People who are obsessed with charging phones to 100% aren't doing it due to any phone addiction; studies say they are not addicted to their phones, they fear losing connectionMany people repeatedly charge their phones not due to addiction, but a deep-seated fear of being unreachable. This anxiety stems from the p...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Rs 20k SIP in risky instrument with high return or Rs 27k SIP in less-risky option? The math of investing more vs chasing higher returnsChasing higher returns is a good aim to have. But it’s not as easy as it looks. Having a year or two of above-average returns is easy actua...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Think index funds are foolproof? These 7 myths can lead to costly mistakesPassive investing has become mainstream in India, but several myths persist. Investors should not judge passive funds solely by low costs, ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
People who grew up in the 60s and 70s know there was a particular freedom in a summer with no schedule, no camps, no enrichment, just a long empty stretch you were expected to fill yourself, and somehow always didSummers of the past offered unstructured time, fostering creativity and self-reliance through boredom and exploration. This "wasted" time, ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Fireside | Patience, allocation & compounding, not social media tips, only reliable path to a ₹100-crore portfolio: Radhika GuptaRadhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual Fund emphasizes patience and disciplined compounding for wealth creation. She advises investors to accept...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Sunday inspirational quote of the day by Mark Twain: 'A full belly is little worth where the mind is starved' What American author said about life's purpose and how life is beyond material comfortMark Twain, a celebrated American author, emphasized that true fulfillment requires more than just material comfort. His famous quote, "A f...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Earning Rs 10 lakh a year and skipping Rs 150 gourmet coffee won't make you rich, warns CA and shares what will actually build wealthChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik argues that focusing on small daily expense cuts distracts from the real wealth-building opportunity: in...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.18 AM IST
Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: ‘Don’t be arrogant of your wealthy house. Tomorrow, you will lie on the ground, and grass will grow above you’; mystic poet’s lessons on ego, wealth and mortalitySaint-poet Kabir Das's ancient wisdom on pride and possessions resonates today. His verses remind people that worldly achievements are temp...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Not at bars, not online: How Gen Z is finding love and friends at gyms and fitness classesDriven by a desire for genuine community, younger consumers across the UK and US are increasingly trading traditional nightlife for premium...
29 May, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Euphoria Season 3: Who died in Episode 7 ‘Rain or Shine’ and is Rue next? What can fans expect in HBO’s darkest finale yetEuphoria Season 3: The penultimate episode, titled “Rain or Shine,” pushed nearly every major character to the edge emotionally. While view...
26 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
What will Berkshire do with $380 billion? Greg Abel speaks after taking over Warren Buffett's biggest cash puzzleBerkshire Hathaway holds a huge Rs 31.8 lakh crore in cash. This is Greg Abel's first major test as CEO. Abel stated Berkshire's operating ...
02 May, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Rs 50 LPA but no latest iPhone or Zara clothes: 27-year-old Bengaluru techie reveals what she spends her money on insteadA 27-year-old Bengaluru techie earning around Rs 50 LPA has gone viral for rejecting the stereotypical luxury lifestyle often linked with h...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
A Rs 5,000 SIP today could become crores later, says CA. He shares the financial trick to achieve itMany young earners delay investing by fixating on large targets, missing the power of starting small. CA Nitin Kaushik advocates for consis...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Rs 15 LPA salary but spending Rs 50 lakh on marriage. Gurgaon CEO asks who are you trying to impress by financial 'self-destruction'A Gurgaon CEO has ignited a debate on extravagant Indian weddings, questioning the immense financial strain and social pressures driving su...
24 Mar, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Income obsession sweeps across asset classes as stocks swerveIn the bond market, a mix of dip-buying behavior and growth concerns has sparked a fierce rally in Treasuries after benchmark yields hit mu...
31 Jul, 2022, 09.36 AM IST
IAS officer's wife in dock for Rs 10 lakh online shoppingOnline shoppers tend to leave a digital trail that is available to income tax officials, who use a smart software to map an individual's sp...
02 Oct, 2016, 11.04 AM IST