In 1992, Tyler Perry spent his $12,000 savings on a failed play and slept in his car; by 2020, the Madea creator had earned $1.4 billion and owned a 330-acre studioTyler Perry's journey is marked by both struggle and triumph. After facing bankruptcy due to a failed play, he experienced months of homele...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
As private wallets begin to open, India's big future bet takes offIndia’s Rs 1 lakh crore RDI programme is beginning to unlock venture capital flows into deeptech, marking a shift in the country’s attempt ...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Festive fever checks in early: Hotel bookings, room rates rise as Indians plan longer getawaysHotels are experiencing a strong festive season with increased bookings and revenue. Travelers are prioritizing family experiences and loca...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
South Bend recovered 15,000 tons of concrete and bricks plus metal and wood from the former Studebaker Plant 8; the materials were reused on site or sold, instead of being buriedThe deconstruction of an aged Studebaker factory in South Bend was performed meticulously to reclaim materials for future use. Through this...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
US stocks today: Dow Jones soars 600 pts, Nasdaq 1% as oil prices fall amid high August inflationUS stocks rose sharply on Friday after August inflation data showed consumer prices increased 0.4%. The Dow gained 1.23%, S&P 500 1.05% and...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
India's forex reserves surge $44.9 billion to record $785.7 billion, fourth largest globallyIndia's foreign-exchange reserves surged to a record $785.706 billion. This surge was driven by a dedicated dollar-mobilisation programme a...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
Suez Canal revival gathers pace as Hormuz crisis reroutes shipsThe Suez Canal experienced a striking 42% increase in revenue during July, attributed to the rerouting of maritime traffic caused by the cl...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
India's economy shatters a 35-year barrier to enter A-rated clubIndian Economy: Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCRA) has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating from BBB+ to A-, restoring an A rating for I...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Playing the long game and winning big: Tim Cook and Lionel Messi step down after successful careersTim Cook and Lionel Messi achieved remarkable success after succeeding iconic figures. Cook transformed Apple into a technology and service...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Turkey’s cheap travel reputation is being undone by high costsTurkey's tourism sector is experiencing significant price increases for visitors. This makes the country less affordable compared to previo...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Winners of the ET Startup Awards 2026; Groww vs ZerodhaGroww won the top prize at the 12th edition of the Economic Times Startup Awards. The list of other winners, and more, in today’s ETtech To...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame, a costly stalemateThe Iran war has reached a costly stalemate after six months of conflict. The Iranian government faces economic siege but believes it has t...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Canada is not just challenging the US on trade – it wants its immigrants tooCanada is fighting Donald Trump on two fronts: retaliating against US tariffs while courting skilled workers affected by his immigration cr...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Before the first server hums: India needs an impact test for the AI ageBefore advancing with AI infrastructure in India, it is crucial to conduct thorough impact assessments. Large data centres have high demand...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Welspun RE biz race: Macquarie, RP Sanjiv Goenka in last lapWNEL has a relatively small operating renewable energy portfolio, with about 45 MW of operational capacity. Its largest project under const...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Assam Cabinet clears 8 new co-districts, youth welfare department, new labour rulesAssam Cabinet meeting has approved operationalization of 8 new Co-Districts with its head quarter at a central location, to be identified b...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST