Madras HC says converts to Islam cannot claim backward class Muslim statusThe Madras High Court has declared unconstitutional a Tamil Nadu government order that allowed converts to Islam to claim backward class st...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
ETtech Deals Digest: Cred’s mega round lifts startup funding to $1.09 billion this week, up 290% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $1.09 billion in funding across 14 deals, with fintech giant Cred leading the charge with a massive $...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Russian hawks urge Putin to escalate war, drop US talks as Ukraine strikes deepAmidst escalating Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian hardliners are pressuring President Putin to abandon diplomacy and intensify the conflic...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
One of the world’s oldest stories just got an AI makeover, with the voice of an Oscar-winning actorHomer's epic 'Odyssey' has been reimagined as a 13-hour audiobook, narrated by an AI-generated voice clone of Oscar-winning actor Michael C...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.23 AM IST
UK overtakes India in global unicorn rankings as AI-driven valuations surge: HurunIndia has dropped to fourth place globally in unicorn rankings, with the UK now holding third position. While the US and China lead, India'...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
India's tech funding rises 12% to $7.2 billion in H1 2026: ReportIndia's tech startups secured $7.2 billion in the first half of 2026, a 12% rise despite fewer funding rounds. Investors are concentrating ...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Quote of the day from Ratatouille: ‘If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead’ - Movie lesson on letting go of the past and embracing new opportunitiesDwelling on past regrets can blind us to future opportunities. This timeless quote of the day, highlighted by a poignant scene in Disney-Pi...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Vishal Bhardwaj, Deepa Bhatia, others join Jacob Elordi and Jenna Ortega on Oscars 2027 voting invite list. Date, time and where to watch on OTT in IndiaIndian cinema shines globally as acclaimed professionals like Vishal Bhardwaj and Deepa Bhatia receive invitations to join the prestigious ...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Bollywood bets on South heroines amid fading 'bankable' hindi starsIn a notable trend, Bollywood producers are seeking established South Indian actresses to bridge the gap in reliable female leads. Casting ...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
In 1860, a French inventor recorded the human voice on paper 17 years before Edison’s phonograph — but nobody could hear it for almost 150 years until 2008A French inventor, Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville, made the world's first sound recording in 1860, a rendition of "Au clair de la lune."...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Kunal Shah’s WhatsApp win; India bourses insulated from AI boomIn bagging the top job at WhatsApp, Cred’s Kunal Shah has done what no Indian entrepreneur could do. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
23 Jun, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
Best quote of the day by David Schwimmer: 'Knowing yourself and expressing it is hip. I think knowing yourself is...' - NBC sitcom Friends' actor playing Ross Geller teaches inspiring life lessons on self-discovery, identity and personal growthBest quote of the day by David Schwimmer: Actor David Schwimmer emphasizes that true fulfillment stems from self-awareness and authentic ex...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
A new bunch of AI spin-offs ripe for the pickingIndian tech unicorns are transforming their internal AI tools into independent businesses, mirroring successes like Amazon Web Services and...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Real estate platform Square Yards achieves unicorn status after securing 900 cr in fundingReal estate platform Square Yards has secured Rs 900 crore in a funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billi...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM 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
Woody and Buzz are back: Toy Story 5 becomes the highest-opening film in the franchise's historyPixar's Toy Story 5 has shattered box office records, raking in over USD 300 million globally on its opening weekend. This marks the bigges...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Quote of the day by Brad Pitt: 'It is a funny thing about coming home. Everything looks the same, feels the same, smells the same. You realize what has changed is you' - a timeless lesson on personal growth, self-discovery and transformationBrad Pitt's enduring career is marked by roles exploring identity and change. The poignant quote of the day from 'The Curious Case of Benja...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST