Psychology says people who keep unused gift cards for years may value having future optionsAn unused gift card can reveal a fascinating psychological paradox. It was created to be spent, yet for some people, part of its appeal may...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
Warren Buffett: If past data told you the future, the Forbes 400 would comprise librarians; beware of geeks bearing formulasEverybody had run to cash and government bonds, and everybody agreed it was the sensible thing to do. Warren Buffett called it the third bu...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
From IIT dropout dream to chess success: He left home, became Rajasthan’s first Arena Grandmaster, built academy in 30 countriesChandrajeet Singh Rajawat turned away from an IIT path as a teenager to pursue chess, leaving home in 2014 with little financial security. ...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Your job makes you miserable but pays the bills? Ankur Warikoo shares advice on finding a way out from thisAnkur Warikoo advises people who hate their jobs but value financial stability not to quit impulsively. Instead, he suggests continuing the...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Walt Disney: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life... a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you” — Inspiring life lessons from a motivational quote on resilience, failure, personal growth and turning setbacks into strength by the legendary animator and entertainment pioneerQuote of the Day by Walt Disney: “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me.” While a sudd...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Shiprocket’s stellar D-Street debut; KKR buys BookMyShow stakeShiprocket shares zoomed in a bumper public market debut on Wednesday. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
19 Aug, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Symbiotec Pharmalab sets price band for Rs 1,757 crore IPO, to open on August 24Symbiotec Pharmalab will launch its ₹1,757-crore IPO from August 24–27, 2026, with a price band of ₹938–988 per share. The minimum bid is 1...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Scottish proverb of the day: 'It is better to be born lucky than rich...': A timeless life lesson on fortune, opportunity and things money cannot buyLuck is a cosmic wildcard, often dictating life's twists and turns far beyond mere wealth. Fortuitous events and pristine timing can lead t...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
NRI life insurance protection plans can be 50–60% cheaper in India: Should you buy here or in your country of residence?NRIs can buy life insurance in India to protect financial obligations. Additional KYC and underwriting requirements apply for non-resident ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Trump promised a sex-trafficking crackdown. His Justice Department hasn't deliveredFederal sex trafficking prosecutions have significantly declined in recent months. Staffing shortages and funding cuts have hampered invest...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
‘In God we trust, all others pay cash’: Warren Buffett had the cash and still has itBerkshire Hathaway lost $11.5 billion. Buffett spent $14.5 billion. And then, he told his shareholders about the two worst decisions he had...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Infra.Market’s backdoor listing; Honasa posts record profitInfra.Market is set to enter the public markets through a reverse merger with Shalimar Paints. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
13 Aug, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
Why Meta is paying for controversial content - and what that means for the posts you seeABC News Verify found Facebook had monetised Australian accounts described as having white nationalist, neo-Nazi or anti-vaccine links. Acc...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Lenskart Q1 profit jumps; Tata stocks tumbleLenskart posted a strong first quarter, with profit nearly quadrupling. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Employee earns almost Rs 1 lakh per month, yet reveals they have financial trauma: 'We will literally lose our home...'A Reddit user revealed in an emotional post that even after they and their family achieved a semblance of financial stability, they are sti...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Yulu, Bounce chase fresh funds; MPs target social mediaHappy Tuesday! Yulu and Bounce Infinity are back in the funding market as rising delivery demand gives them a fresh boost. This and more in...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Stocks in news: LIC, Trent, AWL Agri Business, SBI, TitanIndian markets experienced a quiet day of trading on weekly expiry, influenced by varying signals. LIC announced a remarkable 23% increase ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.06 AM IST