Harsh Goenka is inspired by Tamil Nadu teen who turned a street-side problem into an invention praised by PM Modi, Joe Biden and Prince WilliamsA young inventor from Tamil Nadu, Vinisha Umashankar, developed a solar-powered ironing cart to replace polluting charcoal irons. Her innov...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
'Sleep scores, step counts': Viral video questions the race to optimise every moment of life with the message, 'We’ve stopped being human beings, we’re turning into dashboards'Comedian Danish Sait's viral video sparks debate on modern life's obsession with tracking and measuring everything. From sleep scores to re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
He once scored 51 marks in Maths, now owns a space company worth $1.1 billion. Meet 35-year-old rocket man who gave up ISRO jobPawan Kumar Chandana, once a struggling student, now leads Skyroot Aerospace. This company achieved India's first private rocket launch. Ch...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Salary doesn't decide happiness: Many see income and achievements as measure of success, but one study says the respect from people around you matters more than your place on the economic ladderA new study suggests happiness may depend less on income and job titles and more on the respect, acceptance and value people receive from t...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | 'India's AI index beat Mag-7 plus Nvidia': Hiren Ved says stop mourning FII exits and start investing smarterIndia is in an 'Opportunity Kaal', not an AI drought, and that companies using AI aggressively will leave rivals behind within five years, ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Techie quits high-paying 'boring' Meta job to sell noodles for a living. He has a message for everyone: 'If this does not work out...'A former Meta software engineer has left his high-paying job to become a Hokkien Mee hawker. He found software engineering boring and sough...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
IIM-grad quit Rs 60 LPA job, still feels 'empty' and trapped: His honest confession about escaping the rat race sparks debateA former IIM graduate earning Rs 60 LPA resigned from his corporate job seeking freedom. Initially liberated, he now faces an emotional voi...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
'Happier now': Woman quits 9-year IT manager job to become rickshaw driver, says she found more peace earning Rs 60,000 a monthAn entrepreneur's viral Instagram post has drawn attention to a woman who reportedly left her job as an IT manager after nine years to beco...
30 May, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Why foreign investors are exiting Nifty giants to hunt in India's small and midcap marketForeign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India's top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies...
25 May, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Want safer returns than FDs? How retail investors can earn 7.5-9% via bonds without taking riskAmidst interest rate volatility and global uncertainty, fixed-income investors are exploring safer alternatives to bank deposits. Experts s...
22 May, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
To give, first get to know: Why India’s everyday generosity matters more than everIndia witnesses widespread everyday giving, with households contributing billions annually. While generosity is abundant, most gifts are ad...
21 May, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Is this why retirees still struggle despite a new Social Security COLA forecast? Two ways to earn 4% on your money before the COLA arrivesA projected 3.9% Social Security COLA adjustment is making headlines — but millions of retirees don't need to wait until October to protect...
20 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...
20 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...
18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Retiring with a large EPF corpus? Here’s how to allocate money across fixed income and mutual fundsRetirees with large EPF corpus need to balance safety with growth. Financial planners advise focusing on stable, tax-efficient income gener...
13 May, 2026, 11.27 AM IST