In the 1950s, J. Desmond Clark found a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls but died without proving its age; 60 years later, dating revealed the world’s oldest wooden structure at 476,000 yearsIn the 1950s, archaeologist J. Desmond Clark discovered a notched log at Zambia’s Kalambo Falls. He died without ever proving its true age....
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Students get hands-on future-ready AI skills at HCLTech and Economic Times masterclassHCLTech and Economic Times hosted an eight-hour AI Masterclass for engineering students. Around 300 students learned about AI-assisted deve...
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Josh Kushner’s Thrive Fund grows sevenfold to $3.7 billion on AI betsThe letter highlights an investing strategy that Thrive pioneered in the venture capital industry: concentrating on a small subset of compa...
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ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta calls for end to random bilateral scheduling, Test-ODI revampIn light of the growing popularity of T20 leagues, the International Cricket Council seeks to redefine traditional cricket formats. ICC CEO...
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Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pac...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Accel’s $550 million India fund; South Park Commons bets on deeptechHappy Wednesday! Venture capital firm Accel has raised its ninth India fund. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
12 Aug, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s nutritionist says one habit can lower cortisol levels and calm our minds even more than meditation. It requires just 10 minutesCelebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho recently revealed how some of our habits at home are inadvertently making us unhealthy, and no, it has...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Psychology says walking into a room can make you forget why you went there, here's whyThe next time you walk into a room and suddenly forget why you went there, it may be easy to blame your memory. But psychology offers a mor...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
In 2019, workers digging foundations for a Jerusalem visitor centre uncovered a 2,700-year-old luxury estate with a rare private toiletA unique excavation at an ancient estate in Jerusalem revealed a private toilet that reflects the life of the elite. Beneath the stone seat...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Psychology says people who laugh before answering difficult questions may be buying their brain timeLaughter isn't always a reaction to something funny. It can also help regulate social tension and ease uncomfortable moments. When someone ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- Psychology says the questions people ask reveal more than the answers they give
Psychology suggests that conversation involves more than simply exchanging information. The questions people ask can offer clues about thei...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Macros weigh on ecommerce sales; District CEO on growth planHappy Monday! Inflation and pricier inputs may take some shine off this year's ecommerce festive sales. This and more in today’s ETtech Mor...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
AI's future lies in affordable, accessible intelligence, not just smarter modelsThe rapid reduction in costs associated with artificial intelligence will lead to its widespread adoption. This newfound accessibility will...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Sterlite Tech shares gain 4% on Rs 1,760 crore international order winSterlite Technologies shares saw an upswing on Thursday after the company secured a Rs 1,760 crore international order for high-density opt...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
5 factors influencing how Indians choose to pay while travelling internationallyChoosing how to pay abroad can significantly affect the cost of an international trip. From forex markups and exchange rates to card accept...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Qwen 3.8-Max launches with 2.4 trillion parameters. Don't trust the benchmarks just yetAlibaba launched its large AI model Qwen3.8-Max with many parameters. This model supports extensive context windows and multimodal inputs f...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
OpenAI to offer 100,000 researchers free access to its frontier modelsOpenAI is providing free access to its advanced AI models for researchers. This initiative aims to significantly boost scientific discovery...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.56 PM IST