NC-JCM seeks Old Pension Scheme for NPS employees recruited against pre-2003 vacancies; who can benefit?The NC-JCM has urged that older vacancy sanction letters be used to assess eligibility for the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). During a meeting w...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Indian retirees missed out on equity wealth: How decades of pension-led retirement saving left portfolios stock-lightFor the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Revised NPS rules for subscribers: PFRDA classifies NPS schemes into five categories; how it will make scheme selection easier for youNPS subscribers will experience significant changes in pension fund categorization and presentation. A new framework standardizes scheme se...
01 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Guest and temporary teachers: How to build financial security with job uncertaintyThough the integration of temporary faculty reduces the teaching burden for the university’s permanent staff, the former often get the shor...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
In 1866, a woman disguised herself as man to join US Army. A routine medical examination eventually exposed her secretCathay Williams made history by serving nearly two years in the US Army while disguised as a male soldier named William Cathay. Her success...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
In 1974, a Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska for a new life. 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to get a homestead patentKenneth Deardorff, a Vietnam veteran from California, moved to Alaska in the 1970s and eventually became the last person in US history to r...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
From gold and LIC policy to SIPs and crypto: How investment habits changed from Boomers to Millennials to Gen ZModern Indians are redefining investment strategies; rather than saving first, the youth now prioritise their financial goals before choosi...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
Income tax for senior citizens: No salary after retirement? These 7 incomes can still attract tax; know what is exemptRetirement is not synonymous with tax freedom. Your pensions, interest income, rental earnings, and capital gains may still incur taxes. It...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Presumptive taxation for professionals: The 50% rule remains-but what changes for deductions and losses under the new tax Act?The 50% presumptive taxation rule for professionals largely continues under the new Income-tax Act. However, Section 58(4) introduces a wid...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
In 1977, California removed the last herbivores from San Miguel Island after years of overgrazing. Decades later, the barren landscape produced a stunning ecological comeback, transforming into an island covered with native vegetationSan Miguel Island tells a powerful conservation story. Once called a “barren lump of sand,” the 9,500-acre California island suffered more ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Retiring with an EMI? Here's when it can make sense and when it could derail your retirementRetiring debt-free is an ideal goal, but not always achievable or necessary. Experts suggest focusing on EMI affordability rather than comp...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.17 AM IST
'No proposal to change or replace Unified Pension Scheme,' says Finance Minister Sitharaman in Lok SabhaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed no changes are planned for the Unified Pension Scheme. This scheme offers assured monthly pay...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Big age gap between children? Here’s what it means for your retirement, education planning, and family financesIndia’s falling total fertility rate, which currently stands at 1.9, below the replacement rate of 2.1, has ignited debates around smaller ...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Rs 15,000 monthly investment for 20 years: NPS or mutual funds? Know which may leave you with a bigger retirement corpusRetirement planning often pits National Pension System (NPS) against equity mutual funds. While mutual funds offer flexibility and potentia...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
NPS pension rules eased and digital life-certificate allowedNPS rule change: Starting today, IRDAI has eased rules for the pensioners. Here's all you need to know.
15 Sep, 2022, 04.13 PM IST