ETtech Deals Digest: Cred, Sarvam mega rounds lift startup funding to $1.91 billion in June, up 91% on-yearIndian startups secured a significant $1.91 billion in June, a substantial leap from previous periods, driven by major late-stage investmen...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeralIran is preparing for a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died in an Israeli airstrike. General Ahmad Vahidi...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Sri Lanka, Vietnam upgraded to 'upper-middle income' statusVietnam and the Philippines have officially joined the upper-middle income bracket, a significant upgrade by the World Bank following years...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
A 148-million-year-old Jurassic fossil discovered in China may have solved one of evolution's biggest mysteries about how birds evolved from dinosaursResearchers have described a new Jurassic bird species, Zhengheornis buyu, discovered in Fujian Province, China. The 148-million-year-old f...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Best places for New Yorkers to witness July 4 fireworks - Check spots, timings and what not to carry amid tight securityNew York City is gearing up for a spectacular Fourth of July celebration, marking America's 250th birthday with dazzling fireworks over the...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Bereaved South Koreans try AI-generated videos of deceased loved onesLee, 28, wrote a message and hired the Seoul-based tech company Vaice in December to make a short video clip showing a digital likeness of ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Psychology explains why people love sitting in coffee shops even when they don’t need coffee, and what they’re really getting from itPsychology reveals why coffee shops become productive havens. These 'third places' offer a unique blend of ambient noise that boosts creati...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Employee thought intern 'was not serious' because he left at 5 PM every day. Then he learned the real reasonA young intern's punctual departures from work were initially misconstrued as a lack of commitment. However, a late evening revealed his cr...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict childrenIn a decision late Monday, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, denied Meta's motion to dismiss claims based ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.44 AM IST
HR said every late minute means 10 minutes extra work. Gen Z employee found a loopholeA new office policy designed to curb lateness backfired spectacularly when a Gen Z employee cleverly used its own logic to justify leaving ...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
Psychology says people who love camping may be giving their brains something modern life can'tEscape the daily grind and discover why nature offers a profound mental reset. Psychology reveals that extended time outdoors, especially t...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
How sleepless nights are feeding a new economyGen Z's late-night habits, fueled by tech and on-demand entertainment, are boosting the 'fourth-meal economy'. Fast-food chains and deliver...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Day 18 in pictures: Canada's late win over South Africa and the match's best momentsCanada secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage, with captain Stephen Eustáquio scoring ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Watch: Canadian fan's phone accidentally flies out of her hand while doing the Mexican wave during Canada's FIFA World Cup clash with South AfricaA Canadian fan's phone tumbled during a Mexican wave at the FIFA World Cup 2026 match against South Africa, creating a viral moment. While ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
A failed company, debt, and no computer knowledge: At 56, Ankur Warikoo’s father earned Rs 9 lakhs in 2 years. His success story will inspire youFacing financial ruin at 56, Ashok Warikoo defied age and inexperience to embrace the digital world. His son launched a job blog, requiring...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by Stephen Hawking: “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change” — Learn the inspiring and thought-provoking lessons from the man who defied devastating odds to reshape science, and discover why resilience, and adaptability matter more than talent in today's fast-changing worldStephen Hawking’s Life Lesson: “Intelligence Is the Ability to Adapt to Change” — This timeless wisdom offers a vital blueprint for navigat...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking: 'I think computer viruses should count as life. I think it says something about human nature...' How the first artificial life's invention shows a darker reality of human behaviourStephen Hawking’s 1994 remark that computer viruses could be considered a form of life remains one of his most thought-provoking observatio...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST