Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
A new IPO frenzy: Why is Bharat making a beeline for bourses?Retail chains from smaller Indian towns are planning to raise over Rs 7,000 crore through IPOs. These companies see capital markets as a fa...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Trump suddenly finds himself in a perfect storm. Can he survive it?Trump faces mounting challenges this summer, including legal setbacks, weak approval ratings and public anxiety over inflation and fuel pri...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
India trusted partner in quantum computing, supply chains: US officialIndia is a trusted partner for the US in key technology areas like quantum computing and supply chains. US Under Secretary of State Sarah R...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Quote of the day by The Alchemist writer Paulo Coelho: 'Human beings can withstand a week without water, two weeks without food, many years of homelessness, but not loneliness. It is the worst of all tortures' - lessons on emotional cost of isolation by Eleven Minutes and Wept authorPaulo Coelho's quote from Eleven Minutes states that loneliness is a more profound suffering than physical deprivation. He argues that whil...
07 Jun, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
How Larry Ellison, Masayoshi Son, Michael Saylor AI crypto billionaires reshaping legacy wealth in 2026 markets shift?Oracle’s AI cloud surge, SoftBank’s OpenAI-backed rebound, and MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy reflect a new billionaire era. Over $1 tril...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.40 AM IST
Psychology suggests people who reread the same few books aren't stuck in the past; they're keeping a few places that never asked them to perform, because familiar stories can reinforce self-continuityPeople often reread favorite books. Psychologists explain this is not about the book itself, but what familiar stories mean. Rereading help...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
India's new drama is about the fight for your 1-minute attentionIndia streaming platforms microdramas: Platforms are rapidly adopting microdramas, short, vertically shot melodramas. These bite-sized show...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
June 2026 Horoscope: Which Zodiac Signs Thrive This Month, What Others Can ExpectThe June horoscope 2026 brings a dynamic blend of emotional evolution, career restructuring, financial recalibration, and relationship matu...
25 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Critical minerals, AI, nuclear ties take centre stage as Jaishankar, Rubio review India-US partnershipExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held extensive discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, covering critical minerals, AI, ...
24 May, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
The green strategic partnership: India and Norway chart a sustainable futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s May 2026 visit to Norway — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years — upgraded bilateral ties ...
24 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan lights up Cannes red carpet with sculptural glamour, her iconic smile and a namaste. How many hours did it take to make the outfit?Bollywood diva Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made a stunning arrival at Cannes, captivating audiences with a sculptural blue gown by Amit Aggarwal...
23 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
'Shared values transcend borders': US envoy Gor accompanies Rubio on visit to Missionaries of CharityUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Kolkata, India. He met with the Missionaries of Charity, emphasizing shared values between the US...
23 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
PM Modi, Italy's Meloni script new chapter with ‘Special Strategic Partnership’; push defence, trade cooperationIndia and Italy have elevated their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Ministe...
20 May, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: AI control, not courtroom clash, is the bigger battleElon Musklosing his case againstSam Altmanreignites debate over AI governance, safety and whether institutions can keep pace with rapid adv...
19 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Donald Trump launches AI-generated images as part of massive social media blitz amidst Iran war but why?Truth Social, US President Donald Trump issued a blunt ultimatum regarding the deadlocked negotiations.
18 May, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
AI, connected TV, programmatic buying reshape India’s digital ad marketIndia's digital advertising is transforming as artificial intelligence, programmatic buying, connected TV, and retail media are merging. Ma...
10 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST