Psychology says people who are warmly generous with everyone but genuinely close with almost no one aren't failing at friendship; they learned to be useful before they learned to be knownExtremely kind people often feel lonely despite being surrounded by others, as they prioritize being needed over being known. This pattern ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
In 1811, a chemist added too much acid to seaweed ash, and purple vapor revealed iodineIn the heart of 1811, a serendipitous moment unfolded in the laboratory of French chemist Bernard Courtois. As he endeavored to create salt...
05 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Great Nicobar project commercial enterprise; ecological havoc assured: Congress' Jairam RameshJairam Ramesh, a senior Congress leader, has strongly criticized the Great Nicobar Island Project. He labels it a commercial venture that w...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
‘Rs 1.5 lakh challan after a year?’ Indian tourist left shocked as Switzerland trip turns costly months laterAn Indian tourist faced surprise and confusion after receiving a hefty traffic fine from Switzerland. The penalty arrived almost a year aft...
01 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Bangladesh puts AI in driving seat to tackle terrible trafficBangladesh's densely populated capital, infamous for grinding gridlock, has launched its first AI-powered traffic enforcement system in a b...
24 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
‘They won’t get more than 5-7 thousand votes’: BJP’s Panda targets TMC in FaltaRepolling is underway in Falta Assembly constituency. BJP candidate Debangshu Panda stated voting is peaceful and voters are participating....
21 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Trump’s more than 3,700 trades astonish Wall Street insiderPresident Trump's latest financial disclosures reveal over 3,700 trades totaling tens of millions of dollars in the first quarter. These tr...
17 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Warren Buffett's framework for finding businesses to invest : The ‘Shiftless Nephew test’Warren Buffett once revealed a brutally simple test for separating great businesses from merely good ones: Could you put a lazy, not-too-sm...
15 May, 2026, 06.56 AM IST
Nothing NEET about it, fix system error nowThe National Testing Agency has again cancelled the NEET UG exam for 2026 following paper leak claims. This follows a similar cancellation ...
12 May, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
India must leverage its digital verification architecture to evolve into a trust-based economyIndia faces a low-trust economy with high friction, exemplified by complex KYC norms. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted this ...
07 May, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Bowling groups have to be detailed in IPL because of how powerful batting units are: SRH's FranklinSunrisers Hyderabad's assistant coach James Franklin highlighted the importance of bowlers understanding aggressive batting tactics in the ...
07 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
After quitting his 9-5 job at Cognizant, Malayalam actor recalls being 'insulted' early in his acting career. Now, he is one of the highest-paid starsTovino Thomas, gearing up for his film Athiradi, looks back at his challenging beginnings in cinema. He faced insults on sets but found the...
06 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Palo Alto Networks acquires Portkey; Tim Cook on Apple's India growthPalo Alto Networks is acquiring Portkey, doubling the AI infrastructure startup's valuation. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
01 May, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Dubai chefs shrink menus as Iran war makes tomatillos, scallops harder to sourceIran war: Dubai's vibrant restaurant scene is feeling the pinch. Chefs are struggling to get key ingredients like avocados and tomatillos. ...
01 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
International travel insurance: How to choose right cover with adequate medical protection, add-ons and claims supportMedical coverage, duration and geography, add-ons, and claims experience are some aspects one must keep in mind before selecting the intern...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Apple CEO Tim Cook’s 15-year legacy by the numbersTim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after fifteen years. Hardware expert John Ternus will take over. Cook's tenure saw Apple's market va...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
China seeks to rein in risks from AI 'digital humans'China is introducing new rules for its booming digital human industry. These AI avatars, which look and sound like real people, are used fo...
19 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST