FIFA 2026 is so much more than footballThe 2026 Football World Cup is a significant economic event, contributing billions to global GDP. For India, this translates into measurabl...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
What enterprises are now demanding from AI, and who is actually meeting the markThe AI market has moved past potential. Enterprises are now evaluating products on a single metric: measurable business impact. The ET Most...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Australia imposes record $211 million fine on collapsed broker Union Standard, representativesAustralia's federal court has imposed a record A$300.2 million fine on Union Standard and its representatives. The foreign exchange broker ...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
BIS sets norms to protect indigenous seedsThe Bureau of Indian Standards has introduced a new framework for community seed banks. This standard aims to conserve India's traditional ...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Mongolian proverb of the Day: "Wise men talk about ideas, intellectuals about facts, and the ordinary man..." Powerful life lessons on maturity and wisdomMongolian proverb of the Day: The Mongolian proverb highlights three conversation levels: ideas, facts, and daily routines. It motivates pe...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
If AI agents can act on their own, who is responsible for their actions?Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella believes businesses should begin treating AI agents more like employees, complete with identities, permissions,...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Fueling Demand: Inside India’s ethanol mobility revolution in reverseIndia is launching an ambitious green mobility initiative. The country is establishing E100 fuel stations nationwide before flex-fuel vehic...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
RBI proposes unified framework for banks' risk, compliance and audit functionsThe Reserve Bank of India has released a draft framework for bank control and assurance functions. This aims to simplify rules and boost go...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
‘You’re Indian? How are you so nice?’ Indian woman recalls Thai locals’ reactionsAn Indian content creator's recent trip to Thailand revealed that locals were surprised by her polite behaviour. She observed that some Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
'You are my slave, I own all your time': Bengaluru startup founder lists down 5 toxic workplace behavior normalised in IndiaA Bengaluru startup founder has ignited an online debate by highlighting normalized "toxic shit" in Indian workplaces. She criticized late-...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Aishwarya, Cannes and body shaming: Bracketing showbiz women in stereotypes and other questionsAishwarya Rai Bachchan's recent Cannes appearance ignited a debate on beauty standards. Trolling and body shaming followed her look. Expert...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Indian proverb of the day: ‘You must use a thorn to remove a thorn’ - timeless wisdom on solving problems with practical solutionsIndian wisdom teaches that challenges often require clever solutions. The proverb 'You must use a thorn to remove a thorn' highlights this....
04 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
India makes a quantum leap: India's first quantum-safe algorithm gets certified: Fortytwo Labs earns C-SAFE recognition from DSCIIndia has achieved a significant milestone with the independent evaluation and national recognition of its first domestically built quantum...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
India to use artificial intelligence for machine-readable standards, says Consumer Affairs Secretary KhareIndia's Consumer Affairs Ministry is set to develop advanced, machine-readable standards using AI. This initiative aims to simplify complia...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
39-year-old lawyer earning Rs 2 cr a year says she can’t find a husband. But as she revealed her ideal partner checklist, the internet was left stunnedA matchmaker's viral account details a 39-year-old Singapore-based legal counsel's stringent dating criteria, including age, income, locati...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Psychology says people who feel magnetically engaging in conversation aren't the ones with the most fascinating stories; they are the ones who make you feel like the most interesting person in the roomMastering conversations isn't about witty remarks, but making others feel truly heard. Skilled communicators use follow-up questions, embra...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST