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Earth is absorbing more heat than it releases, and new research suggests changing clouds, not cleaner air, are driving the imbalance, raising fresh questions about how quickly global warming could accelerate.

Goa entrepreneur says father's cancer pushed him into making money: 'It's trauma response'

Raj Kunkolienkar had a message to families facing the same terror his lived through: they are not alone, and financial preparedness is not a luxury — it is dignity. He also had a note for those who still have time: 'Get insurance. And take your parents out for dinner while they’re still around.'

Billionaire tries to persuade people not to become entrepreneurs: ‘You can go bankrupt’

When asked whether he shared the 'crazy' streak often attributed to billionaires, Mike Repole didn’t hesitate. 'I started crazy,' he said. 'Crazy people change the world.'

Indian businessman in UK earns Rs 18,000 an hour training AI models: 'Curiosity drew me in'

The 34-year-old spent six years at Microsoft working on cloud and AI partnerships. He has also published research on the future of achievement in an AI era, and thus the idea of helping train AI systems felt 'natural' to him.

Exclusive: Arjun Sen revisits his cancer battle, motivation that carried him through his toughest days, says, "be in the present, appreciate people"

Arjun Sen, once an IIT-trained corporate achiever in the US, now carries the weight of more than twenty surgeries. His story has shifted from ambition to survival, resilience, and a hard-earned clarity about life.

Billionaire entrepreneur says work-life balance is 'the biggest line of bulls*** that’s ever been created'

Jimmy John Liautaud, the 61-year-old founder of Jimmy John’s sandwich chain, said building a billion-dollar business demands relentless effort and zero compromise. Jimmy John Liautaud

Nithin Kamath finds public speaking networking 'especially harder after the stroke last year'

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath's biggest takeaway from the global event was his conviction that 'Outside of the US and China, India is easily the most vibrant place for entrepreneurs today'.

Man drops out of top China university, rejects US PhD offer to sell snacks. He earns Rs 12,000 a day

The 24-year-old acknowledged that his unconventional career shift has gotten him a lot of attention both online and offline, and he is not shying away from the limelight.

India focused on sustainable growth, budget 2025-26 emphasizes long-term vision and entrepreneurial spirit: Finance Secretary

Talking about the Union Budget, Pandey emphasized its balanced approach, featuring both demand and supply-side measures. He stressed that India's focus is on entrepreneurial energy, increasing productivity, and enhancing employability among the youth.

Rejected by Stanford University,17-year-old entrepreneur bags $10,000 grant on same day

Users suggested the 17-year-old consider opportunities like Y Combinator or the Thiel Fellowship, calling them more selective and potentially impactful than Stanford.

Woman turned down job, started a business with $50,000. The company is worth $1.2 billion now

What began as a call-in service and newsletter evolved into a digital powerhouse, connecting millions of homeowners with service providers for everything from repairs to cleaning.

Bengaluru entrepreneur leaving city after 14 years posts emotional note. He is now hiring in Pune

The entrepreneur credited Bengaluru for pivotal milestones: his first job, international travel, successful business ventures, startup funding, and even his life partner.

Woman started a bag business from her living room. It now brings in $9 million a year

Jenny Lei used $300,000 saved from a purse dropshipping side hustle to fund the initial production. But the first prototype was a disappointment—she described it as 'looking like a kindergartener’s art project.'

College dropout fired from job turns Rs 25,000 into Rs 34 crores a year with tea business. Then, a Shark Tank deal

What began as a humble venture has now grown into a business with $4 million in revenue, including nearly $800,000 in profit.

Entrepreneur, 24, left US for Bali, works 30-hour weeks & makes Rs 2.15 crore a year

Steven Guo’s entrepreneurial journey began when he was just 12. A summer project hosting a Minecraft server for friends turned into an unexpected moneymaker when other players started joining and paying for perks.

‘Founders don’t operate to win approval, but because they believe in their vision’

“Stay hungry, stay foolish” was Steve Jobs’ motto. Entrepreneurship encapsulates that pithy philosophy. It serves as the motive force of widespread prosperity in rich countries. An Indian entrepreneur outlines his journey and the beliefs which made him persist with taking risks

IT worker was asked to relocate at his job. He quit & used the severance money to start a business in 90 days

Corry Banks dedicated 90 days after leaving his job to establishing Modbap Modular, focusing on his product design and refining his brand pitch.

16-year-old started a side hustle from her garage in 2020. She is set to make $3.1 million this year

A key factor in Evangelina Petrakis' growth has been her dedication to the craft, with workweeks sometimes stretching up to 80 hours. She has a small team that includes her mother and a couple of employees.

Rs 1.68 lakh investment to Rs 84 lakh revenue: How a woman turned her side hustle into a booming business

With her last $2,000, Anna-Marie Ortiz covered essential supplies, a website, and branding. She avoided online advertising costs by targeting neighbourhoods with flyers and business cards.

Delhi entrepreneur says he didn't party, started working at 14. At 23, he earns Rs 4.20 crore annually

While the entrepreneur's tweet aimed to motivate, it sparked backlash, with several users accusing him of glorifying hustle culture and creating unnecessary pressure for young people.

Karnataka’s ‘quit job to become entrepreneur’ scheme: 192 apply for Rs 25K monthly aid for 1 year

Under the Rajiv Gandhi Entrepreneurship Programme, the state will provide a monthly grant of Rs 25,000 to 30 innovators for 12 months

Quitting your job to pursue entrepreneurship? Karnataka to offer Rs 25K a month, says Priyank Kharge

Speaking at the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave, Karnataka IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge announced that they will introduce sector-specific corridors for startups, including an AI corridor with San Francisco as a sister city to Bengaluru.

Entrepreneur sent cold email to Nithin Kamath. He replied in 10 mins, invested in 2 days

A recent series of tweets by an entrepreneur recounted how a simple act of reaching out led to a game-changing investment from Nithin Kamath.

Bengaluru cab driver builds app to rival Uber, Ola

The Uber driver-cum-entrepreneur claims that his Nano Travels app has already attracted over 600 drivers.

'I went mental': man who sold his IT firm, made a fortune but couldn’t find fulfilment in expensive cars, travel

Sensibull CEO Abid Hassan sparked a debate with a post about his acquaintance who made a fortune by selling his tech startup, spent his money on expensive cars and travelling the world, but could not find fulfilment in any of it.