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- Psychology says comparing your timeline to others may be damaging your confidence: Why seeing others succeed makes people question their age, choices and future
- Year 2008. Elon Musk was almost broke, facing divorce, close to a nervous breakdown. How just 3 days around Christmas changed his life and SpaceX fortunes foreverIn 2008, Elon Musk faced near financial ruin with SpaceX and Tesla on the brink of collapse. After a critical SpaceX launch succeeded, NASA...13 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Michael Dell: "If you want to sustain excellence over a long time, you'd better come up with a system that works well. Anyone can sprint for a little while, but you can't sprint for..." — Is lasting success built on systems rather than motivation and short-term effort? Learn the secret behind lasting success: Build systems, not sprintsQuote of the Day by Michael Dell explains systems over motivation for lasting success and long-term excellence in business and life growth....12 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
- Singapore court stays order to jail Byju’s founder, lawyer saysSingapore's high court has granted a stay on a six-month jail term for Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, who was sentenced for contempt. Thi...12 Jun, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- ‘I am embarrassed...': Ankur Warikoo recalls career mistake that cost him 9 months of his work and added zero valueEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shares a past regret. In 2014, he accepted advisory roles in 14 startups. This decision, inspired by a wealthy b...11 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by the Silicon Valley entrepreneur Naval Ravikant: 'You make your own luck if you...'- The Angel Philosopher's powerful quote on success, persistence and creating your own luckEntrepreneur Naval Ravikant believes success hinges on persistence. His famous quote, 'You make your own luck if you stay at it long enough...10 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
- Startup investing in India: Why angel investing is high-risk, illiquid, and suitable only for patient investors with diversified portfoliosIndian startup investing, once fueled by easy money, now demands caution due to market volatility and inherent risks. While success stories...08 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- In Bengaluru, this 26-year-old wasn't just studying English, he was executing master plan to build his dream café. A doctor is charmed by how easily he convinced him to visit his homelandA 26-year-old barista from Nagaland is building a café in Bengaluru. Whilst studying English literature, he is also running a side hustle. ...05 Jun, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
- Ola Electric’s QIP boost; AMFI benches Stable MoneyHappy Friday! Ola Electric has raised fresh capital through a QIP. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.05 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
- A 180% crypto rally shows new investing era as Bitcoin meltsMoney is moving from Bitcoin and Ether funds to crypto assets with a direct link to economic activity. The HYPE token, tied to the Hyperliq...04 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
- Life Advice of the Day by Jensen Huang: “Greatness comes from character, and character isn’t formed out of smart people. It is formed out of...” From washing plates as a child to building the AI revolution: how NVIDIA’s billionaire CEO turned failure into fortune and changed technology foreverJensen Huang’s life advice is simple but powerful: character grows through struggle, not comfort. The NVIDIA CEO did not become a billionai...04 Jun, 2026, 01.43 AM IST
- Remember GoPro, the king of action cameras? The once-$11 billion giant is now fighting just to stay aliveGoPro bankruptcy risk: Once an $11 billion market cap giant, GoPro now faces an uncertain future. Its auditor raised "substantial doubt" ab...03 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- Avammune’s big bet: Why the future of cancer treatment may come in a pillAs global oncology races toward next-generation therapies, Avammune Therapeutics is betting on affordable, orally administered immunotherap...03 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- Why NRIs don’t return to India even after saving ₹5-6 Crore? A young Indian abroad explainsA viral video has sparked a debate on why affluent Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) opt to stay abroad. While financial security is achieved, fa...03 Jun, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- IT rally rages on! Infosys, TCS, other stocks jump up to 4% despite overall market weaknessIndian IT stocks, including Infosys and TCS, surged over 3% on Tuesday, extending a three-day rally despite a broader market decline. This ...02 Jun, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- ‘Even on your worst days, you show up smiling’: Gurgaon-based CEO explains the hidden burden of being a founderStartup founders face a daily challenge. They must project confidence even when uncertain. This leadership trait keeps teams motivated. Jas...02 Jun, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
- From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...27 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Byju’s founder Raveendran sentenced to six months in jail for contempt of courtByju Raveendran, founder of the failed Indian tech firm Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt....27 May, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
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