyIn Los Angeles, concerned parents last year formed a group, Schools Beyond Screens, and pressured the district by speaking out at school bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
US Supreme Court declined to hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuitThe US Supreme Court has refused to hear Meta's appeal. This allows a lawsuit against Meta's Instagram to proceed. Vermont's attorney gener...
26 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Kyle Busch's cause of death explained: What is sepsis and how can pneumonia turn deadly? Symptoms you should never ignoreWhat is sepsis?: NASCAR champion Kyle Busch's sudden death from severe pneumonia progressing to sepsis has sparked widespread concern. The ...
24 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Long-term Investing: Ecosystem with an edge called India; 12 large- mid- and small-cap stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Tactical investing should not be confused with long-term investing. In a world where geopolitical risk, commodity shocks, and uncertainty a...
23 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school districtSocial media giants, including Meta, TikTok, Snap, and Google's YouTube, have settled the first of many lawsuits filed by school districts....
22 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
‘I don’t worry about a robot takeover’: Oxford AI expert Michael Wooldridge on Big Tech's real threats, and surprising winsAI expert Michael Wooldridge argues that the public's fears of robot takeovers are misplaced. Instead, he highlights how powerful tech comp...
21 May, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth storySpaceX's AI chatbot Grok faces significant challenges gaining traction within the U.S. government. Federal agencies show a strong preferenc...
21 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
US firms commit over USD 60 bn investment in last 6 months: Piyush GoyalAmerican investments in India have surpassed sixty billion dollars, highlighted by ambitious data centre undertakings from Amazon and Googl...
21 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Amid ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ buzz, here’s how a cockroach found in a DU hostel created a messDelhi University South Campus hostel students protested after a cockroach was found in breakfast chutney. This comes as the newly launched ...
21 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST