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CA stunned after his tech-savvy maid used an app to hire another maid for avoiding pay cut
A Chartered Accountant, Akhil Agarwal, shared a humorous anecdote on X about his domestic help outsourcing her duties by hiring an "Insta Maid" from Urban Company while requesting him not to deduct her salary. This incident coincided with growing controversy around Urban Company's new 'Insta Maids' service, which allows users to hire domestic workers on an hourly basis. The service has faced backlash from labor unions and social media users, who accuse the company of exploiting gig workers with low wages.
Melinda Gates breaks silence on Bill Gates calling their divorce a ‘mistake’—What really led to their split and where they stand now?
Melinda Gates has responded to Bill Gates calling their divorce the “biggest mistake” of his life. In a candid Elle interview, she acknowledged the pain of separation but emphasized her strength in moving forward. Bill Gates had previously expressed deep regret, admitting the split was “miserable” for both. Their 27-year marriage, which saw them build a family and empire together, ended in 2021. With Melinda now dating Philip Vaughn and Bill seeing Paula Hurd, both have moved on while continuing their philanthropic efforts.
ET MSME Awards 2024: A sneak peek at the jury process
What does it take to whittle down more than 15,000 registrations to 101 finalists and 18 eventual winners? Here’s a ringside view of the extensive adjudication process of the ET MSME Awards 2024, scheduled for March 20, 2025 in New Delhi.
Brigade and Gruhas launch Rs 300 cr Earth Fund to drive real estate tech and sustainability solutions
Brigade Group and Gruhas have introduced The Earth Fund, India's first real estate tech and sustainability-focused investment fund, with a corpus of Rs 300 crore. The fund aims to support early-stage tech startups innovating in real estate, construction, and sustainability solutions, targeting ventures in Pre-Series A and Series A stages.
ET MSME Awards 2024: Elite jury picks the best of Indian MSMEs
The Economictimes.com is back with the ET MSME Awards 2024. The award series will honour the exceptional MSMEs in the country across 22 categories
Bollywood producers go regional to beat box office blues
Hindi film studios are shifting focus to regional language films to counter the industry’s downturn. They are leveraging faster turnaround times and lower costs of production and promotion in regional cinema. This strategy addresses the audience's increasing preference for culturally resonant, original stories.
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Stevie Wonder announces Love, Light and Song UK tour; check dates, ticket details
Stevie Wonder will perform in Lytham, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, and London this July, with a headline performance at the iconic American Express Presents BST Hyde Park Festival in London. Renowned for his exceptional musical talent, he is equally celebrated for his humanitarian efforts and significant contributions to various causes.
PepsiCo acquires Poppi for $1.95 Billion – Expanding into the fast-growing prebiotic soda and functional beverage market
PepsiCo is acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, marking a major move into the functional beverage market. The deal includes $300 million in tax benefits, bringing the net cost to $1.65 billion. Poppi, launched in 2018 by Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, has gained traction among health-conscious consumers, competing with Olipop. The brand has faced legal challenges over health claims but remains a key player in gut-friendly sodas. This acquisition strengthens Pepsi’s foothold in wellness drinks, as rival Coca-Cola introduces Simply Pop. PepsiCo aims to scale Poppi’s growth globally.
Byju's founder challenges NCLT order to appoint new creditor committee
Representing Raveendran, senior advocate S Guru Krishna Kumar, argued that the tribunal, which found lapses in the former RP's conduct, selectively accepted the constitution of the CoC while disregarding subsequent developments. Glas Trust and Aditya Birla Finance were included in the CoC for Think & Learn. However, they were later removed when the former RP reconstituted the committee.
WazirX appoints Zodia Custody as custodian ahead of operations restart
WazirX appoints Zodia Custody as its official custodian for secure asset management ahead of its relaunch. The partnership ensures compliance and protection for users' digital assets.
PepsiCo to buy prebiotic soda brand Poppi for nearly $2 billion
PepsiCo is acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, aiming to expand its 'healthier soda' offerings amid declining demand for traditional products. The purchase strengthens its market presence in healthy drinks, leveraging Poppi's significant retail growth and unique, gut health-focused product formulation with low sugar content.
Crypto price today: Bitcoin trades below $84,000; altcoins see mixed action
As of 10:53 am IST, Bitcoin was down 0.7% at $83,698, while Ethereum declined nearly 1% to $1,907. The global cryptocurrency market cap fell by 0.78%, reaching approximately $2.74 trillion over the past 24 hours.
Who is Shark Tank 4 new judge, the visually impaired Srikanth Bolla? His education, family. His company employs 500 people
Srikanth Bolla, founder of Bollant Industries, joins 'Shark Tank India' as a new 'shark'. Bolla, the first visually impaired student at MIT Sloan, has empowered disabled individuals through his eco-friendly company. Celebrated for his entrepreneurial journey, Bolla inspires others to act on their ideas.
Top actors script new rules to stay 'unique' in times of AI
A-list actors in the Indian film industry are incorporating clauses in contracts to prevent misuse of their voices, body scans, and likenesses by producers. This move aims to protect their unique identities and creative contributions amid rising concerns over AI exploitation. Contracts now mandate producer transparency and data sharing with actors.
Nikhil and Nithin Kamath gift Mercedes to mother Revathi. Check it's jaw-dropping price
Zerodha co-founders Nikhil and Nithin Kamath gifted their mother a luxurious new Mercedes in a traditional ceremony. The gesture not only highlighted their deep respect and gratitude but also underscored their family's cultural values and significant achievements in the fintech industry.
Who is Lex Fridman? The AI researcher, podcaster who’s interviewed Trump, Musk, and now PM Modi
The interview between Lex Fridman and Indian PM Modi examined crucial topics such as Digital India, Make in India, and advancements in AI. Modi's second podcast appearance this month highlighted India's technological growth and global influence in digital transformation.
Payments firm Klarna files for $1 billion IPO, targets $15 billion valuation
Klarna had net income of $21 million on revenue of $2.81 billion for 2024, compared with net loss of $244 million on revenue of $2.28 billion a year earlier, according to its filing Friday.
Why did Narayana Murthy call the rising AI trend in India as silly, old programs? Infosys co-founder shares areas with greater potential
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy discussed the exaggerated hype of AI in India, calling many so-called AI systems mere traditional coding. He emphasized that true AI relies on machine learning for predictions and deep learning for human-like capabilities. Murthy acknowledged AI's job displacement potential but highlighted its capacity to drive economic growth and urged entrepreneurs to create more jobs.
Strong bookings for short haul international destinations: Travel portals
High demand for leisure getaways is observed this Holi, with bookings surging for both domestic cultural hubs like Jaipur and Varanasi, and international short-haul destinations like Vietnam and Malaysia. MakeMyTrip and Ixigo report significant year-on-year increases in accommodation and flight bookings, driven by the long weekend and attractive airfare discounts.
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, 70-hr advocate, wants bosses to respect employees, says 'praise people in public'
At TiE Con Mumbai 2025, Infosys founder Narayana Murthy highlighted the importance of compassionate capitalism for India's growth. He urged entrepreneurs to focus on job creation, reduce pay disparities, and treat employees with respect. Murthy also criticized the freebies culture, arguing that poverty could be eliminated through innovation, not handouts. He also cautioned against the misuse of artificial intelligence, stressing its true potential for economic growth.
Narayana Murthy has a solution to end poverty in India. And it's not freebies
Infosys Co-Founder N R Narayana Murthy emphasized that poverty can be eliminated through job creation by innovative entrepreneurs rather than freebies. Speaking at Tiecon Mumbai 2025, he urged entrepreneurs to focus on building businesses to create jobs, warning that no country has successfully solved poverty with freebies. He also criticized most artificial intelligence solutions as rebranded old programs.
Shruti Shibulal buys Infosys shares for Rs 469 crore
Shruti Shibulal, one of the promoters of Infosys, on Wednesday acquired additional shares of the IT firm for Rs 469 crore through an open market transaction. Shruti is daughter of Infosys co-founder and former CEO SD Shibulal.
Shruti Shibulal buys Infosys shares worth Rs 494 crore
Shruti Shibulal, daughter of Infosys co-founder SD Shibulal, purchased Infosys shares worth Rs 494 crore through an open market transaction. She bought 29,84,057 shares at an average price of Rs 1,657 each. Meanwhile, Gaurav Manchanda, a family member of SD Shibulal, sold the same number of shares at the same price.
China's Manus AI announces partnership with Alibaba's Qwen team
Chinese AI startup Manus AI partners with Alibaba’s Qwen AI team to integrate Manus’ functionalities into domestic models and computing platforms. The collaboration leverages Qwen’s open-source AI models for implementation.
Former startup executives catch AI bug
These first-time founders are developing AI agents, platforms, and services, while also building AI infrastructure, all in anticipation of the technological shift transforming how businesses and consumers operate.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman fires back at Elon Musk over 'Tesla Protest' allegations. Is a tech billionaire feud brewing or is it just a tweet war?
Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman are embroiled in a dispute as Musk accuses Hoffman of funding anti-Tesla protests, which Hoffman denies. Musk’s allegations come amid rising consumer backlash against Tesla. Critics say Tesla's troubles are due to Musk's actions and not external sabotage. This high-stakes conflict highlights accountability issues in Silicon Valley.
Elon Musk accuses George Soros and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman of bankrolling anti-Tesla protests to undermine his empire
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has pointed fingers at prominent left-wing figures, including billionaire philanthropist George Soros and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, accusing them of financially backing nationwide protests against his electric vehicle company.
AI shouldn’t be a black box: Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani is impressed with China’s DeepSeek, but...
Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has criticised the increasing complexity of AI models, arguing that it does not necessarily lead to better results. Speaking at the People+AI Mela in Bengaluru, he emphasised the importance of transparency and open-source AI development. He praised China’s DeepSeek project for sharing AI knowledge, supporting the idea that AI models are becoming commodities. Nilekani also highlighted the need for high-quality Indian language datasets to advance AI in India. His focus remains on using AI to deliver real-world benefits.
‘Am I failing my baby?’: Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh has a strong Women’s Day message for mother-entrepreneurs
Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, shared her journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship on Instagram for International Women’s Day. She reflected on her early struggles, self-doubt, and the pressure from society but emphasized perseverance. Her post inspired many, with users celebrating her strength and determination. Apart from Mamaearth, she also co-founded other skincare brands.
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