South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades agoSouth Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems fr...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Are you creating a SIP portfolio that no one is watching? Scattered investments to unclaimed SIPs, here's how to fix housekeeping riskAt least once a year, pull a consolidated account statement to see everything in one go: check for overlap across schemes; flag any fund tr...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Psychology says people who can’t work without music or a familiar show playing in the background aren’t lazy but their brain is running a secret algorithm that needs a soundtrack to boot upMillions of people can't start a single task without pressing play first. Science finally explains why that's not a quirk, it's neuroscienc...
31 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Why late afternoon naps make you feel more exhausted instead of refreshed?Late afternoon naps can lead to exhaustion due to sleep inertia, where waking from deep sleep causes disorientation. Naps exceeding 30-40 m...
27 May, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Unplug dead PSUs PS bureaucratic zzzIndia's government struggles to close ailing state-owned companies. Bureaucratic hurdles and complex asset sales delay closures. This ties ...
25 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
25 May, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Can salary-linked SIPs transform mutual fund investing for salaried Indians? Experts weigh inSebi has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds through salary deductions, similar to EPF and NPS. This...
25 May, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India-UAE energy agreement: This Emirati strategy has powerIndia and the UAE have signed a significant energy agreement. This deal allows the UAE to store crude oil in India's reserves. It also expl...
21 May, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Mature hands for money: India’s next economic reform lies in building financially aware householdsIndia has achieved significant financial inclusion, opening millions of bank accounts and expanding digital payments. However, a new study ...
10 May, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
From ‘Bangla pride’ to backlash: How jobs, corruption and identity politics failed Mamata Banerjee in BengalThe Trinamool Congress focused on Bengali identity, but voters prioritized economic issues. Unemployment and corruption overshadowed cultur...
05 May, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
RSU vs ESOP: Which is better for you as employee? Pros and cons explainedFrom vesting-day perquisite taxes to a 40% US estate levy that most Indian professionals never see coming, your employer’s stock is not the...
04 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: ‘If you do not change direction, you may end up where…’ Chinese philosopher’s words of wisdom to take control of your life and change its courseQuote of the day: Lao Tzu’s words offer a moment for reflection. Many people find themselves caught in cycles, jobs that no longer inspire,...
01 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra PradhanTen years on, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore women. This initiative has significantly i...
01 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- Buddha and non-theism
Buddha's philosophy offers a way beyond rigid beliefs. He bypassed debates on God's existence, deeming them unproductive. His focus was on ...
01 May, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Quote of the day by Dante Aligheri, an Italian poet, 'Man who sleeps will never waken fame. All his life, desire will drift past him like a dream, traces of memory will fade like smoke’; Writer on giving up idleness and achieve successDante Alighieri's timeless words from The Divine Comedy serve as a potent reminder against passive living. The quote warns that a life of i...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
How to wake up correctly? 7 daily morning habits to follow with an hour. Top doctor explains the science behind itA doctor has highlighted how the first 60–90 minutes after waking up play a key role in setting the body’s “neurobiological tone” for the r...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
How to overcome the inertia in investingInertia in taking investment decisions is a common problem faced by many people despite the right intentions.
30 Oct, 2023, 06.30 AM IST