Psychology says people who love to eat something sweet after every meal may be responding to a learned rewardFor some people, dessert is more than the final part of a meal. It can become a familiar signal that the day’s demands are winding down and...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Bengaluru entrepreneur shares 5 books that changed how she thinks about work, life and relationshipsBengaluru entrepreneur Nirupa Shankar presents a curated list of 5 transformative books aimed at enhancing both personal and professional g...
17 Sep, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
US military port project in Palau revives WWII memories, stokes fearsPalau plans a significant US military port expansion next year. This project aims to berth US Navy ships and deepen the harbor. Locals worr...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
This country is literally paying people to read, one page at a time, to fight the brain rot epidemicSingapore launched a novel campaign to encourage citizens to read more. This initiative offers small cash payments for logging reading minu...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Rs 80,000 crore digital ad pie: Karan Taurani spots a hidden profit lever in new-age stocksIndia’s new-age internet companies may be sitting on a profit engine that investors are still not fully pricing in: advertising.
15 Sep, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
NBA legend Bill Walton redesigned his San Diego home’s roofs for solar and installed tanks holding 32,000 gallons of rainwater; his family worked on the garden for 45 yearsBasketball icon Bill Walton has long embodied the principles of sustainable living. Together with his wife Lori, he nurtured an impressive ...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Uploaded your photos for 1980s AI photo trend? Here's what happens to images sent to ChatGPT, GeminiAs millions join the viral 1980s AI photo trend by uploading selfies to ChatGPT and Gemini, a cybersecurity expert cited by Wired explains ...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
India’s new middle class money problem: Rs 50 lakh net worth by age 30, but he still feels poor. Financial skill issue or mindset problem?A 30-year-old married man and his wife have built a combined net worth of Rs 50 lakh and earn around Rs 2.2 lakh a month, yet he says he st...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk| From floor trading to AI algos: Why India’s retail traders are entering the automation era, says Shruti JainAI-powered algorithmic trading is becoming increasingly accessible to Indian retail investors, driven by Sebi’s regulatory framework, tradi...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Manager keeps booking 4:45 PM Friday meetings despite team logging off at 5, employee calls it a ‘Friday ambush’ and asks if it’s a power moveA Reddit workplace debate is growing around a manager who keeps scheduling “quick sync” meetings at 4:45 PM every Friday, with one meeting ...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says driving licence, vehicle RC may be suspended for repeated traffic violations under negative points systemUnion minister Nitin Gadkari has said his ministry is working on a negative points system for driving licences and vehicle registration cer...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026: Habuild leans on repeat users to expand beyond yoga into strength training, nutritionHabuild, winner of the Bootstrap Champ title at the ET Startup Awards 2026, has built a profitable digital wellness business driven largely...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
India is consumer giant Unilever's blueprint for emerging-market growth: CEOUnilever views India as its emerging market growth blueprint, anticipating significant expansion. The company is allocating substantial acq...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
PhonePe's Sameer Nigam unveils vision for next decade of financial inclusion at GFF 2026PhonePe has shared its ambitious ten-year strategy aimed at transforming India's digital landscape and promoting financial inclusion. By el...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feedsOpen TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or other platforms and you'll see a scrolling feed or recommendations bar showing content targete...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Changing user habits to drive HUL's next growth cycle: MD Priya NairHindustan Unilever is banking on the evolution of household habits for sustainable growth. The advances in LPG adoption and a greater reach...
07 Sep, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
2 years, Rs 6 lakh and a failed test: Indian man living in Norway reveals why getting a driving licence is so tough. ‘They were not testing whether I could drive a car.’In stark contrast to India's more relaxed approach, Norway's driving license acquisition process is rigorous and comprehensive. One Indian ...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST