LVMH signed a secret 2002 pact to buy Hermes heir's shares. Now he says his fortune is missingLuxury giant LVMH signed a secret 2002 agreement to buy Hermes shares from Nicolas Puech. The company also paid his wealth manager over twe...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
A couple bought Marilyn Monroe’s final Los Angeles home and planned to demolish it; the city declared it a historic landmark, triggering a federal battle over property rights and lost valueMarilyn Monroe's former home in Los Angeles has transformed into a controversial site as owners contest the city's decision to designate it...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
US sanctions were meant to slow China’s tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovationChinese firms sanctioned by the US are increasing patent citations of academic research. This shift suggests a move towards domestic expert...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
₹25,000 EPF wage ceiling: What employees need to know about EPF, EPS and EDLIThe Employees Provident Fund Organisation has introduced a new wage ceiling of Rs 25,000, which will directly influence the contributions m...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Russians begin voting in controlled election as war dragsRussia began voting Friday in a three-day parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 202...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Social Security Update: Social security survivor benefits may soon see a major change; know why this new bipartisan bill matters for millions of AmericansSocial security update: A new bipartisan proposal in Congress could change the way families apply for Social Security survivor benefits, in...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Will this EPF insurance limit rise to Rs 10.50 lakh after EPF wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000?The government has approved raising the EPF wage ceiling to Rs 25,000. This change will significantly increase the Employees’ Deposit Linke...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
He trusted Canara Bank for 31 Years, then was sold a life insurance plan that pays at age 93; IRDAI orders Rs 4 lakh refund and ₹1 crore fine for mis-sellingIRDAI has imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company over the sale of a deferred annuity policy to an 88-year-old cus...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Did you change your EPF nomination after marriage? Time to act is now, as it becomes invalid if you don’tDid you realize that getting married may nullify your EPF nomination? This frequent oversight can lead to significant issues for your famil...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
The US eradicated this flesh-eating parasite decades ago. Now it is detected in Texas and New MexicoAfter vanishing for decades, the New World screwworm has made a distressing return to the United States. To address this threat, scientists...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Maratha quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil leaves Jalna for Mumbai to begin indefinite fast over reservation demandsMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil is marching towards Mumbai for an indefinite hunger strike. He issued an ultimatum to the Mahara...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand accessAnd despite the United States' international aid cuts, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman said he would continue pressing Congress and Presid...
15 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
New TB vaccines expected from 2029 could prevent 7.3 million deaths by 2050, Gavi saysBy 2029, new tuberculosis vaccines are expected to save more than seven million lives, emerging as a crucial element for global health impr...
14 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Does smoking protect against Parkinson’s? A study of half a million people points to carbon monoxide, revealing a surprising clue in cigarette smokeA recent study indicates that carbon monoxide might be responsible for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease, as opposed to nicotine. Re...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Employer-funded life insurance: How group term cover, riders and keyman insurance can strengthen your protectionThe base GTL is where most organisations start. Voluntary enhancement provides affordable cover without underwriting hurdles. Riders extend...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Could living near mountain lions actually make you safer? New study finds fewer dangerous animal-vehicle collisions where these powerful predators are presentCould living near mountain lions actually make you safer? Recent studies suggest that the presence of mountain lions could improve road saf...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
What if cleaning the air could make the world richer? UN-backed report reveals a $15 return for every $1 spent on pollution and climate actionA UN report highlights that addressing air pollution and climate change together offers economic gains. Coordinated actions could prevent m...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST