Earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? CA warns why your savings still look small and shares the wealth-building formulaCA Nitin Kaushik warns that earning Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in Bengaluru or Gurgaon does not guarantee strong savings. He says lifestyle i...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'When you're dying of thirst, it's too late to...' - this inspirational saying teaches life lessons on preparation, foresight, making smart decisions before a crisis and why planning ahead can save you from bigger problemsJapanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights preparing for future needs proactively. Waiting until a crisis arrives often limi...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
In 2018, an Indonesian teenager’s floating fishing hut broke free during a storm; he drifted for 49 days as more than 10 ships passed without seeing himAn Indonesian teenager's remarkable survival story began when fierce winds snapped the ropes of his fishing platform, casting him into the ...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Home loan EMI, amortisation and prepayment- The mathematics every borrower in India must understandUnderstanding home loan mechanics helps borrowers reduce total borrowing costs. The reducing balance method ensures interest decreases as t...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Scheme selection key as mutual fund returns vary widely across categoriesMutual fund returns show significant differences between top and bottom performers. The flexi-cap category saw a wide gap between gains and...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
In 1999, Swedish doctor Anna Bågenholm was trapped beneath river ice in Norway for 80 minutes, and her heart stopped; five months later, she returned to workAnna Bågenholm survived 80 minutes trapped in freezing water after a skiing accident. Her body temperature dropped to a record low of 13.7 ...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Smallcaps set for strong earnings rebound in FY27; Mirae Asset’s Varun Goel names 3 winning themesHe expects a robust recovery in FY27 and sees the strongest opportunities in capital goods, financials and healthcare, while remaining caut...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
Japanese proverb of the day: 'An ant's nest could bring down...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on overlooked problems, minor actions, massive consequences, compound impact, early prevention and collective effortJapanese proverb of the day highlights the meaning of the saying, "An ant's nest could bring down a hill." The proverb teaches that small p...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
1,700 years buried and forgotten: Archaeologists find thousands of coins stashed in clay jars under an ancient French homeArchaeologists in France just pulled out over 40,000 ancient coins from three clay pots hidden under someone's living room floor. And the s...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Higher FCNR and NRE FD interest rates: This bank revises NRE rates to 7.60% and FCNR rates to 7.40%; check detailsAU Small Finance Bank has raised interest rates on FCNR(B) and NRE fixed deposits. These new rates are effective from July 27, 2026, for sp...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Donald Trump demands Senate to cancel August break until it passes voting billPresident Trump urged Senator John Thune to cancel the Senate's August break. He wants senators to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship votin...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Small, medium banks offer higher rates to attract NRI depositsSmall and mid-sized Indian banks are ramping up FCNR(B) deposit rates to attract non-resident Indians after interest rate deregulation, off...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
In 1872, a Jamaican planter imported nine mongooses to kill rats in his sugarcane fields; the predators then turned on native birds and reptilesJamaican planters introduced mongooses to combat rat infestations destroying sugarcane harvests. These predators, however, did not stop at ...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Stopping SIPs? Here's how lost time can delay your financial goalsFinancial mistakes are often measured by lost rupees, not lost time. Compounding benefits are significantly impacted by delays and interrup...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Best Italian Proverb of the Day: “Money doesn’t grow on...” — Inspiring lessons for financial wisdom and life stabilityThe Italian proverb 'Money doesn't grow on trees' teaches financial prudence and resourcefulness. This timeless saying emphasizes that earn...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
GPF interest rate for government employees: Has Finance Ministry changed GPF rate from 7.1% for July-September 2026 quarter?The Ministry of Finance has announced the GPF interest rate for the upcoming quarter. General Provident Fund and similar government funds w...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Worried over losing interest income, Hyderabad man refused to keep single rupee in FASTag wallet. Financial advisor explains a savings vs wealth creation mistakeA Hyderabad man's decision to avoid keeping money in his FASTag wallet because it earned no interest sparked a debate on personal finance. ...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.56 PM IST