The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Cristiano Ronaldo wants Portugal focused on good start before talking about title hopesCristiano Ronaldo stresses Portugal's focus on a strong World Cup start. The team aims for good results in early matches to secure the grou...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Six new K-dramas to watch this week on OTT starring Lee Jae Wook, Jin Ki Joo, Lim Ji Yeon: Doctor on the Edge to Teach You a Lesson to My Royal NemesisThis week's K-drama releases have a diverse range of genres, from medical romance and fantasy to thrillers and military comedies. New title...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
David Wadhwani, Anil Chakravarthy or...? Adobe Looks within & outside for CEO in AI eraAs part of the search, Microsoft Executive VP Charles Lamanna held discussions with Adobe about the role, but ultimately opted against cont...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
In 1907, a chemist was chasing a shellac substitute when a hard resin changed the age of plasticIn an unassuming quest for new industrial materials, Leo Baekeland ignited a transformative shift. His pursuit of a shellac alternative led...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Unilever opens AI-powered fragrance R&D centre at IIT Bombay under €100 million planUnilever is launching a new fragrance research center at IIT Bombay. This is part of a major global investment using artificial intelligenc...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Word of the Day: CacozeliaWord of the Day: Using overly complicated vocabulary simply to impress others can itself become a form of cacozelia. The real distinction c...
31 May, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Top-level rejig hits mid-cap ITs; Fintechs wary of RBI wallet rulesHappy Thursday! Mid-sized IT firms are realigning leadership teams as AI-driven changes force a rethink. This and more in today's ETtech Mo...
21 May, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
In the 1950s, one stubborn chemical spill at a 3M lab sparked the idea behind ScotchgardAn accidental lab spill in the 1950s led to the creation of Scotchgard, a revolutionary stain-repellent fabric protector. Developed by 3M a...
20 May, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Keanu Reeves joins ‘Hidari’: Hollywood star to voice lead in Japanese stop-motion samurai epicKeanu Reeves will voice the lead in Hidari, a new stop-motion samurai film. This project began as a popular short film. The story follows J...
18 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soonQuote of the Day: Sir David Attenborough, a renowned naturalist, turns 100. His impactful quote highlights our deep connection to nature. H...
17 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Volkswagen labour leaders stand by 'red line' on plant closuresIn a firm stand against potential factory closures in Germany, Volkswagen's labor representatives have voiced their commitment to preservin...
15 May, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
100 years of David Attenborough, a century of Earth’s greatest storytellerSir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, after a remarkable career documenting nature and advocating for enviro...
08 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
UpGrad-Unacademy deal closes; India’s largest private satellite lifts offHappy Monday! Upgrad is set to acquire Unacademy at a 90% markdown of its peak valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
04 May, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Asset allocation: Buy smallcap banks, avoid largecap IT, bet on power, consumption: Rakesh VyasRakesh Vyas of Quest Investment Managers sees market volatility as a buying chance. He favors smallcap stocks benefiting from government st...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST