50 Cent took Vitaminwater equity rather than just an endorsement check; when Coca-Cola bought Glacéau for $4.1 billion in 2007, Forbes says he made $100 millionIn a bold move, 50 Cent opted for equity over cash when he partnered with the relatively obscure beverage company, Glacéau. After a success...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 2022, Kevin Hart merged two businesses into HARTBEAT; a $100 million minority investment valued the new media company at about $650 millionKevin Hart's media company Hartbeat illustrates the challenges faced by celebrity-backed ventures in sustaining growth. While initial succe...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Akhilesh Pathak assumes charge as Director (Projects) POWERGRIDAkhilesh Pathak has taken charge as Director (Projects) of Power Grid Corporation of India. He graduated in electrical and electronics engi...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Billionaire Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. Becomes largest individual donor in the history of US education: here's what his record gift will createRenowned billionaire investor Ken Griffin has pledged a staggering $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. This historic donation will es...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
In 1969, Dick Fuld joined Lehman Brothers and amassed 10.8 million shares. 39 years later, its bankruptcy turned a stake once worth over $900 million into almost nothingBy early 2007, Dick Fuld held 10.8 million shares of Lehman Brothers. With the stock trading above $85, his personal equity stake crossed $...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Indian executives are gaining clout in US corporate boardroomsThe landscape of S&P 500 boards has seen a noteworthy shift, with Indian men now occupying a record 16 seats. This development reflects the...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Jonathan Taylor Thomas detained: How much is the ‘Home Improvement’ actor worth and what we know about his very private personal lifeJonathan Taylor Thomas, famous for his childhood role on Home Improvement, recently found himself in trouble with law enforcement in Califo...
25 Sep, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutinyGyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Ex...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Today’s Word of the Day: ‘Moot’ meaning and the difference between a moot point and moot questionWord of the day: The word "moot" has two commonly used meanings: an issue that is open to debate and a matter that is no longer practically...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Tech elite's new school aims to replace universityThe most powerful venture capital firm in Silicon Valley is starting a two-year private school for young people intended to replace college...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Rs 49 LPA job at Big Four, father has diamond business in Gujarat: Redditor claims F-1 visa denied despite Harvard MBA admission, paid Rs 5 lakh for appointment to the agentA Reddit user claims she paid five lakh rupees to an agent for a visa appointment. She was denied a US F-1 student visa despite Harvard MBA...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Perpetual student, valued by degreesA New Zealander's remarkable academic journey presents India with a fresh perspective on success. This model of lifelong learning could shi...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Woman warns against sharing exact salary with everyone. Experts reveal pay conversations can help, but context mattersA woman’s warning against sharing exact salary figures has sparked debate over financial privacy, workplace comparisons and pay transparenc...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Jamie Dimon’s Life Advice: ““I made a lot of mistakes. I don’t want to echo the secret sauce. Admit your flaws quick...” — JPMorgan Chase CEO's masterclass in grit, humility, learning from failure and knowing when to change courseToday's life advice by Jamie Dimon, “I made a lot of mistakes... admit your flaws quick”, sets the tone for a candid view of success, failu...
21 Sep, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Top Business Schools 2026-27: Stanford stays on top, but IIM Bangalore makes a big move in Bloomberg MBA rankingsStanford Graduate School of Business has topped Bloomberg Businessweek’s US business school ranking for an eighth straight year, ahead of W...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
In 2013, Beyoncé released an entire album without warning; three days later, it had sold more than 828,000 copies and rewritten the surprise-drop rulebookIn 2013, Beyoncé released an entire album without warning; three days later, it had sold more than 828,000 copies and changed how artists r...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Harvard, Stanford, Yale under scanner: Trump expands fight against elite colleges with focus on 'the diversity problem'The Trump administration is widening its campaign against US universities, shifting from antisemitism investigations towards diversity prog...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.18 PM IST