8th Pay Commission: AIDEF demands Rs 69,000 minimum pay, 3.83 fitment factor and 11-year commutation period8th Pay Commission news: AIDEF has put forth demands regarding family units and pay calculations for the 8th Pay Commission. They request a...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Why Social Security gives some families $255 after death while eligible survivors can receive monthly benefits - a rule unchanged since 1954A viral TikTok about a family receiving just $255 after paying more than $1 million into Social Security has sparked debate over what happe...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Your house is worth Rs 2 crore, but are you really retirement ready?While an expensive home is nothing less than an achievement, you must remember that the house in which you live produces no rent at all. Ap...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket after injury strugglesEngland fast bowler Mark Wood has retired from international cricket at 36 after an 11-year career, following a series of injury setbacks. ...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Retiring at 50, 58 or 60: How much EPS pension do you lose by retiring early?EPS pension calculator: Employees’ Pension Scheme members can retire early from age fifty. Deferred retirement allows for increased pension...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Perpetual student, valued by degreesA New Zealander's remarkable academic journey presents India with a fresh perspective on success. This model of lifelong learning could shi...
21 Sep, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
In 2021, an Australian retiree began rebuilding his hometown as it looked in the 1960s; three years later, the model became a permanent heritage displayAfter dedicating three years to his passion, Morrie Russell unveiled a stunning miniature model of Narrogin, capturing the essence of the t...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Social Security payments worth up to $5,181 are going out this week: Here’s who gets paid September 23 and why most retirees won’t receive that muchSocial Security payments are going out this week, with the next round scheduled for September 23, 2026. Here’s who is eligible for the paym...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Sunset years, rising prices: Coimbatore's senior-living villas ride India's retirement boomCoimbatore is now India's leading senior-living destination, attracting retirees from major cities. This southern city offers pleasant weat...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
In 2021, Danish partners launched DecomBlades to recycle retired wind turbine blades. 5 years later, 40 tonnes of recovered glass fibre had entered new blades in TaiwanSince launching in 2021, Denmark’s DecomBlades project has turned retired wind turbine materials into resources for new turbines. Its pyrol...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
In 2026, Australian surfer Banjo Hunt transformed a retired wind turbine blade into surfboard fins. Years later, the experiment shows how old composites can find new usesBanjo Hunt’s turbine-blade surfboard fins tell a larger story about the next stage of the renewable-energy transition. Wind power can reduc...
19 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Michigan researchers give used wind turbine blades a sweet second life. Turned it into gummy bears, here's how they didMichigan researchers have developed a way to recycle retired wind-turbine blades into useful products, including gummy bears. The innovativ...
19 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India in transition but Australia would expect to face against a very strong team, says Australian batter VogesFormer Australian batter Adam Voges anticipates a strong Indian Test team for the upcoming series. He expects a challenging battle against ...
19 Sep, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tablesIreland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picni...
19 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Is Punjab heading towards UPS-like pension scheme? Here’s what its notification suggestsThe Punjab government is taking a closer look at its pension scheme for state employees, with the goal of aligning benefits more closely to...
17 Sep, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
70% think Rs 1 crore is enough for retirement; can it meet your retirement goal?Is Rs 1 crore enough for retirement? A new study reveals declining confidence among urban Indians, with many accumulating only 28% of their...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
‘Biggest crash in history has begun’: Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki sounds the alarmRobert Kiyosaki has warned of a potential historic stock and bond market crash, saying the downturn began in Europe and Japan and could spr...
16 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST