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No house or car. Techie saving Rs 10 lakh a month even refuses to buy a TV or couch. His reason: prioritising hobbies and travelA Meta software engineer earning over Rs 2.5 crore annually lives a minimalist life in the San Francisco Bay Area, foregoing a car, couch, ...
Today's life lesson from Brad Pitt's movie: 'Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy things we don’t need...' - Fight Club's famous dialogue warns about the danger of chasing social expectationsFight Club remains one of the most talked-about films of the late 1990s because of its sharp commentary on consumerism, identity and emotio...
PM Modi’s security cannot be compromised for fuel savings, says former R&AW chiefFormer R&AW Secretary Samant Goel has opposed reducing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy and security, citing evolving threats like dro...
Quote of the day by Demi Moore: “There’s nothing wrong with having a desire to want nice things…”Hollywood star Demi Moore's words are resonating today. She states wanting nice things is fine, but valuing oneself based on possessions is...
Earning Rs 20 lakh can still leave you middle class? CA’s warns about silent money mistakes urban Indians makeMany professionals earn lakhs but face financial anxiety. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns that high salaries can become a 'high-sp...
Robert Kiyosaki asks: Why are outdated money habits still trapping hardworking professionals despite rising salaries? The viral Rich Dad Poor Dad wealth lesson reshaping financial freedom globallyMore than 62% of working professionals now live paycheck to paycheck despite rising salaries and better jobs. That growing financial pressu...
How cashback credit cards are shaping everyday spending habitsIDFC FIRST Bank's FIRST EARN and Hello Cashback credit cards offer straightforward cashback on daily transactions, maximizing savings witho...
Quote of the day by Socrates: “He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he.....” — How the ancient Greek philosopher who inspired Western philosophy still explains why endless desire, not lack of success, leaves millions emotionally unfulfilled in modern life todayQuote of the day by Socrates meaning: Why endless desire keeps successful people emotionally unfulfilled even after achieving more. Socrate...
Elon Musk vs Sam Altman heads to court in blockbuster AI showdown with billions at stakeA major legal battle begins this week in California. Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI. The case centers on OpenAI's shift from a no...
Warren Buffett once treated Bill Gates at McDonald's using coupons: How frugal is his lifestyleWarren Buffett’s famously frugal lifestyle is reflected in everything from using McDonald’s coupons to letting market conditions decide his...
Ashamed of a Creta? Father’s viral post sparks debate on kids, class & ‘car pressure’ in elite schools in IndiaA father's candid post about his son's subtle shame over his car highlights social pressures in affluent schools. The 16-year-old prefers b...
Air pollution: Car now status symbol, people saving money to buy 4-wheelers, says CJI Surya KantChief Justice of India Surya Kant observed that cars have become status symbols, leading people to abandon bicycles. He suggested that the ...
Bengaluru luxury cars are like Virat Kohli in gully cricket: Founder questions logic behind Rs 2 crore car purchaseThe rising trend of luxury car ownership in India has sparked debates over practicality, especially in congested cities like Bengaluru. PR ...
India's middle class saves for outdated luxury: AI start-up founder warns success standards have moved onIndia’s middle class continues to save for traditional milestones like cars and houses, but these goals are increasingly losing their aspir...
Vestigial luxury has its own logic, marketAll luxury products are status enhancers. Functionality is a key feature. Being seen with an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max costing ₹1.9 lakh also...
Uday Kotak drives a point home, says cars no longer a status symbolHe gave the example of his son who prefers to take a taxi rather than take a car.
Sajjan Jindal, Chairman and MD of JSW Group, has a new environment friendly status symbolHe has recently started driving an electric car worth Rs 50 lakh.