Going Dutch can mean bill-splitting turning into a full-blown hair-splitting affairDining out with friends can bring unexpected financial and social challenges. From over-ordering to excessive drinking, the bill often beco...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Why is the US stock market down today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq crash big as strong jobs report, rising Treasury yields and AI stock selloff shake Wall Street — here are today's biggest gainers and losersWhy is the stock market down today? A hotter-than-expected jobs report erased any lingering hope for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts — ...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
‘I've stopped using exclamation marks when responding to emails from my boss’: When a boss told an employee to “get over” their mother’s death, the employee’s response left the internet thrilledA grieving employee, after their boss dismissed their mother's death as an inconvenience, subtly withdrew their performative cheer by remov...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
An employee requested an ergonomic chair for severe back pain, but his toxic boss treated the request like a 'code red' violationAn employee's quest for a pain-relieving ergonomic chair led to a protracted dispute with HR, marked by shifting explanations from manageme...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
IndiGo shares crack nearly 30% from peak. Will Iran war, soaring oil prices cause more turbulence?InterGlobe Aviation faces significant challenges in 2026 due to new FDTL norms causing pilot shortages and widespread disruptions. The Isra...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Why Amazon has struggled to crack IndiaAmazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as ...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Why Asia's oil lifeline can't survive on US crude aloneAsian nations are receiving more crude oil from the United States. However, these increased shipments cannot fully replace oil lost due to ...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Woman thought it was 'just acidity', kept vomiting after every meal for 8 months; doctors find twisted stomach in chestA 61-year-old woman endured eight months of severe pain, initially treated for acidity. Doctors eventually found a rare paraesophageal hiat...
31 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Trump moves to block wider tariff refunds, appeals order covering all importersIn a landmark Supreme Court ruling, businesses are cashing in on refunds for import tariffs. Yet, the Trump administration intends to chall...
31 May, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach IranUS forces have intercepted another ship trying to bypass their blockade of Iranian ports. The Gambia-flagged vessel, Lian Star, ignored war...
30 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Why the stock market has begun to climb the wall of worryMarkets often climb despite worries. In 2020, markets rose before economic recovery became clear. Now, in 2026, a similar pattern emerges a...
30 May, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
US inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war fuels energy price surgeAmerica's inflation rate has reached a three-year peak. Higher energy costs are a major factor. This situation is expected to keep interest...
28 May, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Behind the petrol pump: Why fuel retailers losing Rs 7-8 per litre need $85 crude oil to stop bleeding cashOil companies face continued losses of Rs 7-8 per litre on petrol and diesel, with a breakeven point only at crude prices of $85-87 a barre...
27 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
A warning to critical minerals buyers: Avoid butter mountains, aluminium floodsWestern nations are investing heavily in critical minerals to reduce dependence on China. However, experts warn this could lead to a surplu...
26 May, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
2-hour hospitalisation: What health insurance policies really cover and what they excludeNew health plans cover treatments requiring two hours of hospitalisation, but exclusions remain critical.
25 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Do SIPs really work? ET Wealth-Crisil SIP Study shows long-term SIP investors have almost zero chance of losing money; here’s whyA 10-year SIP investor has zero chance of losing money, while a 4-year investor has an 80% probability of earning over 10%. The ET Wealth–C...
25 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
SRH vs RCB: Who won yesterday’s IPL 2026 match? Result, highlights, points table & team standings updateSRH vs RCB IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad unleashed a batting onslaught, posting a colossal 255/4, powered by Ishan Kishan's 79 and Abhishek...
23 May, 2026, 07.25 AM IST