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Taylor Swift wore an old aquarium T-shirt. Her fans raised more than $2 million for sea ottersTaylor Swift ignited a surprising fundraising success after wearing a vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium T-shirt showcasing two sea otters in a ...
UPI MDR rollout pushed; India’s first quantum computer coming soonHappy Wednesday! The implementation of MDR on select UPI payments has been deferred beyond Diwali. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning ...
Serena Williams’ family invested $250,000 in Angel City before its 2022 debut; a 2024 deal valued the soccer club at $250 millionSince its founding, Angel City Football Club has experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing from an initial valuation of $250,000 to an as...
‘Until 100 people say no’: 5-year-old boy selling chips outside a store leaves Indian Railways official with a powerful life lessonAnanth Rupanagudi, shared an inspiring encounter involving a five-year-old boy selling chips outside a Costco store in Seattle for a Scout ...
In 2009, Edward Norton ran the New York Marathon to back a Kenya conservation trust; its work now directly protects 283,000 acres of Maasai landWildlife protection, however, is rarely straightforward. The 2022 report describes a year marked by severe drought, increased poaching pres...
One of a Kind Awards: Honouring the resourcefulness of bootstrapped championsAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Bootstrapped Champion Aw...
Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ confronts economic angst that threatens GOPRepublican leaders express confidence in the economy's performance. However, voter polls reveal significant anxiety about current economic ...
Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: “My enlightenment has come from....” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on sadness, emotional strength, acceptance, empathy, self-understanding and why shared pain can sometimes make us feel less alone, by the legendary British guitarist and singerQuote of the day by Eric Clapton explores how sadness can sometimes bring comfort instead of despair. His words offer a thoughtful life les...
Quote of the day by Shakira: “You can’t achieve anything in life without a small amount of.....” — Life lesson from an inspiring quote from the the Grammy-winning Colombian singer and global pop star on sacrifice, discipline, success, patience, ambition and why meaningful achievements often require giving up short-term comfort for long-term goalsQuote of the day by Shakira offers a practical lesson about success and sacrifice. Her words point to the choices behind meaningful achieve...
Sugar’s valuation slump; Slice takes a hitHappy Friday! A91 Partners is backing Sugar Cosmetics in a round that will see the beauty brand’s valuation fall sharply. This and more in ...
Quote of the day by Enid Blyton: ‘The best way to treat an obstacle is to use it as a...’ — Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on struggle, resilience, failure, perspective, optimism, perseverance and personal growth from literature’s most beloved storytellerQuote of the day by Enid Blyton examines how reframing hardship as a stepping stone converts personal setbacks into opportunities for growt...
Quote of the day by Lionel Richie: “Get used to hearing no, but don’t let that…” — Inspiring life lessons on resilience, dedication, self-belief, failure, perseverance, and what can help you keep moving forward when rejection makes you question your dreams, by the legendary singer-songwriter known for Can’t Slow DownQuote of the day by Lionel Richie: “Get used to hearing no, but don’t let that stop you” speaks about resilience, rejection and staying com...
SME IPO framework overhaul: Can SEBI deepen liquidity, protect investors without shutting out growth-oriented SMEs?As SEBI plans to overhaul the SME listing framework, the key challenge for the regulator will be strengthening investor protection while im...
Quote of the day by Elton John: “The three hardest words to say aren’t ‘I love you,’ they are…” — Life lessons from an inspiring quote by the legendary singer-songwriter on vulnerability, asking for help, self-acceptance, resilience, healing, courage, relationships and personal growthQuote of the day by Elton John highlights why asking for help is often harder than saying "I love you." The idea connects with relationship...
Matrix star Keanu Reeves reportedly donated 70% of his $45 million earnings after his sister's battle with leukaemia; by 2009, his private foundation aided hospitals involved in cancer researchKeanu Reeves donated 70% of his Matrix salary to cancer research, a claim that has spread widely online for years. But the real story is mo...
Global Market: Unitree shares soar nearly six-fold in Shanghai debut as robotics boom gains momentumUnitree shares surged nearly six-fold in their Shanghai debut, marking a landmark listing for China’s rapidly expanding robotics industry. ...
In 1988, English farmer stopped cultivating his entire 377-acre wheat farm; 35 years later, it became one of central England’s biggest refuges for scrub, woodland and rare wildlifeNearly 40 years ago, an English farmer made the decision to stop intensive wheat farming, paving the way for the Strawberry Hill nature res...
In 1953, a concrete barrier blocked fish migration in Massachusetts. 70 years later, it’s finally being removed to bring the native trout backSoon, a concrete barrier currently obstructing fish migration in Fresh Brook will be dismantled. This ambitious restoration initiative seek...
Looking for corporate support for your crowdfunded project? These practical tips will have you coveredHere are some tips from a crowdfunding expert that will help you to get it right
- Sahara approaches London banks for funds
Indian conglomerate Sahara approaches London banks to raise between $5 to $7 billion to finance its developmental projects.