US banks rely on a 65-year-old programming language; companies are paying a premium for developers who know itA 1959 programming language, COBOL, is powering global finance and government systems. As experienced programmers retire, companies face a ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Chinese AI models surge in 2026: Is JPMorgan data signaling a global shift away from US AI dominance?Chinese AI models are no longer just regional competitors. They are rapidly becoming a global artificial intelligence force. New JPMorgan d...
28 May, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Repetition does not transform...' Life lessons on human nature, speech and assertion by only US president, who was elected to the office four timesQuote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt highlights the danger of repeating false information and accepting it as reality. The quote expla...
25 May, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
Quote of the day by Bernard Meltzer: 'Before you speak ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is...' Life lessons on kindness, truth, human nature and why is it important to think before we speakQuote of the day by Bernard Meltzer reminds people to think before speaking. The quote talks about truth, kindness, necessity and helpful c...
23 May, 2026, 04.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by American Economist Milton Friedman: ‘If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in 5 years…’ Witty take on inefficiency, corruption, and control as world faces oil and gas crisisQuote of the day: The “Sahara Desert” quote continues to resonate because it combines humor with sharp criticism. It may make people laugh,...
19 May, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, educationAnthropic and the Gates Foundation have teamed up to allocate $200 million over the span of four years, with the goal of advancing artifici...
14 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
India's greatest business school: No MBA, no campus, no degree — This is how the most successful business community in the world's most populous country actually learnsIndia’s business culture is changing fast. Yet one community understood entrepreneurial learning decades earlier. The Marwari business mind...
11 May, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
08 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Beyond the prompt: The rise of the agentic organisationAI is evolving beyond assistants to become autonomous agents. This shift requires enterprises to redesign their operations. New goal-driven...
05 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
African proverb of the day: You cannot tell a hungry child that you gave them food yesterday — Life lessons on social behavior, responsibility, and helping othersThe African proverb “You cannot tell a hungry child that you gave them food yesterday” reflects deep traditional wisdom about human respons...
01 May, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by Carl Sagan: 'We are like butterflies who flutter for a day and think it is...' - American astronomer's timeless wisdom on life’s brevityQuote of the day by Carl Sagan: Carl Sagan, a renowned 20th-century scientist, captivated millions by making space and science accessible t...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Google drops out of $100 million Pentagon drone swarm contest after advancingGoogle abruptly withdrew from a $100 million Pentagon prize challenge for autonomous drone swarms after an internal ethics review. The comp...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
600 Google staff urge CEO Sundar Pichai to reject classified military AI contractMore than 600 Google employees demanded Monday that the company reject a proposed Pentagon deal that would allow its artificial intelligenc...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
ET Opinion | The STEM Multiplier: Preparing India’s youth to leadIndia is embracing STEM education to prepare for a future shaped by automation and digitalization. New roles combining technology and human...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
What Happens When Leaders Start Talking About Research Optimization at WorkCorporate buzzwords like 'efficiency' often cause employee stress. Past experiences make workers fear job cuts or increased workloads. Scie...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP planted 'cherry-picked' officers at airport to cause delay in flight opsWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of obstructing her flight and targeting TMC workers. She criticises the central ...
21 Apr, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Japan may soon require language proof for engineer, specialist visasJapan will soon mandate Japanese language proficiency for engineer and specialist visa applicants, requiring a B2 CEFR or N2 JLPT level. Th...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST