Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Family bankruptcy meant Kunal Shah could not afford BTech, studied philosophy and did data entry operator jobs. Cred founder is WhatsApp's new global bossKunal Shah’s journey to becoming Meta’s new global head of WhatsApp is far from the typical startup success story. After his family went ba...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
This weird 1925 helmet promised total focus by blocking noise and pumping oxygenNearly a century before smartphones and social media, a strange invention called the Isolator Helmet tried to protect the world's most valu...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
AI to manage AI? Claude creator says prompt engineering is ending too, just like software engineering. Reveals what's nextThe AI landscape is shifting as experts predict the decline of prompt engineering. Instead, "loop engineering" is emerging, where AI agents...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Markets on edge as US-Iran ceasefire deal leaves investors rattled by uncertainty: Seth R. FreemanDespite a US-Iran ceasefire framework, markets remain volatile due to unresolved issues like Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormu...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Missed JEE Advanced by 2 marks, now ISRO scientist: Meerut youth who studied on YouTube without costly coaching will help power India’s space programmeMissing JEE Advanced by a mere two marks didn't deter Meerut's Sanket Kumar. He self-studied, aced the exam the following year, and joined ...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
In 1916, a metallurgist accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal; it led to a crystal-growing technique that powers the modern semiconductor industryIn 1916, a Polish metallurgist inadvertently dipped his pen into molten metal, leading to a groundbreaking revelation. This serendipitous m...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
This new building method can deliver a full house in just 5 days, no bricks requiredA Home Built in Just Five Days? It sounds like something from the future, but it's already happening. Recycled plastic is being turned into...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
In 1973, Motorola's Martin Cooper called his AT&T rival from a Manhattan sidewalk on a 2.5-pound brick; 50 years later, that phone lives in 7 billion pocketsIn 1973, the world witnessed a groundbreaking moment when Martin Cooper made the very first call on a handheld cellular phone. This pivotal...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Sports remains biggest audience aggregator in an era of infinite content: JioStar's Ishan ChatterjeeLive sports remains a powerful audience magnet, reaching over a billion viewers during the IPL. JioStar is using this scale to expand acros...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Katherine Johnson: 'Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men' celebrates women empowerment, talks about uplift of fairer sexKatherine Johnson’s quote of the day is a powerful statement about equality, talent, and creativity. It reminds us that ability is not dete...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.47 AM IST
Why the world is betting on China again, and what India must do about itChina's business environment prioritizes market share with strong government backing. The nation has shifted to high-quality, high-speed pr...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
In 1983, engineers squeezed a wireless conversation through a commercial cell network, and mobile phones started becoming realMobile communication transitioned from an engineering dream to public reality in 1983. The first US commercial cellular network began opera...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
AI startup CEO gifted almost Rs 1 crore mattresses to all employees, the reason will surprise youAn AI startup CEO is prioritizing employee well-being over traditional perks, gifting each worker a $3,000 sleep-enhancing mattress cover. ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Several Stanford students stage walk-out as Google CEO Sundar Pichai begins speechPro-Palestinian students at Stanford University staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's commencement address. Protesters condemn...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
He was hit by a tram before seeing it finished. 100 years later, Gaudí's vision is real; here's the story of Barcelona's iconic Sagrada FamíliaAntoni Gaudí's Sagrada Família now stands as the world's tallest church. Inspired by ancient arches, modern techniques have perfected its s...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST