Harvard MBA but no job: How this Indian techie eventually landed at Google with visa clock ticking downAn Indian graduate from Harvard Business School, Abhijay Vuyyuru, shares his difficult job search. He graduated without an offer and faced ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Psychology suggests people who ask follow-up questions when something sparks their interest aren’t just being intense; they may be using curiosity in a way that helps new information stickInquisitiveness in the office often reflects a thirst for knowledge. Recent studies suggest that this eagerness to ask questions enhances b...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.25 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
Psychology suggests adults who never post on social media aren’t out of touch: They may be protecting a version of themselves that does not need an audienceMany people avoid social media posts not due to detachment, but to protect their identity. Public sharing can feel like a performance, lead...
28 May, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
India produces talent, but does it build it?India has world-class talent in engineering, management and entrepreneurship, but Indian companies still often treat people as easily repla...
25 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Repetition does not transform...' Life lessons on human nature, speech and assertion by only US president, who was elected to the office four timesQuote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt highlights the danger of repeating false information and accepting it as reality. The quote expla...
25 May, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
From Meta to SpaceX: how dual-class shares keep founders in controlWhile such structures are hardly unusual in corporate America, particularly among founder-led companies, few issues are so fiercely critici...
22 May, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Shaquille O'Neal already has $500 million, but is going back to college for a fourth degree at the age of 53. What can Gen Z learn from him?NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, now 54, earned his fourth college degree from LSU, urging Gen Z graduates to embrace lifelong learning in an A...
21 May, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
In 1957, two inventors trying to make textured wallpaper accidentally created Bubble Wrap insteadBubble Wrap's journey began as a failed wallpaper concept in the 1950s. Inventors Alfred W. Fielding and Marc Chavannes discovered the air-...
20 May, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
In 1908, Jacques Brandenberger was trying to save a tablecloth when he created something much biggerIn the innovative spirit of the early 20th century, Swiss inventor Jacques Brandenberger stumbled upon cellophane in 1908. This remarkable ...
19 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
America’s business schools are dangling discounts to win back students as AI panic sets inAmerican business schools are slashing tuition fees and offering scholarships. This move comes as professionals reconsider the value of tra...
18 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Nirmal Narvekar, Harvard’s $57 billion Indian-American money manager, bows outNirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier behind Harvard University's massive endowment, is set to retire in 2027. His tenure saw a si...
17 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Why do some high performers still end up earning less than their peers?In the workplace, it's common to think that diligence directly translates to a fatter paycheck. Yet, the reality is more complex; some top ...
16 May, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Sunil Bharti Mittal announces succession plan: Meet the GenNextAirtel founder Sunil Bharti Mittal is preparing for a leadership change over the next ten years. His three children, Kavin, Shravin, and Ei...
14 May, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Bharti Airtel approves re-appointment of Sunil Bharti Mittal as Chairman, Nisaba Godrej as Independent DirectorBharti Airtel's board has approved Sunil Bharti Mittal's return as Chairman for five more years starting October 2026. Nisaba Godrej will a...
13 May, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
In 1994, Pierre Omidyar built a simple auction website during a holiday weekend, and ended up creating eBayIn 1995, Pierre Omidyar launched AuctionWeb, a primitive auction site, revolutionizing online commerce. This platform, later known as eBay,...
09 May, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
In 1984, Michael Dell Started Fixing PCs From a Dorm Room: That Simple Setup Quietly Built a Billion-Dollar Computer Company, DellMichael Dell revolutionized the computer industry by selling custom-made PCs directly to consumers, bypassing retailers. This direct sales ...
04 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST