Robot arrested in Germany: Police arrest humanoid robot accused of sexually harrasing a teen girlPolice in Germany are investigating an incident in which a robot allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl inappropriately and made thrusting mo...
14 Oct, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
In 2019, Amsterdam began using bubble barriers to catch river plastic. Now the US wants to bring the technology to the Great LakesLansing is considering implementing the Bubble Barrier technology, initially developed in Amsterdam, to address plastic pollution. This inn...
13 Oct, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
While still in the NBA, Junior Bridgeman invested $150,000 in a small Milwaukee cable company; about five years later, its sale returned roughly $700,000After his NBA tenure, Ulysses 'Junior' Bridgeman transitioned into business with an initial investment in a local cable company. Despite fa...
11 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Serena Williams’ family invested $250,000 in Angel City before its 2022 debut; a 2024 deal valued the soccer club at $250 millionSince its founding, Angel City Football Club has experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing from an initial valuation of $250,000 to an as...
10 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Next-gen GST reforms: Single registration, easier input tax credit among key MSME demandsThe 57th GST Council meeting, now slated for October 8, 2026 (Thursday), is likely to consider several proposals aimed at easing the compli...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Mandaadi to Khalifa: Watch these latest Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada OTT releases on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and moreThis week’s South Indian OTT lineup covers quite a range. Mandaadi is for viewers looking for sports and action, while Pradhama Drishtiya K...
07 Oct, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcomeThailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan,...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Building businesses for the next billion Indians: What entrepreneurs need to understandIndia is undergoing a remarkable transformation as more individuals choose entrepreneurship over conventional careers. The influx of techno...
30 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
In 1937, Oklahoma grocer Sylvan Goldman introduced the first shopping cart after noticing customers bought only what they could carry; it changed supermarket shoppingSylvan Goldman invented the shopping cart in the 1930s to help customers carry more items in stores. Initial reactions were negative, as wo...
25 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
US Market: Meta shares rebound as Muse AI agent fuels revenue hopesMeta shares have rebounded as investor optimism grows around Muse, its AI agent aimed at creating revenue beyond advertising. The company f...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
A historic textile mill narrowly escaped demolition; developers preserved its historic elements and transformed the site into a mixed-use developmentA former textile mill in Belmont, North Carolina, has been revitalized into a mixed-use development. This project preserved historical elem...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Quote of the day by Richard Branson, 'Business opportunities are like buses, there's always another one coming' offers timeless life advice on success, career, ambition, personal growth, teaches us why missed opportunities aren’t the end, how entrepreneurs can stay ready for next big chanceRichard Branson’s quote is a reminder that entrepreneurship is a journey rather than a single moment of success. Missing one opportunity, l...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.24 AM IST
13-year-old US boy opens sandwich shop. His grandfather started saving money for him at birth. Now serves his communityTobey Chapman, a thirteen-year-old entrepreneur, proudly operates a thriving sandwich restaurant that was made possible by his grandfather'...
18 Sep, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Ed Sheeran-Macklemore controversy: Billionaire Robert Kraft reveals singer asked him to donate $2 million amid Gaza crisisEd Sheeran and Macklemore’s ongoing controversy has taken a new turn after billionaire Robert Kraft revealed details about a $2 million hum...
18 Sep, 2026, 01.40 AM IST
ET 40 Under 40 2026: Meet the 40 young leaders shaping India's futureThe Economic Times 40 under Forty celebrates its twelfth edition, honoring diverse young leaders. This year's cohort reflects evolving lead...
11 Sep, 2026, 02.27 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Walt Whitman: ‘I accept reality and dare not…’ - American poet’s sharp take on radical acceptance and objective truthEmbracing reality as it exists promotes tranquility within oneself and enables sound decision-making. This mindset allows people to face ch...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
He started at McDonald’s as a teenager in 1976. Now, 50 years later, this U.K. man owns six restaurantsTerry Eagle's impressive journey with McDonald's began in his teenage years as a crew member in London. His unwavering dedication led him t...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.27 PM IST