Quote of the day by Stephen King: “Life isn't a support system for art. It's the...” — Are we building a life around our dreams, or sacrificing our lives to achieve them? Life lessons from a motivational quote on self-doubt, creativity, relationships, and personal growthToday's quote of the day by Stephen King reflects on a difficult truth: our ambitions should have a place in life, not take the place of li...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
In 2007, Roseanne Barr bought a 46-acre Hawaii macadamia farm for $1.78 million; 18 years later, the property sold for $2.6 million with orchards and a greenhouse onsiteRoseanne Barr's Hawaii macadamia farm sold for $2.6 million after eighteen years. The 46-acre property near Honokaa featured over four thou...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
15-year-olds are reading, calculating and reasoning worse than ever, thanks to AI, OECD findsGlobal 15-year-olds show weakest performance in reading, math, and science tests. Reading scores declined significantly, with students now ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
What should kids study in the age of AI?As AI reshapes entry-level jobs and geopolitical uncertainty clouds overseas education, Indian parents are questioning long-held beliefs ab...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
In 1979, Rahul Mehta’s parents sold their gold and silver to fund his first semester in America; decades later, he helped establish eight schools across six IITsRahul Mehta, after selling four companies, now invests in India's intellectual capital. His foundation supports academic programs at IITs, ...
06 Sep, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
US 30-year mortgage rate hits highest level in more than a yearUS 30-year mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a year, adding to affordability pressures for homebuyers. The ri...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives covered in rust after 286 days at sea, but did corrosion affect the carrier’s combat capabilities?The USS Abraham Lincoln made a long-awaited arrival in Thailand after spending 286 uninterrupted days at sea. Upon inspection, extensive ru...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Market close: Sensex, Nifty end lower as losses in banking, auto dragIndian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower on Tuesday as banking, auto and pharma stocks dragged. Nifty fell 0.1% to 24,055.8, while S...
01 Sep, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
$40 million Ferrari, $13 million tax twist: 87-year-old billionaire’s charity buy could cut his US tax billHerbert Wertheim purchased a Ferrari electric vehicle for forty million dollars. This significant charitable donation may qualify for a sub...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Nifty mega caps are going nowhere. Why Samco CIO Umesh Mehta put 75% of his Flexicap fund beyond largecapsMutual Fund CIO Umesh Mehta says Nifty mega caps may remain subdued as institutional ownership limits fresh buying and earnings momentum sh...
30 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
'India is a country ripe for innovation across many facets of our business': Marriott International CEOMarriott sees India as a key growth market, planning significant expansion and new hotel openings. The company is adapting its brands and p...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Techie leaves Rs 18 lakh job for PSU stability taking a big pay cut, questions decision after one yearA viral workplace discussion on X has triggered contrasting views on the trade-off between private-sector earnings and public-sector stabil...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Earning Rs 1-2 lakh a month in a tier-1 city? Woman says you might still be caught in a "salary trap"A content creator highlighted what she calls the "Rs 1-2 lakh salary trap," arguing that this income range, while seemingly comfortable, le...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 bi...
24 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
‘I need to pay my rent’: Shehzad Poonawalla says financial pressure led him to quit the BJPBJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned from the party, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. In his firs...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST