Many people put aluminium foil balls in wardrobes. It solves a common clothing problemAluminium foil balls are gaining attention as a simple household hack for wardrobes and laundry. Their main benefit comes from aluminium’s ...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Exclusive: UPI merchant fee likely to be set at 5-7 basis points: sourcesThe move would mark a significant shift in India’s digital payments policy, six years after the government made UPI and RuPay debit card tr...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
UPI fees explained: Why the government plans to revive MDR and who will payThe central government is considering reintroducing a merchant discount rate on UPI transactions. This levy would apply only to large merch...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Psychology says boredom doesn't always make you creative; it may be your mind's way of telling you it's time for a changeRecent psychological research challenges the common belief that boredom reliably sparks creativity. A 2024 review of 27 studies found mixed...
15 Jul, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
India’s Rampur to represent Asia in global whisky climate studyIn an exciting development, Rampur Distillery will participate in a groundbreaking international climate study that focuses on whisky matur...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
The experience economy is reshaping consumer financeYoung professionals now prioritize experiences, shifting financial goals from tangible assets. Consumers globally continue to spend on trav...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
AI making phishing harder to spot even for the tech savvy: CERT-In chiefSanjay Bahl says AI has amplified existing cyber threats, underscoring the need for stronger cyber hygiene, continuous monitoring and regul...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Psychology says people who can't remember routes even after traveling hundred times aren't absent-minded, their brain may priortizing different thingsPsychology suggests that people who struggle to remember routes are not born with ‘GPS brain’. Fortunately, navigation is a skill that many...
12 Jul, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
NGT directs recovery of Rs 2.65 crore from BHU over illegal felling of 33 treesThe National Green Tribunal ordered the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board to recover compensation. This directive concerns the illegal ...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their useAI notetakers offer convenience but pose significant data privacy risks. These tools convert all spoken words into searchable data, potenti...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
Scientists thought the world's tallest trees would be the first to die in drought; New study reveals astonishing survival secret hidden inside their trunksA new study has revealed that giant dipterocarp trees have evolved highly efficient water transport systems that help them move water throu...
09 Jul, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Claiming Section 80G tax deduction? You must report these additional details when filing your ITR for AY 2026-2027ITR Filing 2026: Income Tax Return forms now require additional details for Section 80G deductions. Taxpayers must report transaction refer...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
ETtech in-depth: Pay Rs 99 via UPI, get access to Telegram’s privacy abuse economyTelegram has long been known as a place where pirated films, books, newspaper PDFs, exam material and banned content resurface quickly afte...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
AI penetration doubles in India's retail GCCs, but senior talent remains scarceArtificial intelligence penetration in India's retail Global Capability Centres (GCC) has doubled, yet AI professionals still represent few...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Rs 299 auto-debit you never signed up for? How that free 7-day trial can lead to UPI mandate for recurring debit - how to track these and revoke if neededOn the Google Play community page, a user recently shared a similar experience. They said, “I took a Rs 1 trial on Moj app, but Rs 699 was ...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbookHappy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtec...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
NPCI plans to enable unified e-mandate tracking for all UPI appsThe National Payments Corporation of India is set to unify UPI e-mandate management for all third-party apps, allowing users to view subscr...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST