136 years, 1 simple food tradition: Meet Mumbai’s ‘dabbawalas’ delivering fresh home-cooked meals to busy office-goers. But this iconic tiffin service is slowly disappearingMumbai's iconic dabbawalas, a century-old tradition, are facing a decline. These lunchbox couriers, known for delivering home-cooked meals,...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Who is General Dhiraj Seth, India's new Army Chief: Headed two commands facing Pakistan and known for contributions to modernisation, future warfare tacticsGeneral Dhiraj Seth has assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, marking a significant moment as the first from the Armoured Cor...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Bengaluru-Mangaluru four-track rail corridor under consideration: V SomannaUnion Minister V. Somanna announced plans for a four-track railway line between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, alongside similar corridors for ci...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Bharat Taxi to expand to over 500 cities in two years: Union minister Amit ShahUnion Minister Amit Shah announced Bharat Taxi's ambitious expansion to over 500 cities within two years, including major metros like Mumba...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
"I still haven't paid myself a single dollar": Ex-Google, Microsoft techie quit Rs 4.2 crore job, now runs Rs 21.7 crore halal BBQ business in TexasA former Google and Microsoft engineer, earning ₹4.2 crore annually, traded his lucrative tech career for a Texas barbecue restaurant. Desp...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Meet Tom Leppard: World's most tattooed man who lived without electricity, running water or furniture and how ex-British Army soldier spent decades alone in a remote Scottish hutA former British Army serviceman, Tom Leppard, lived a life of extreme simplicity for over 20 years in a remote Scottish hut. Known as the ...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Maharashtra cabinet clears draft bill to recognise women farmers, widen welfare accessMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit a groundbreaking bill to legally recognize women farmers, even those without land. This initiative aims ...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Ajmer’s hidden engine: From steam locomotives to Vande Bharat — inside the 150-year-old railway workshop quietly powering the city’s growth since 1876Set up in 1876, the Ajmer Railway Workshop has completed 150 years as one of the city’s most important institutions. Beyond locomotives and...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
GCC demand, flex workspaces keep India's office leasing on growth path in H1India's office market is thriving, with a 6% year-on-year surge in leasing to 35.7 million sq ft in the first half of 2026. Global Capabili...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy visits India; to meet PM Modi on ThursdayThe visit comes as Amazon sharpens its focus on quick commerce in the country. The company announced that it is expanding its 10-minute del...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
25 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
RICE Adamas Group expands national footprint with Mumbai Office inaugurationAdamas University and Adamas Tech Consulting have launched a new Mumbai office and the Adamas School of Experiential Learning, offering 10-...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Beyond the top 3, Amazon and Flipkart wage war to win the quick commerce crownEcommerce giants Amazon and Flipkart are aggressively expanding their quick commerce operations, aiming to capture market share from establ...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Amazon CEO in India Now; Hyderabad’s growing spacetech orbitAmazon CEO Andy Jassy is in India as the tech giant triples down on its quick commerce play in the country. This and more in today’s ETtech...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
This 76-year-old former police officer from Tamil Nadu has been feeding monkeys from her pension for over a decadeA 76-year-old retired police officer from Madurai, Malathi, is winning hearts online for her decade-long dedication to feeding hundreds of ...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Accenture picks up over 1 million sq ft office in Hyderabad through 10-year leaseAccenture has secured a massive 1 million sq ft office space in Hyderabad on a decade-long lease, committing around Rs 900 crore. This sign...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Air India Express opens bookings for Navi Mumbai-Abu Dhabi flightsAir India Express is launching direct flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport to Abu Dhabi starting July 15, marking a historic firs...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.41 PM IST