Delivery Hero lifts 2026 outlook on strong growth amid Uber takeover bidIts gross merchandise value, total value of all goods sold through the marketplace, is now expected to grow 9% to 11% this year, compared ...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
“My father could not read and write”: How Dolly Parton’s father inspired her global literacy mission that has sent 270 million books to kids across US, UK, CanadaDolly Parton’s lifelong philanthropy was deeply inspired by her father, who could not read or write. Her personal mission evolved into the ...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
93-year-old widow Ruth Gottesman gave $1 billion to make medical school free: Why her gift changed Albert Einstein College of Medicine foreverAt 93, widow Ruth Gottesman made a historic $1 billion donation to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, creating a scholarship...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Michael Dell started his billion-dollar journey in a UT Austin dorm room in 1984; now he and Susan are giving $750 million to build an AI medical campusUS billionaire Michael Dell started his company from a UT Austin dorm room in 1984. Now, more than four decades later, Dell and his wife Su...
25 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Tech layoffs 2026: More than 175,000 workers laid off as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Uber, LinkedIn as dozens of companies cut jobs amid AI boomTech layoffs are accelerating in 2026 as big companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, Linkedin, TikTok, Visa and dozens of...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
AI Circus simplifies the world of AI: Like Amazon to shopping - Uber to car travelWith AI evolving at an unprecedented rate, navigating the available resources can be daunting for everyday users and businesses alike. AI C...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Uber, Rapido held talks to combine India ops; deal collapsed over control: sourcesUber and Rapido discussed merging their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. Talks collapsed after disagreements over the...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Behind the Uber-Rapido merger talks; Honasa’s strong Q1 reportHappy Friday! Uber and Rapido explored combining their India ride-hailing operations in May, sources told us. This and more in today’s ETte...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Bill Ackman adds Netflix, Visa & Mastercard in biggest portfolio shake-up in yearsInvestor Bill Ackman has disclosed significant portfolio changes, adding Netflix and other companies. His funds acquired stakes in Alcon, I...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Lenskart Q1 profit jumps; Tata stocks tumbleLenskart posted a strong first quarter, with profit nearly quadrupling. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Uber takes bike taxis to 100 more cities in India as Rapido rivalry intensifiesThe expansion, spread across 18 states and one Union territory, will initially be driven by Uber Bike, the company’s two-wheeler offering. ...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Logistics platform Porter logs Rs 229 crore in profit for FY26 as revenue risesPorter’s operating revenue rose 54% to Rs 6,649 crore in FY26, marking its fifth consecutive year of over 50% growth. Net profit nearly qua...
12 Aug, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of work, ambition and the making of modern India2026 Independence Day of India: The country's job market transformed from government security to private paychecks and now relies on acquir...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data showsThe data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and financial companies incl...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
EIH posts revenue from operations of Rs 657 crore for Q1FY27, PAT at Rs 120 croreEIH Limited has announced impressive revenue and net profit growth for the first quarter, showcasing its robust business performance. The e...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Shiprocket trims IPO size; Google's AI leadership shake-upShiprocket is set to launch its IPO after lowering its issue size. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
06 Aug, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
Former Uber executive Gautam Gupta joins Travis Kalanick's robotic startup Atoms as CFOGautam Gupta has joined Travis Kalanick's autonomous technology startup Atoms as chief financial officer. Gupta's association with Kalanick...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST