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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...
Warren Buffett on why bubbles end badly – even when everyone knows they willWarren Buffett compared bubble investors to Cinderella at the ball: Everyone plans to leave just before midnight, but they are dancing in a...
Florida has moved more than 97,000 gopher tortoises since 2009, but the booming rescue industry may be hiding a harder question about whether these reptiles can actually survive the shuffleFlorida's gopher tortoise relocation program, designed to protect the species from development, faces scrutiny. While developers pay to mov...
Mercury Retrograde 2026: 7 Things You Should Avoid During This Powerful Cosmic ShiftMercury Retrograde arrives in June and July 2026. This period in Cancer calls for reflection, not haste. Avoid major decisions, signing con...
Trackk enters broking as wealthtech startups chase Gen Z investorsGen Z-focused investment platform Trackk is now venturing into broking, offering equity and F&O trading. Shifting from its previous sub-bro...
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
Investing abroad? These 7 costly mistakes could trigger an income tax noticeWealthy Indians are investing more abroad. However, they must understand the rules to avoid trouble. Mistakes like misusing investment rout...
Moroccan proverb of the day: 'You should think 1,000 times before...' Wisdom that warns against actions you may never be able to undo & why patience has always been one of humanity's greatest strengthsA Moroccan proverb advises people to "think 1,000 times before using scissors," using scissors as a symbol of actions that can have lasting...
Spanish proverb of the day: "A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot."A Spanish proverb, "A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot," highlights women's often-unseen contributions in managing dail...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
Business lesson from world's first trillionaire Elon Musk: 'Rely less on business gurus and their books and more on biographies' What business owners can learn from world's richest man's success mindsetElon Musk, the world's first trillionaire, eschews traditional business gurus, drawing wisdom from history and biographies of innovators. H...
Bengaluru man reveals why he decided to walk away from corporate world: ‘I don’t want to spend the next decade…’A graphic designer, lacking a degree and passion for his work, left his corporate job after being laid off. Despite financial struggles, he...
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....
The accounting trick used by companies to make a weak balance sheet look strongIn one recent case, a large investment sat comfortably under equity until the auditor read the shareholders' agreement, found a buyback cla...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | Radhika Gupta reveals India's next 4 wealth creation themes & why SIFs are the investment product of the decadeRadhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, champions Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) as a new product category offering lower market dep...
Mongolian proverb of the Day: "Wise men talk about ideas, intellectuals about facts, and the ordinary man..." Powerful life lessons on maturity and wisdomMongolian proverb of the Day: The Mongolian proverb highlights three conversation levels: ideas, facts, and daily routines. It motivates pe...
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansJapan has restarted its largest nuclear power plant to meet energy demands. However, the nation faces a critical challenge: a severe shorta...
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has only one direct reportAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei has an unusually small direct report count, focusing his time on big-picture strategy and culture. This leadersh...
To win the deep-tech race, India needs ‘General Innovation Rules’India is launching ambitious science initiatives. However, current financial rules designed for conventional procurement hinder R&D. A new ...
India’s quantum opportunity: Turning scale into strategic advantageIndia has a structural advantage in quantum computing. Its size inherently creates challenging optimisation issues, offering a practical te...