Kunal Shah named WhatsApp global CEO as Meta takes $900 million stake in CredMeta enters the cap table of fintech co-valued at $4.5 billion post-money; Miten Sampat is interim CEO. The funding comprises about $400 mi...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Raja Shivaji OTT release date out: When and where to watch Riteish Deshmukh’s historical dramaRiteish Deshmukh's historical epic, Raja Shivaji, is making its digital debut on Netflix on June 26, bringing the inspiring story of Chhatr...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Meta’s Chris Cox sought Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp advice - then made him leaderMeta Chief Product Officer Chris Cox reached out to Shah directly in the spring, seeking advice on picking the future leader of WhatsApp. C...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
SC halts early release of Bowbazar blast convictThe Supreme Court has halted the Delhi High Court's decision to grant premature release to Md Rashid Khan, a life convict in the 1993 Bowba...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Founder of Positive Psychology Martin Seligman on life lessons: “When we want to move from plus three to plus eight in our lives, the exercise of...” — Learn how the American psychologist’s theories of well-being, learned helplessness, and personal strengths reveal the path to lasting happiness and successQuote of the Day by Martin Seligman: “When we want to move from plus three to plus eight in our lives, the exercise of will is more importa...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp HeadIndia Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry lead...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbookHappy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtec...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsAppIndian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the fo...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
'Kunal was the clear choice': Meta's Chris Cox on WhatsApp leadership changeWhatsApp's long-serving chief, Will Cathcart, is moving to a new product development role at Meta after nearly seven years. Cred founder Ku...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Mumbai's HR College graduate earned just Rs 15 lakh from his first film, worked as ad copywriter before acting. Now, he is India's highest-paid actor, ahead of SRK, Allu Arjun and RajinikanthRanveer Singh has reportedly become India's highest-paid actor, surpassing industry giants like Shah Rukh Khan and Rajinikanth. This remark...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Pakistan court sentences 4 leaders of Imran Khan's party to 10-year jail, former FM Qureshi acquittedA Pakistan court has handed down 10-year sentences to four senior leaders of Imran Khan's party for their involvement in the 2023 riots, th...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
8 books on Shah Rukh Khan’s reading list that reveal the Bollywood superstar’s curious mindBollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is a keen reader. Books provide him with ideas and inspiration. His reading list spans various genres. He has...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Advertisers bet on movie stars to stand out in IPL 2026 seasonCelebrity ads surged 34% during IPL 19, making up 61% of total ad volumes. This happened even as fewer advertisers participated. IPL remain...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Rs 76 lakh from a reel, Rs 25 lakh for dinner: Influencer Orry reveals how he makes moneyInternet personality Orry has revealed the business behind his social media fame, claiming he earned ₹76 lakh from a single Instagram reel ...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Shah Rukh Khan’s Don, Ranveer Singh’s Alauddin Khilji, Saif Ali Khan’s Langda Tyagi: Ankur Warikoo shares 3 life lessons from Bollywood villainsAnkur Warikoo highlighted three powerful life lessons from Bollywood's iconic villains. Shah Rukh Khan's Don teaches the strength of self-b...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Akshay Kumar’s heroine became overnight star after her debut film, rejected Shah Rukh Khan’s movie, left Bollywood within six years. Who is Farheen?Farheen became an overnight sensation with her debut film Jaan Tere Naam. She rejected a role in Shah Rukh Khan's Baazigar. Later, she marr...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan nearly said no to IPL: Lalit Modi reveals the Jaipur story behind KKR’s birthLalit Modi shares how Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan was initially hesitant to buy the Kolkata Knight Riders. Khan, a football fan, doubted ...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST