Warren Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway would be worth half without this company – although it kept shrinkingWarren Buffett once told his shareholders that without one particular acquisition, Berkshire Hathaway “would be lucky to be worth half of w...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
After 12-year career, Pune techie gets laid off, decides no more IT job. His backup plan in village has three sources of incomePune-based founder Vanesh Mali shared the story of a friend who was laid off after working for more than 12 years at a major IT company. In...
14 Jul, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
CarDekho joins IPO queue; Tech’s quiet job cutsHappy Thursday! CarDekho is finally hitting the accelerator on its long-planned IPO. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
09 Jul, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Techie claiming to be Microsoft employee says he is about to be laid off, but is 'relieved': 'Watching good people...'A techie claiming to be a Microsoft employee, anticipating his job loss, found unexpected relief instead of distress. For months, he observ...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
FIFA World Cup: Sweden's Elanga earns draw with Japan to keep their hopes aliveSweden secured a crucial 1-1 draw against Japan, with Anthony Elanga's late equalizer ensuring both teams advanced to the World Cup knockou...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
‘Not everyone who is silent is disconnected’: ‘Rude’ employee everyone expected to be fired gets promoted instead for one unexpected reasonA quiet, seemingly aloof employee, often overlooked in a bustling office, unexpectedly became a hero. While colleagues gossiped and sociali...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
BigBasket founder's exit; Pocket FM’s reverse flipAmazon veteran Amit Nanda, currently director of selling partner services, now takes over as CEO.
17 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
VCs turn the screws; Ex-Paisabazaar CEO’s new betHappy Friday! Investors are rewriting the rules of engagement with founders after governance blowups. This and more in today’s ETtech Morni...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Laid off by Oracle, engineer gets 3 job offers in 45 days: Techie shares job strategy that worked for himA software engineer, laid off from Oracle, secured three job offers within 45 days by dedicating hours daily to DSA practice, learning AI e...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Ola’s valuation crashes 99%; Snapchat India ad pushHappy Thursday! American investor Vanguard has slashed the fair value of Ola's parent company. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Disp...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Liam Neeson: "Getting married and settling down isn't the most important thing in my life"Liam Neeson's quote that marriage isn't the most important thing in his life challenges societal norms, highlighting that personal purpose ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Friday Quote of the Day: 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts'Friday Quote of the day: Winston Churchill's enduring quote, 'Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue tha...
29 May, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Meta layoffs hit India; Local VCs eye Wispr Flow fundingHappy Wednesday! Tech major Meta has quietly axed a dozen India roles as part of its latest global AI-era reset. This and more in today's E...
27 May, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
Accidental discovery of a career hack? Employee quits stable job for flashy startup role, returns months later to same desk with an 8% raiseA Reddit user who quit a stable job for a higher-paying startup role says the move backfired after “inept and clueless” leadership overwhel...
24 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
6-year-old Norway boy finds ‘rusty metal’ on class excursion; it turns out to be 1,300-year-old pre-Viking swordA six-year-old boy in Norway discovered a 1,300-year-old sword from the pre-Viking era during a school trip. The ancient weapon, found in a...
22 May, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Quote of the Day by American comedian Chris Rock: "Only married people understand you can be miserable and..."Quote of the Day: With his sharp wit, Chris Rock delivers an insightful take on marriage. He reminds us that long-term relationships are a ...
21 May, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Sridhar Vembu says prepare for tough times as economic picture is getting grimmer, warns AI hype may not last longZoho founder Sridhar Vembu warns of a grim economic future. He believes artificial intelligence alone cannot solve deep-rooted issues. Vemb...
19 May, 2026, 01.43 PM IST