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ETSA 2026: Consumer brands poised for bigger exits as strategic acquisitions pick up: Sauce’s Manu Chandra
Chandra has been selected for the Midas Touch honour for best investor at The ET Startup Awards 2026, with the jury recognising his track record of backing companies early and delivering significant exits.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recommends 4 books that can change how you think about AI, startups and success
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has recommended four books spanning artificial intelligence, startups, history and resilience. His picks include Nick Bostrom’s Superintelligence, which he called the best book he had seen on superhuman machine intelligence; Alfred Lansing’s The Endurance; Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens, which he highly recommended; and Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh’s Blitzscaling, which he eagerly recommended after reading an early copy.
New York homeowner finds huge fossil teeth while mowing lawn; excavation revealed rare 11,000-year-old mastodon jaw, which will help study Ice Age ecosystem
While mowing his lawn in Orange County, New York, a homeowner stumbled upon fossilised mastodon teeth, sparking the interest of researchers. Upon investigation, they unearthed a complete jaw and additional bones, marking the first significant Ice Age find in over a decade. This rare discovery may unlock secrets about ancient ecosystems, prompting plans for carbon dating and further analysis, shedding light on potential prehistoric remains still hidden in developed areas.
Love ice cream and maths; missed both for Asiad: history-making teen archer Kumkum Mohod
Kumkum Mohod achieved notable success by winning gold medals in both individual and team archery events. She became the first Indian woman to secure an individual recurve gold at the Asian Games. Her triumph included defeating her idol, Olympic champion Kang Chaeyoung, in the quarterfinals of the competition. Kumkum's achievements also secured a quota place for India in the upcoming Olympic Games.
Anil Kapoor, at 69, starts running again after a 4-year break. How basic cardio and strength workouts keep him fit
At 69, Anil Kapoor exemplifies dedication to fitness by resuming his running routine after a four-year break. He emphasizes that his approach has shifted from a focus on speed to one of perseverance. His well-rounded regimen includes strength training, cycling, and cardio, complemented by a diet that fuels his strength and endurance. Kapoor demonstrates that evolving one's fitness is essential for lifelong health.
These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analysts
What is needed in the markets these days is realism. Not fear or gloom, but a clear-eyed acceptance of where things actually stand. Realism means not hoping for things facts do not support. It means accepting that the next few months may be difficult: That earnings may disappoint, that prices may fall further. It also means planning for such a scenario instead of just hoping that it will go away.
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Why bringing back the woolly mammoth isn’t a simple cloning job — scientists are solving a massive genetic engineering puzzle
Colossal Biosciences is working to introduce woolly mammoth traits into Asian elephants through genetic modifications. Researchers are using ancient DNA fragments to identify relevant genetic changes linked to cold survival characteristics. Artificial intelligence is employed to analyze large genetic data sets and streamline the identification of significant mutations. The timeline for creating a mammoth-like calf has shifted to the early 2030s due to increasing complexity.
Norway’s melting ice is revealing 6,000-year-old secrets — but archaeologists are racing to save them
Researchers in Norway have discovered a 5,000 to 6,000-year-old arrow in melting ice. As glaciers retreat, older archaeological materials are increasingly becoming exposed to natural elements. This discovery aids in understanding prehistoric technology and human activity in the mountains. However, the rapid deterioration of organic materials after exposure to air presents a significant challenge for archaeologists.
What glucosamine may be doing inside the brain has scientists taking a closer look at its possible link to dementia progression
Researchers at the University of Florida found links between glucosamine use and higher dementia progression in individuals with mild cognitive impairment. The study analyzed electronic health records and reported statistical associations but did not prove causation. In experiments with mice, glucosamine increased sugar attachment to proteins, negatively impacting memory performance. Analysis of human brain samples revealed similar protein sugar patterns in Alzheimer's patients.
Netflix October 2026 Arrivals: Here's the complete list of new titles
In October 2026, numerous new titles of movies, shows and documentaries will arrive at Netflix throughout the month. Here is the complete list of the titles which will add to the platform.
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 77: This auto ancillary wants to double revenue by FY30. Execution to decide
A business can diversify in two ways: Slowly, by building new capabilities internally; or quickly, by acquisitions. This supplier has chosen the second route. It has expanded from a mechanical-only portfolio to a multi-discipline platform, doubled its manufacturing footprint, and added more than four alliances. The opportunity is obvious: A broader product basket and new global orders. The risk is equally important. The new businesses still have to prove that growth can translate into durable returns.
Astronomers just spotted an “Impossible” planet: Elias 2-24 b is the youngest known planet, and its Jupiter-sized growth could challenge planet formation models
Elias 2-24 b is young enough that astronomers are seeing it before its planetary neighborhood has finished taking shape. Yet the planet is already roughly Jupiter-sized. It orbits about 55 times the Earth-Sun distance, far out in a disk where assembling such a massive world should be difficult and slow. That mismatch is what makes the discovery so intriguing: astronomers are not looking at an old planet and guessing how it formed. They may be watching a giant world grow in real time.
Hayden Panettiere cause of death confirmed: Five substances named in toxicology report and here’s what each finding means
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office announced its findings on Tuesday, more than a month after Panettiere was discovered unresponsive at a home in Greenville, South Carolina. The 36-year-old actor was widely recognized for roles including Claire Bennet in “Heroes,” Juliette Barnes in “Nashville” and Kirby Reed in the “Scream” films.
Factory floor or family office? India’s young rich alarm elders
India’s wealthy business families are increasingly shifting from traditional family businesses to family offices, private equity and startup investments. The trend reflects changing succession strategies as younger heirs cash out or diversify inherited wealth. From Sanghi Industries to Dabur and Homemade Baker’s, India’s next-generation business heirs are reshaping how family fortunes are managed and invested.
A melting glacier exposed a body in the Alps in 1991; 5,300 years after his death, scientists turned Ötzi into one of history's most studied humans
On September 19, 1991, German mountaineers Helmut and Erika Simon were hiking across the Tisenjoch ridge in the Ötztal Alps along the border between Austria and Italy. Stepping off the marked trail near the Hauslabjoch pass at an altitude of 3,210 meters, they noticed something unusual emerging from the melting ice of the Schnalstal glacier. A human torso lay face down in a pool of meltwater, dark skin stretched tightly across frozen bone. Believing they had stumbled upon an unfortunate modern climber or perhaps a lost soldier from the First World War, the couple photographed the site and reported their finding to alpine authorities at a nearby mountain refuge.
31,800 years ago, a squirrel buried fruits inside a Siberian burrow. Thousands of years later, an Ice Age plant was brought back to life using that ancient tissue
A squirrel’s ancient food stash buried deep beneath Siberian permafrost has given scientists a rare glimpse into the Ice Age. The fruits remained frozen for around 31,800 years before researchers discovered a way to use preserved tissue from them to grow living plants, revealing how long some biological material can survive under extreme conditions.
In 1970, an unidentified woman was found dead in Norway's Isdalen valley. 56 long years later, her identity and the full story behind her death remain unresolved to date
The Isdal Woman mystery began in November 1970, when a burned body was discovered in Norway’s remote Isdalen Valley near Bergen. Investigators found unusual clues, including belongings with identifying labels removed, two suitcases containing wigs and clothes, and notes that appeared to record hotel stays under different names. Her identity was never established, while the circumstances surrounding her death led to theories ranging from espionage to other unexplained possibilities. Although the case was closed in 1971, renewed investigations decades later examined her background, movements and physical evidence. Yet 56 years later, her identity and the full story remain unresolved.
Saving face, from the sun: China's facekini boom isn't just about fair skin
Across various regions in Asia, especially in China, a cultural affinity for lighter skin tones remains prevalent. Women are adopting facekinis and other UV-blocking garments to protect their skin from sun exposure. This phenomenon is often justified through health benefits and anti-aging claims rather than being recognised as colourism.
In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries
In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation focused on climate change, wildlife, oceans, forests, indigenous rights and conservation. It awarded more than $80 million in grants and supported projects in 50 countries. DiCaprio also used films such as The 11th Hour and Before the Flood to reach audiences worldwide.
Meet Anirudh Rao, the 12-year-old Colorado inventor who built a drone system that could increase tornado warnings from 13 minutes to 40
Predicting and warning people about tornadoes remains an exceptionally difficult scientific challenge. Tornado-producing storms can intensify quickly, background atmospheric noise can complicate the detection of acoustic signals, and even powerful rotating thunderstorms do not always generate tornadoes. Warning systems therefore face a difficult trade-off: providing as much advance notice as possible without issuing so many false alarms that warnings lose their effectiveness.
A retired Clipper C96 wind-turbine blade was redesigned as a US transmission pole; engineers found it met ASCE and NESC loads with acceptable deflection
Engineers are exploring repurposing old wind turbine blades into transmission line poles. A study found a retired Clipper C96 blade met US engineering code requirements. These blades, made of strong glass fiber and resin, are difficult to recycle. Global blade waste is projected to reach millions of tonnes by 2050. This innovative approach offers a promising solution for waste management and infrastructure.
Strange 8.5-inch object found in California creek turns out to be 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth; scientist says, “I had chills and shivers up and down my spine”
A researcher surveying a San Mateo County creek for a frog habitat stumbled upon a remarkably preserved Pacific mastodon molar, a rare Ice Age relic estimated to be at least 10,000 years old. Paleontologists confirmed it was an intact molar from an adult Pacific mastodon. The tooth is about 8.5 inches long, 7 inches deep and 3 inches wide.
Humans used betel nuts as drugs 25,000 years ago: Ancient teeth reveal the surprising psychoactive habit that began around the Ice Age
Ancient teeth from Sulawesi show betel nut use 25,000 years ago. This habit predates early farming and represents habitual drug use. Researchers found chemical traces and unusual tooth wear patterns. Betel nut use may have begun to relieve tooth pain and discomfort. This discovery pushes back the known history of psychoactive substance consumption.
Alfred Cralle, a Pittsburgh porter, patented his ice-cream mold and disher in 1897; its thumb-operated scraper let servers dish 40 to 50 plates a minute
Alfred L. Cralle, a Black American inventor, patented the ice cream scoop in 1897. His simple yet effective design revolutionized ice cream serving processes. This invention became a common kitchen staple across America. Cralle's story highlights inventors often lacking recognition and financial reward. His persistence in solving everyday problems offers valuable lessons for aspiring innovators.
Texas will pay you $100 for catching this invasive fish as officials warn anglers to ‘Keep, Cool, Call’
Texas is offering anglers $100 for every invasive black carp caught and reported as part of a multi-state research effort. Anyone who believes they have caught a black carp is being urged to follow the “Keep, Cool, Call” procedure. Here’s why the fish is a concern for freshwater mussels and what anglers should do if they catch one.
In 2011, Swedish and Danish researchers fenced muskoxen out of test areas in Greenland. 3 years later, plants there absorbed only half as much carbon in summer
Muskoxen, ancient Arctic survivors, maintain healthy grasslands which store vital carbon. These large herbivores face threats from climate change and increased predation. Historically, overhunting pushed muskoxen populations toward extinction in many regions. International efforts have aided recovery, but enforcement remains a serious concern.
A 31,000-year-old fossil has challenged everything scientists thought about the extinct 'American cheetah' — its DNA and diet tell a surprising story
Ancient DNA studies have rewritten the family tree of the "American cheetah," Miracinonyx trumani. Genetic evidence shows this extinct cat was closely related to modern pumas. Fossil analysis suggests a surprisingly varied diet, including aquatic prey. This indicates a remarkable adaptability to different environments across North America. The findings challenge the long-held perception of this predator as a specialized speed hunter.
ICE Age, the game Don of the MAGAsaurs
The White House launched online games with "MAGA" themes, featuring deportation and border wall building. One game depicts border czar Tom Homan chasing migrants along the Rio Grande river. Another game, "Build the Wall," instructs players to "protect the border from the coming horde." Rights groups criticised the games, calling them a "lack of seriousness" and dehumanising.
He lived in the US for 30 years & was seeking citizenship — then ICE detained the 76-year-old at his interview as his cancer treatment hung in the balance
A 76-year-old Filipino national was detained by immigration officials during his citizenship interview. He had lived in the United States for thirty years and was seeking naturalization. The man is currently undergoing treatment for advanced prostate cancer and requires ongoing medical care. His family and advocates express concern over his detention and disrupted medical treatment. They are now pushing for his release while his immigration case continues.
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