Muthu Master story: Why this Tamil Nadu widow lived as a man for 37 years, even her daughter didn't know the truthMuthu Master: For nearly four decades, Muthu Master lived as a man in a village in Tamil Nadu, a decision shaped by widowhood, fear and a t...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
India’s next big challenge: From welfare delivery to human developmentThe National Family Health Survey 2023-24 reveals India's success in expanding welfare delivery and essential service access, reaching near...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
General Motors layoffs: GM replaces over 1,000 workers with 50 robots at US flagship plant in Michigan, says "we are implementing..."General Motors Detroit plant robots: General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant, a move that has led t...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: ‘How do I start over?’An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling defeated by layoffs, v...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
FTAs building a new trade architecture for Viksit BharatIndia is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These agreements target complementary ec...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Question is affordability, whether other expenditure can benefit people more than freebies: CEA Nageswaran pitches for focused welfare interventionsNageswaran said the issue should be looked at sensibly rather than on an emotional plane and the question that needs to be asked is if it i...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
CEA Anantha Nageswaran says AI stock valuations definitely in a bubbleIndia's Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran warns that artificial intelligence stock valuations are a bubble. He believes the narra...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
India's FTAs set stage for $1 trillion export target: ReportIndia's new generation of Free Trade Agreements can act as a catalyst for manufacturing expansion, private capex revival and supply-chain i...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
‘Poverty does not ask a child’s age’: Woman’s simple conversation with a young boy offers a powerful lesson on struggle, strength and family responsibilityA young boy, around 12 or 13, was found working at a puncture repair shop during his summer vacation. He explained that his father is ill, ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Where Zepto stands in q-comm; H-1B relief kicks inHappy Wednesday! Zepto's IPO filing reveals where it really stands against Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Computer science is losing its exemption: Everyone can code nowA popular pyramid model for computer science professions is flawed. For decades, skill alone determined success in tech. Now, Artificial In...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
How to regain funds & frolic: India’s capex push needs savings, competitiveness and global capital flows to alignAsia is experiencing an industrial boom. India can benefit by increasing manufacturing and attracting investment. This will create jobs and...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Putting the Bekaart before AI's racehorse: How widespread adoption of the tech can fill the nation with Kantian roachesArtificial intelligence adoption threatens widespread job losses, wihch could devalue human work and necessitate government income support....
30 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Labour Code set to bring long-term gains, but transition may test India IncIndia's new labour laws promise easier business operations ahead. However, companies face a complex transition period. Navigating different...
28 May, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Construction costs up 25% since global conflicts began, developers flag material shortages: CREDAIConstruction costs have surged over 25 percent due to global conflicts. Supply chain issues, labor shortages, and rising material prices ar...
27 May, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Standardise documentation for advancing international mobility of skilled workers: NitiNiti Aayog proposes government action to boost skilled Indian worker mobility abroad. Key recommendations include formalizing contracts and...
21 May, 2026, 08.59 PM IST