In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
In 1970, a traveler struggling with heavy luggage imagined wheels on a suitcase, and airport life suddenly got easierIn the past, travelers struggled with cumbersome bags as they made their way across various terrains. However, the game-changing arrival of...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
From tarmac Garba to towel theft: As Indian tourists go viral for all wrong reasons, here are 9 travel rules to avoid becoming the next internet horror storyIndian travelers are facing major criticism for disruptive behaviour abroad, from public dancing to hotel theft and disrespect. This guide ...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Travel insurance versus overseas student health cover: What Indian students need to knowIndian students studying in Australia must secure Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for visa compliance and medical needs. While not man...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
India is the future and will be one of the biggest markets for us: Airbnb CEO Brian CheskyAirbnb is significantly expanding its presence in India, driven by a large Gen Z population and the potential of AI. The company aims to be...
21 May, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
'Playing the long game': Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky eyes India as one of firm's biggest global marketsAirbnb is committed to a long-term strategy in India, a rapidly growing market. CEO Brian Chesky highlighted significant investments planne...
21 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Airbnb expands into hotels, cars, groceriesAirbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and groc...
21 May, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%Here’s a thing investors in equity need to keep in mind. A large part of the upmove one might see in the next one or two trading sessions w...
18 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Customers unsure about making house help apps a habit even as investors fall for the crazeQuick commerce is transforming domestic help hiring in India. New apps offer on-demand house help, attracting investor attention. These pla...
12 May, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 28%There are two ways to deal with the kind of uncertainty the US-Iran war has brought to the stock market. First, you could just sit it out a...
11 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%We are living in times when the morning may see conciliatory exchanges between the US and Iran, leading to a cooling in crude oil prices. B...
04 May, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Failed IIT dream. Rs 40 lakh loan. Then a top job at Microsoft. Meet Priyanka VergadiaMicrosoft's Priyanka Vergadia shares her inspiring journey. An initial setback with IIT did not deter her. She took a significant education...
01 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%It is not every day that you see crude oil prices moving higher and the Asian markets, including India, also inching higher. Now, as an inv...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%If you are putting fresh money into the market, it might be a good idea to stay with companies that don't have much to do with global suppl...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.59 AM IST
IT cos slash US teams; D2C luggage brands hit turbulenceHappy Thursday! Indian IT firms have begun cutting jobs in their US teams, according to filings. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Di...
09 Apr, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Costly raw materials weigh heavy on D2C luggage companiesNew-age luggage startups like Mokobara, Nasher Miles, and Uppercase face financial strain as raw material costs surge 35-50% due to the Wes...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST