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How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...
Expired dates? Young Indians face dating burnout despite spending more on finding loveAmid the bustling life of young urban Indians, an ironic trend emerges: individuals thriving in their careers are still finding themselves ...
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
West Bengal candidates cook, clean to woo voters during poll seasonWest Bengal election candidates are connecting with voters through everyday activities. They are washing utensils, carrying water, and join...
Book of the Day: Girl Dinner by Olivie Blake — A sharp, unsettling portrait of hunger and obsessionAs a Book of the Day selection, Girl Dinner stands as a sharp exploration of modern hunger in its many disguises. It examines how obsession...
ET WLF: Industry leaders say India’s consumers now demand customisation, not samenessIndian companies are focusing on personalisation. This trend is growing beyond elite customers. Middle-class consumers from small towns als...
CTRL+ALT+Desire: India’s secret affair market booms as people flock to dating apps, hotels and detectivesInfidelity in India is on the rise, fueled by digital platforms and evolving attitudes towards monogamy. Dating apps like Gleeden and Ashle...
‘Feels like losing my soulmate’: Woman says she lost her AI boyfriend after ChatGPT upgradeOpenAI's latest model, GPT-5, caused emotional distress among users. Many missed the previous GPT-4o version. Some users felt like they los...
Will the AI takeover spare politicians? Expert predicts 3 unexpected careers that could survive by 2045Adam Dorr of RethinkX forecasts significant job losses by 2045 due to AI. Only roles needing emotional depth may survive. Dorr envisions a ...
'You’re doing beautifully, my love': Man's viral conversation with ChatGPT ignites debate on AI, loneliness and the future of intimacyA touching subway photo of a man chatting lovingly with ChatGPT has sparked widespread discussion on AI relationships. While some view it a...
COP28 is turning into a trade show. And that’s not a bad thingClean energy investment in 2030 must be roughly double the $1.7 trillion spent this year if the world is to meet governments’ existing comm...
SAG-AFTRA: US actors' union hails "enormous victory" as members ratify deal, ending 118-day strikeSAG-AFTRA officially ends Hollywood strike as members ratify a multi-year contract, securing $1 billion in compensation and benefits. The d...
Indo-British relations, in light of BoJo's visit: How the wooing has gone the other way!British PMs have publicly shown up in India to do Indian things. Theresa May went to a Bengaluru temple. David Cameron played cricket at th...
Firms have accelerated the adoption of automation, digital business models: Infosys-HFS Research studyInvestments in the cloud, cybersecurity, and modernizing core IT apps and infrastructure are at the top of the priority heap, top executive...
Balaji Telefilms to de-risk movie business, reduce dependency on theatrical release“We have decided to keep the theatrical dependencies for our films at its minimum,” Ekta Kapoor, joint managing director, Balaji Telefilms ...
Shared rides: Building relationships & business on-the-goWith travelling time increasing in proportion to the number of vehicles, many professionals are sharing cabs with complete strangers.
New Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli is 'pro-China', says Chinese official mediaThe new PM of Nepal is "pro-China" and is "expected to keep closer ties" with the Communist nation despite PM Modi's efforts to boost ties ...
I was never expecting a Nobel Prize for Ashley Madison, says founder Noel BidermanThe hacking scandal has pulled the sheets off the adult dating site, but a year ago this is what its creator, Noel Biderman, said in its de...
Almost half of Japanese people aren't having sex - and it could endanger the global economyThe Japanese press has taken to calling it sekkusu shinai shokogun: celibacy syndrome. Basically, the country just isn't that interested in...
- A380 maiden flight draws a mixed bunch
Airbus can finally breathe a sigh of relief as its much-delayed plane finally takes off.