In 1770, a scientist was handling a lump of rubber and found it rubbed pencil away, leading to the creation of the eraser, changing every school deskA pivotal moment in 1770 came when Joseph Priestley noted that natural rubber could easily wipe away graphite marks from paper. A material ...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Why ET AI Hackathon 2.0 could be one of the most valuable AI opportunities of the yearAs AI adoption accelerates across industries, the demand for professionals who can build practical solutions continues to grow. ET AI Hacka...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Community spirit, sharing food, desi jugaads: Delhi CA compares India vs abroad lifestyle. Shares 3 simple things Indians do betterContent creator and chartered accountant Visha Khandelwal shared insights on what India does better than foreign countries. She highlighted...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
'From delivery bike to high AI traffic': This Bengaluru-based founder was once a Zomato delivery boy, now owns an million-dollar startupSuraj Biswas transitioned from a food delivery rider in Bengaluru to founding AI startup Assessli, recognized on global platform F6S. His j...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Scientists could hardly believe what these octopuses learned to do with a simple mirror, their impressive ability has left researchers stunnedA new study reveals octopuses possess remarkable intelligence. These sea creatures can now use mirrors to find hidden food. This ability wa...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Why ET AI Hackathon 2.0 sits at the centre of builder-led technology shiftsAs AI and digital systems move from experimentation into real-world use, builders are increasingly shaping how technology is judged and sca...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Claude Opus 4.8 vs GPT-5.5: What's Anthropic AI's new Ultracode mode, pricing, honesty claims and jailbreak debateAnthropic has launched Claude Opus 4.8, a new AI model. It offers better coding and reasoning abilities. Users can now control the model's ...
05 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Indian proverb of the day: ‘You must use a thorn to remove a thorn’ - timeless wisdom on solving problems with practical solutionsIndian wisdom teaches that challenges often require clever solutions. The proverb 'You must use a thorn to remove a thorn' highlights this....
04 Jun, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely; it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silentlyEngaging in self-talk isn't an indication of being alone; it's a vital cognitive process. Psychologists reassure us that this inner dialogu...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Grest becomes first private firm to join govt IMEI verification platformGrest, a refurbished electronics platform, has partnered with C-DOT for the Sanchar Saathi initiative. This integration allows real-time ve...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
'Foreign MNC behaving like lala company': Techie claims every minute is tracked, employees left glued to screens, no lunch and coffee breaksA foreign multinational company faces backlash over claims of minute-by-minute employee work hour tracking. Employees report being mandated...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
India leading the pack in AI adoption: Microsoft’s Puneet ChandokIndia is leading Copilot's rapid adoption, with a 250% year-on-year growth in deployment. Major IT firms like Infosys, TCS, and Wipro are s...
03 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Funny quote of the day for work by Bill Gates: 'I choose a lazy person to do a hard job because...'Funny quote of the day: A humorous Bill Gates quote highlights how lazy individuals often find the most efficient ways to complete tasks. T...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis: "AI is going to be 10 times bigger than the Industrial Revolution, and maybe 10 times faster." Could AI transform civilization faster than humanity can adapt? Learn why pioneering AI researcher Demis Hassabis believes the coming AI revolution could be larger and faster than any technological shift in historyQuote of the day by Demis Hassabis shows how artificial intelligence may reshape the world faster than past revolutions. AI from Google Dee...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.07 AM IST
UP man uses AI to trace lost 25 ancestral land plots in village he barely knew, here's how he did itAn AI assistant has helped Zahid Khan find 25 ancestral land parcels in Uttar Pradesh's Mohammadpur village. The land records were scattere...
28 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
How AI is shifting talent discovery from applications to real workAs AI reshapes how work is done, it is also changing how companies identify potential. Resumes reveal less about real capability, pushing e...
25 May, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Corporate India closing interview doors to prying AIsIndian companies are actively combating AI misuse in job interviews. Firms like Deloitte and Deutsche Bank are implementing advanced monito...
25 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST