India's VC ecosystem shifts to monetization-led growth in 2026, backed by AI, Q-commerce infra and domestic tailwinds: BainIndia's venture capital and growth ecosystem is entering a monetization-led phase in 2026, with investors prioritizing capital efficiency, ...
04 Jul, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Flipkart ranked 5th best employer by Great Place To Work; underscoring a strong people-first cultureFlipkart has secured a spot in India's Top 5 Best Companies to Work For 2026, a significant leap from its previous ranking. This recognitio...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
From admission to employability: How Indian students can prepare for UK universitiesUK education offers more than a degree, fostering independent thought and career readiness. With nearly 99,000 Indian students in 2024, the...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
Is IIT actually worth it? Startup founder says biggest return is not the degree, but something that can't be replaced by any AI or algoAn IIT Bombay alumnus sparked a debate on the value of elite engineering degrees in the AI era. He argues that the true benefit of his IIT ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
WhatsApp usernames face heat; Byju’s inventory in limboIndia is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Bird language decoded: A scientist figured out how birds talk, and got $100,000 for itA US researcher has earned $100,000 for deciphering zebra finch calls, identifying 11 core "words" that convey identity and intent. Dr. Jul...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Meet the $500,000 ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots acting as teachers, counsellors and translators in a San Diego schoolCalifornia's Altus Schools has deployed two life-sized, ChatGPT-powered humanoid robots, Ameca, to assist teachers and students. These robo...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
'AI FOMO': Why this Google techie left the tech giant even after getting Rs 9.5 crore salaryA former Google account executive, Yousuf Imran, quit his high-paying job after earning nearly $1 million, citing fears of layoffs and the ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Fibe parent files draft papers with Sebi for IPO; aims to garner Rs 750-cr via fresh issueDigital lending platform Fibe's parent company, Social Worth Technologies, is set to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The company a...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Along came an alien prompt: A day in the life of a software engineerThe role of an IT engineer has been rewritten over the past two years. Against the backdrop of persistent layoff fears, ET speaks to a cros...
30 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
NPCI turns to AI to stop frauds from siphoning off moneyIndia's banking sector is set to gain a powerful new weapon against digital fraud. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has in...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
From QR codes to fraud risks: 7 essential UPI facts every user should knowWe begin this new series with Bala, a curious young learner, as he explores money concepts. His first lesson: understanding UPI and digital...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't afraid of learning new skills: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't avoiding challenges. Psychology su...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Quote of the day by Nvidia founder Jensen Huang: ‘Without intellectual honesty, you can't have a culture that's…’ – Hard truth about failure most leaders avoidNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang champions intellectual honesty, emphasizing that progress hinges on embracing failure swiftly and learning from it....
28 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Funding the 'mother of all cycles': Chris Wood cuts Indian stocks to double down on South Korean chip giantsChristopher Wood has cut select Indian equities to increase exposure to South Korean chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, bett...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Raised $3 million, secured prestigious US O-1 visa: How IIT dropout Dhravya Shah built an AI startup before 20Young Indian entrepreneur Dhravya Shah, before turning 20, launched over 15 open-source projects and sold two companies. His AI startup, no...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
With AI, challenge is convincing people that learning still matters: Coursera CTOCoursera's CTO, Mustafa Furniturewala, emphasises that AI's true value in education lies in translating information into practical skills, ...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST