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Bengaluru techie turned Rapido driver to clean debts and realises bitter truth about an 'invisible' section of society: 'We often complain...'
A tech professional recently revealed on Reddit how he was made to work as a Rapido driver to pay off credit card bills and how misbehaviour from customers opened his eyes to the plight of gig workers who have to depend on this low-paying profession for their livelihood
India enters the story as China begins to rewrite the chips playbook
India and China are pursuing sharply different semiconductor strategies. While China is developing domestic lithography machines to reduce reliance on foreign technology, India is strengthening ties with ASML through Tata Electronics to enter the global semiconductor equipment supply chain. The Tata-ASML discussions could help India build advanced manufacturing capabilities and emerge as a key player in the semiconductor ecosystem.
Bank credit to industry up 19%, personal loans stay strong
Banking credit to industry saw a robust 19% year-on-year increase. Personal loan growth also remained strong, expanding 16% compared to last year. Loans against gold jewellery surged by 93%, leading personal loan segment growth. Vehicle loans followed with a 17% expansion, while credit card growth decelerated. Education loans maintained strong growth at 13% year-on-year.
AI application experts in high demand as companies pursue efficiency, customer focus
Indian companies now prioritize engineers applying AI to solve customer issues. Demand for agentic and forward-deployed AI engineers has significantly increased. Firms are leveraging AI for both customer-facing solutions and internal process improvements. Companies are also developing workforce capabilities in digital and AI technologies. This shift reflects a growing need for talent bridging technology and business impact.
Rs 2 crore salary rejected without a second thought: Techie chooses lower income job and the internet agrees with his logic
A Dubai-based software developer's LinkedIn post has gone viral after he shared why a friend rejected a Rs 2 crore annual salary in India for a lower-paying job in the US. The techie said predictable work hours and the ability to disconnect after office hours mattered more than a bigger paycheck. The post sparked a lively debate online, with many professionals agreeing that work-life balance is becoming just as important as salary, while others argued that the experience depends on the company and its work culture.
Esstee Exports bets on IoT platform Texplus to boost textile factory efficiency by up to 20%
Designed specifically for the apparel manufacturing sector, Texplus offers a digital platform that connects every stage of the manufacturing process through real-time monitoring, QR-code traceability, production analytics, workflow automation and AI-powered decision support.
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Enterprise software company Capillary Technologies orders forensic audit into €3 million fraud
The development follows Capillary's July 6 disclosure that fraudsters used "very advanced deep-fake methodologies like voice cloning, signature forging, social engineering" to impersonate key managerial personnel and fraudulently transfer funds worth about €3 million to unauthorised third-party bank accounts.
Sarvam lines up full-stack AI strategy to take on OpenAI, Anthropic
Sarvam is building a complete AI stack to challenge global leaders. Their large language models will offer Indian language support at lower prices. The company is also developing cyber capabilities and defense solutions for enterprises. Sarvam plans to establish data centers and forge strategic partnerships across India. This Indian AI firm aims for self-sufficiency while leveraging global advancements.
The end of the ticket is only the beginning
At Atlassian's latest leadership roundtable, CIOs, CTOs and engineering heads across automotive, retail, fintech, and logistics spoke about what gets lost (and retained) when AI takes the wheel.
He could have joined Tesla. Instead, this Bengaluru techie quit Toyota and Volvo to build electric tractors for farmers
Bengaluru startup Moonrider is developing electric tractors for Indian farmers. The company aims to replace diesel-powered machines with sustainable alternatives. Moonrider has secured significant funding and pre-orders for its innovative vehicles. Their tractors offer extended battery life and rapid charging capabilities. This initiative promises reduced operational costs for agricultural practices.
Cognizant lifts annual profit forecast on strong financial services growth
Cognizant Technology forecasts third-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates. Clients remain cautious on discretionary IT spending and large investments. The company expects annual revenue between $22.04 billion and $22.35 billion. This comes after reporting second-quarter revenue in line with estimates. Enterprises are prioritizing data center infrastructure over software as AI adoption accelerates.
How origami inspired 18-year-old Hikaru Kuribayashi to win a $100,000 prize over 1,700 students at a science fair
Inspired by the origami patterns he saw in nature, 18-year-old Hikaru Kuribayashi from Japan developed a groundbreaking simulation program that won him the $100,000 top prize at the 2026 Regeneron ISEF. His journey from childhood curiosity to beating more than 1,700 students worldwide is a story of innovation, perseverance and scientific passion.
In 1955, a forgotten NASA pioneer began work that helped reach the edge of the Solar System — how Annie Easley’s journey from NACA to the iconic Cassini mission is inspiring America once again
Most people know the names behind the Moon landing. Few know Annie Easley. Yet her work helped shape America's space future. She joined NACA, the agency that became NASA, in 1955. As a mathematician and computer programmer, she solved complex problems that supported advanced rocket systems. Her contributions later connected to missions like Cassini, which explored Saturn. Today, Annie Easley's NASA story is inspiring a new generation to dream bigger.
Vishal Sikka bets on 'AI surfing' with Hang Ten, raises $32 million to help enterprises ride the wave
Hang Ten Systems, a new enterprise AI startup, has secured significant seed funding. The company aims to guide businesses in leveraging artificial intelligence for transformation. It will expand its engineering team and strengthen its AI platform capabilities. Hang Ten will advise chief executives on AI strategy and implementation across various functions. This initiative seeks to bridge the gap between AI potential and enterprise adoption.
Nvidia-backed neoclouds hover over India to lease data centre capacity
CoreWeave, Together AI, Nebius, Lambda Labs, Crusoe and Nscale are in various stages of discussions with companies such as Sify Technologies, Yotta Data Services, CapitaLand Investment, CtrlS Datacentres and Tata Communications to lease compute capacity for AI inference workloads, people familiar with the matter told ET.
India's AI boom is rewarding engineers more than coders
India's AI and manufacturing push is reshaping job market, with engineers, technical support professionals and infrastructure roles seeing stronger salary growth than software developers, according to TeamLease. Backed by govt investments in semiconductors, electronics and EVs, the country's next wage boom appears increasingly tied to building and running AI infra.
Cadence raises annual forecasts as demand booms for AI chip design
Cadence now expects 2026 revenue to be between $6.26 billion and $6.34 billion, up from its prior projection of $6.13 billion to $6.23 billion. Demand has risen sharply for Cadence's software as chipmakers and technology companies develop increasingly sophisticated systems-on-chip (SoCs) and AI accelerators.
Shop-floor AI drives Zebra’s India plans
Bots on the Shop Floor Zebra Tech CEO Bill Burns explains to Suraksha P how frontier AI models complement, rather than replace, frontline workers
AI blows up IT playbook: Lines between AI labs and IT services firms start to blur
The enterprise services business they have dominated for decades is beginning to see a new breed of rival. OpenAI and Anthropic are no longer just building artificial intelligence models. They are moving into enterprise implementation, consulting and workflow redesign, armed with an army of Forward Deployment Engineers (FDE). And, another set of ‘AI-native services firms’ is adding to the competition.
The FIFA WC Oracle: No-code, big game
With the 2026 World Cup coming up, I had wanted a simple way to make a prediction for every match, write down why I picked a side, and then track how right or wrong I turned out to be. I did not want a spreadsheet, writes Farooq Adam
No IIT, NIT. Hyderabad techie, grew up without a computer at home, was rejected by 27 universities. How did he land a job in Meta?
Nothing can beat determination and perseverance when it comes to 'making it' in the professional field. Recently, a viral post on X, shared by a user named Vikas Alwys recounted the story of a tech professional who did not have an IIT, NIT degree to his name, but ultimately secured a position at Meta and is now a CTO at a startup in San Francisco.
AI+ wants to be India's answer to global smartphone brands
Madhav Sheth aims to build India's first globally competitive smartphone brand, AI+.He is leveraging two decades of experience from China's smartphone market.The company has already achieved significant revenue growth in its initial operations.AI+ is investing heavily in research and development for indigenous technology.This initiative seeks to strengthen India's component manufacturing ecosystem significantly.
Meet Prithvi Sanghani: Farmer's daughter who helped build the autopilot system for India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1
Prithvi Sanghani, from a farming family, played a key role in Vikram-1's autopilot system. This Indian space startup's rocket achieved its maiden orbital mission recently. Sanghani's background highlights opportunities for students in aerospace engineering. She previously worked at DRDO, contributing to missile development programs. Now pursuing further studies abroad, her story inspires many aspiring engineers.
Unexpected gainer of trouble in the Gulf? 13 stocks from backend of the EV shift, with upside potential of up to 33%
Most investors seeking exposure to the EV shift choose the obvious: A pure EV company; a scooter or car maker. They are the face of the transformation, the front of the chain. But behind that visible brand is a long line of back-end businesses that most buyers never think about. And it is here that a great deal of the value and change actually lives. Check out Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, for price targets of over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum – to generate standardised scores. SR+ Reports is a complimentary offering to ETPrime members.
Elon Musk to make X's entire codebase open source in August
Elon Musk had first revealed the plan last week, saying the company was identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities before the release. He had also assured that independent reviewers would be invited to verify that the software running on X matches the code that is made publicly available.
The AI race isn't about bigger models—it's about India
India can become the world's AI deployment hub by leveraging its software engineering workforce and enterprise IT experience. Enterprises will come to India to reinvent their businesses with AI integration and transformation consulting. This opportunity encompasses AI operations, cybersecurity, governance, and managed AI services. Policymakers must invest in sovereign compute and trusted data infrastructure for responsible innovation.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis reveals who will use AI 10 times more effectively than everyone else, & why students should still learn coding
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis believes professionals with strong STEM backgrounds will be best placed to benefit from artificial intelligence, as technical knowledge will help them use AI tools more effectively. He also emphasised the growing importance of humanities subjects such as philosophy and economics in addressing AI's ethical and societal challenges.
Bengaluru techie was earning Rs 50 LPA. Won an award. Weeks later, he got a huge shock: ‘No meeting, no warning…’
A story of a techie who lost his dream job with one cold email is going viral on X. Despite being a star employee at one of the top MNCs, he lost his high paying job within moments.
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