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PE firms, mid-market companies drive India’s new GCC waveIndia's Global Capability Centre (GCC) landscape is shifting, with private equity-backed and mid-market firms now driving significant expan...
Your brain may activate a powerful muscle-building, fat-burning switch while you are in deep sleep. New research stuns scientistsNew research has revealed that deep sleep isn't just for rest; it actively regulates growth hormone, crucial for muscle repair, bone streng...
'There's no soul': Tony Leung weighs in on AI in filmmakingHong Kong superstar Tony Leung Chiu-wai expresses concerns about AI's impact on cinema, calling it a "double-edged sword" that could lead t...
In 1888, a photography manufacturer kept looking for an easier way to handle glass plates; it unexpectedly led to roll film and changed how the world took picturesGeorge Eastman fundamentally changed photography by introducing a series of accessible innovations rather than a single invention. He trans...
US Stock Market: Accenture’s AI transformation faces investor skepticism as stock plunges; CEO Julie Sweet remains confidentAccenture's shares plunged nearly 20% after its fiscal third-quarter results revealed weaker-than-expected bookings and a softer outlook. C...
In 1981, when ISRO carried its APPLE on bullock cart for just Rs 150, the world laughed; Today, the same story is hailed as a masterstroke of innovationIndia's space journey began with innovation. In 1981, the APPLE satellite mission highlighted ISRO's resourcefulness. Engineers used a bull...
Ebola cases increase almost 40% in week as death toll passes 200An Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed over 200 lives. This is the worst outbreak at this stage, with thousands of potential con...
In 1912, Cadillac fitted 12,000 cars with Charles Kettering's electric self-starter; the hand-crank era ended, and ordinary drivers could finally start a car safelyIn the early days of the automobile, drivers faced a daunting ritual every time they wanted to hit the road. Cranking the engine by hand wa...
ET AI Hackathon 2.0: How Octave is connecting AI talent with real-world innovationAs India's AI ecosystem evolves, the focus is shifting from experimentation to impact. Through its partnership with the ET AI Hackathon 2.0...
PE firms join GCC boom, push portfolio companies to set up captive centresPrivate equity-backed firms are increasingly establishing Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, moving beyond cost savings to build AI...
Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: 'Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you...' Life lessons on success, hard work, human nature, determination, consistency, chance and innovation by Academy Award winning American actor known for playing lead role in The Equalizer film seriesQuote of the Day by Denzel Washington highlights the importance of taking risks, learning from failure, and continuing to move forward. The...
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...
In 1983, engineers squeezed a wireless conversation through a commercial cell network, and mobile phones started becoming realMobile communication transitioned from an engineering dream to public reality in 1983. The first US commercial cellular network began opera...
Psychology says adults who look up restaurant menus before meeting friends aren’t fussy; they’re lowering cognitive load before connection begins, because too many small unknowns can drain social energyChecking restaurant menus beforehand is not fussiness but a smart way to manage mental energy. Social gatherings demand attention for conve...
Quote of the Day by Intel co-founder Gordon Moore: 'With engineering, I view this year’s failure as next year’s...'-A powerful quote on failure and mindset that built the future of technology by creator of ‘Moore’s LawGordon Moore, a visionary engineer, believed failures were crucial for technological advancement. He saw each setback as a chance to learn ...
On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and moreOn This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission t...
Agentic AI returns in India poised to grow fivefold to $14.4 million: SAP studyGlobally, India ranks second in strategic approaches to AI investment. Reflecting this momentum, Indian organisations plan to invest $25.9 ...