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Ankur Warikoo shares an important life lesson: 'Do Epic Shit' author says he had IIT goal in school, US dream in college, but now 'no destination at all'Finfluencer Ankur Warikoo reflects on his evolving definition of success, moving from academic and professional milestones to business goal...
Rapido's early backers look to sell shares worth Rs 100 croreAngel investors are offloading Rapido shares worth Rs 100 crore as part of a larger $730 million funding round. Swiggy, an early investor, ...
In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...
G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AIG7 leaders are calling a US-Iran deal a historic chance. They also agreed to put more pressure on Russia regarding its Ukraine invasion. Th...
Inside Cursor's journey to a $60 billion deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceXSpaceX has acquired AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion in an all-stock deal, significantly bolstering its AI ambitions. This move p...
Startup investors cash out nearly Rs 18,000 crore after IPO lock-ins endTop global investors like SoftBank and KKR have cashed out nearly Rs 18,000 cr from new-age Indian companies post-listing. This marks a shi...
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Indian VCs turn to US AI startups in search of bigger returnsIndian VC firms are increasingly backing AI startups founded by non-Indians, drawn by the promise of higher returns, writes Swathi Moorthy.
G7 leaders meet in France after US and Iran declare agreement to end warGlobal leaders gather at a French resort for the G7 summit. Discussions will focus on a preliminary deal with Iran, the war in Ukraine, and...
Several Stanford students stage walk-out as Google CEO Sundar Pichai begins speechPro-Palestinian students at Stanford University staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's commencement address. Protesters condemn...
Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran for Iran-US negotiations: Iranian mediaA Qatari delegation is in Tehran to discuss diplomatic progress between Iran and the United States. The visit focuses on a memorandum of un...
Nifty, Sensex to rally more on Monday? Iran peace deal among 5 factors to dictate Dalal Street this weekIndian benchmark indices rebounded sharply on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty rising nearly 2%, driven by hopes of a US-Iran peace deal, ...
How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risksOne investor said that when SpaceX was privately held, he used a connection with a cousin of the billionaire entrepreneur to buy $10 millio...
Quote of the day from Sigmund Freud: 'Many adults are still trying to earn love from parents who only rewarded performance...' How childhood experiences can make people chase constant validation from othersThe quote of the day from Sigmund Freud highlights how many adults continue to seek approval and love based on achievement, a pattern often...
France’s Mistral in funding talks at about €20 billion valuationFrench AI startup Mistral AI is reportedly in talks to raise approximately €3 billion ($3.5 billion) at a valuation of around €20 billion. ...
Kospi jumps over 8% on Iran peace deal hopes; world's best-performing market up 94% YTDSouth Korean stocks surged on Friday, with the KOSPI jumping as much as 8.5%, driven by optimism that Middle East tensions could ease after...
VC contract terms get tougher on founder shares after governance lapsesVenture capital firms are tightening founder contracts, with nearly 76% of Indian startups now allowing the forfeiture of vested shares for...
The conviction in India continues to be very high: Citi's Achintya ManglaIndia is a significant market for Citi, with growth expected in AI, energy, and data-center infrastructure. Foreign investors are currently...
FIFA World Cup marketing spends in India may halve as brands stay awayThe FIFA World Cup has begun in India with minimal marketing buzz. Brands are hesitant due to poor match timings and late broadcast deals. ...
Ex-Mirae Asset India head Ashish Dave launches Rs 700-1,000-crore fundAshish Dave, formerly of Mirae Asset Venture Investments, is launching Sanskrit Capital. The new fund aims for Rs 700-1,000 crore. It will ...