The last refuge for forbidden books? Hong Kong’s independent bookstores feel the squeezeHong Kong's independent bookstores are facing unprecedented pressure and closures. Recent arrests of booksellers under a new sedition law h...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
In 1951, Yorick the monkey and 11 mice rode an Aerobee rocket to 236,000 feet; the flight showed animals could survive launch and landing, though Yorick died after touchdownIn 1951, a rhesus monkey named Yorick embarked on a groundbreaking mission aboard a rocket, soaring nearly forty-five miles above the New M...
29 Aug, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Nandan Nilekani panel seeks public suggestions to overhaul exam systemA high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen ins...
28 Aug, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
In 1948, Idaho officials used World War II parachutes to drop 76 beavers into the wilderness in one of America’s strangest conservation experimentsIdaho officials used World War II parachutes to move beavers. Special crates were designed for aerial drops into remote wilderness areas. T...
28 Aug, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Rains Raksha in India may not be enough to fight $250 billion heat billExtreme heat poses a significant economic threat to India's workforce and GDP. Lost labor hours and reduced productivity impact both worker...
28 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
India-Russia ties to deepen across sectors towards $100 bn trade goal: Russian Deputy Consul GeneralIndia-Russia relations are expected to further deepen and expand across areas of bilateral cooperation as the two countries work towards th...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
‘Those who work by the clock are of no good use’: Delhi CA-turned founder admits how a young CFA proved him wrong by working only 9 hoursDelhi-based founder and CA Kanan Bahl shared how a young CFA changed his views on long working hours. She refused to work beyond 6:30 pm bu...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10, as govt debates lower-blend option for older vehiclesBharat Petroleum Corp Ltd has clarified that there are no plans to switch from E20 petrol to E10 fuel. Discussions are currently taking pla...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Quick commerce expands to 477 cities as players target smaller, untapped markets: CLSAQuick commerce is expanding rapidly into 477 Indian cities beyond major metropolitan areas. Newer players are targeting underpenetrated geo...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
ET Startup Awards 2026 | Startup of the Year: Street-smart Groww outruns regulatory odds to claim top prizeWith the win, Groww joins the likes of Urban Company, Lenskart, OfBusiness, Razorpay, Zomato, Zerodha, Delhivery, Swiggy, Oyo, Freshworks a...
27 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Gigged and Gagged: Algorithms, gig platforms are reshaping cities faster than planners and regulations can adaptAlgorithms and logistics are subtly redesigning India's urban geography and economics. Dark stores and ride-hailing platforms are altering ...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Incubit Group plans Rs 5,000 crore India investment, eyes energy infrastructure expansionIncubit Group plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore in India over four to five years. The emerging-markets energy operator will expand its existin...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
MIT built a three-layer passive cooling panel of aerogel, hydrogel and reflective material; tests cooled it 9.3°C below ambient and suggested up to 40% longer food storage in humid conditionsResearchers have created a passive cooling system that uses natural processes. This innovative device cools significantly below ambient air...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Industry insists on assured offtake for coal gasificationThe energy industry seeks assured offtake commitments for coal gasification projects. Viability gap funding alone may not be enough to unlo...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
Festive hiring boom shifts to tier II and III cities as demand surgesTemporary hiring for festivals is now expanding beyond major Indian cities. Tier II and Tier III markets are experiencing faster growth in ...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
New Haryana hub to cut North India turnaround time by 4 hours: DTDCDTDC CEO Abhishek Chakraborty discusses how the new DTDC Bharat One Hub in Rathiwas will reduce dependence on Delhi-NCR, support rapid comm...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Shiprocket lifts off: The fire that fuels the new logistics engineShiprocket’s strong stock market debut reflects surging investor confidence in India’s tech-driven e-commerce infrastructure. As rapid D2C ...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST