You need nearly Rs 7 crore to raise a child in an Indian metro: Oxford trained financial advisor's viral video sparks debateRaising a child in an Indian metro city could cost Rs 6.75 crore over 21 years. Financial advisor Udayan Adhye highlights education inflati...
12 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Karnataka weighs mobile ban for students, says Dy CM; schools urge cautionKarnataka government is considering a ban on mobile phones for school children. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that parents are...
23 Feb, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
How many parents still pass the ‘screen test’ in a gadget-driven world?A family's interaction with their child during a flight delay caught the author's attention. The parents engaged the child without relying ...
26 Jul, 2025, 12.25 AM IST
Rs 5,000 crore self-made man to parents: 'Stop pampering kids, your love alone won't make children feel loved'Parenting dilemmas are common. Dr. A. Velumani, Thyrocare founder, joined an online discussion about over-pampering children. He emphasized...
17 May, 2025, 11.05 AM IST
MapmyIndia withdraws plan to invest Rs 35 crore in B2C venture amid concerns raised by minority shareholdersThe chief executive officer (CEO) said that although MapmyIndia's board approved the investment, it will not take place due to the concerns...
03 Dec, 2024, 09.05 PM IST
RBI can handle forex swings well: Deputy Guv Rabi SankarRBI Deputy Governor Rabi Sankar expressed confidence in India's ability to navigate potential market volatility stemming from the Trump pre...
08 Nov, 2024, 12.30 AM IST
Paytm withdraws general insurance licence application; to focus on distribution-only modelTroubled fintech Paytm will increase focus on insurance distribution. It had earmarked Rs 950 crore to invest in the entity applying for th...
26 May, 2024, 04.17 PM IST
Put your devices away. Spending too much time on phones, tablets can accelerate ageing processExcessive screen time can also prove detrimental to your brain.
02 Sep, 2022, 03.17 PM IST
Covid brings about another illness: Gadget addictionExcessive Internet/gaming/mobile addiction, a worrying trend even in pre-Covid days, has reached new heights during the pandemic, say psych...
04 Sep, 2021, 08.25 AM IST
Why millennials should not be pressured into making unsuitable money decisionsIf the expectation at school was about marks, performance and admissions, etc, did that pressure just extend into their adult lives, in the...
06 Jul, 2020, 06.30 AM IST
Financial planning skills are best learnt from parents, not at schoolThe responsibility of nurturing the right attitudes about money which play a key role as an adult, lies primarily with parents and not the ...
30 Jul, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
Desktops, laptops still popular mode of accessing Internet: TCSAbout 26 pc respondents said they spend at least an hour everyday online, while 27 pc said they respond to notifications within 5 minutes o...
12 Jun, 2016, 12.34 PM IST
Five best ' Internet of Things' gadgetsHere's a selection of our top picks for the IoT gadgets, which are going to turn heads.
08 Jan, 2016, 02.07 PM IST
Unwired: Why many Indian executives are taking a break from smartphones, tablets and laptopsET Magazine examines why many high-flying Indian execs are considering pruning their online lives, and what are the most effective ways to ...
21 Oct, 2012, 06.46 AM IST
Internet is addictive, just like a slot machine: David GreenfieldWith growth of smart phones, tablets and a range of gadgets, people are now waking up to the side effects of always-on 24x7 connected world.
21 Oct, 2012, 05.27 AM IST
- Mobile Connections
More phoney blame for marital disconnect than is called for.
06 May, 2011, 07.20 AM IST
- Philips zeroes in on 3 states for pilot tests
Philips, is targeting India's rural market. It is currently building a distributor footprint, and will sell kitchen appliances and some of ...
04 Jun, 2009, 04.32 AM IST