Why your first Rs 25 lakh investment is a major wealth-creation milestoneReaching the Rs 25 lakh milestone signifies a transformative moment in wealth creation for young investors. It indicates that accumulated c...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
She had no running shoes, but this 47-year-old mother outran trained runners to win prize money for her daughters’ educationA 47-year-old woman from Maharashtra’s Beed district has won the Amrut Daud marathon in Ambajogai after running barefoot when her slippers ...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.14 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
US Open boosts record prize money, rejects revenue-share pushThe United States Tennis Association has announced record prize money for the US Open. This year's tournament offers a substantial increase...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
US Open 2026 Tennis Championship begins with record $108 million prize pool and Djokovic chasing another Grand SlamThe US Open 2026 tournament commenced with a record prize purse of $108 million. Play began under sunny skies at Flushing Meadows with many...
30 Aug, 2026, 09.48 PM IST
At 12, she noticed how ironing machines used by vendors released charcoal smoke. She then invented a solar-powered alternative in just 6 monthsAt the tender age of 12, one little girl accomplished the seemingly impossible – she invented a solar-powered ironing cart. Vinisha Umashan...
30 Aug, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Chennai Corporation allocates Rs 100 cr for monsoon preparednessChennai Corporation has allocated Rs 100 crore for monsoon and El Nino preparedness. Officials are directed to complete all preparatory wor...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
FD rate up to 8.5% for senior citizens investing for five years; know the list of banksFor senior citizens, certain banks have enticing fixed deposit options offering interest rates as high as 8.5 percent. These deposits, with...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.05 AM IST
Bank credit, deposits decline in fortnight ended August 15: RBI dataBanking sector saw deposits withdrawn and credit outstanding decrease in the fortnight. Banks are not renewing bulk deposits, opting for fo...
28 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
Nobel-winning chemist born to Palestinian refugees grew up with 9 siblings in one room without running water or electricity; after moving to the US in 1980, he developed technology to harvest water from dry desert air without electricityOmar M. Yaghi, a distinguished Nobel laureate, grew up in Jordan, where he faced the harsh reality of water scarcity. This early challenge ...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Hardwork took techie from tier-3 college with Rs 3.5LPA to Rs 40 LPA but stock market greed wiped his savings and is now selling his land to repay debtAn X post has shared the financial journey of a man who reportedly progressed from a Rs 3.5 lakh annual salary to around Rs 40 lakh before ...
27 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Tejas Networks bags Rs 1,537 crore BSNL 4G order from TCSTejas Networks secured a Rs 1,537 crore letter of intent from Tata Consultancy Services. This order is for supplying equipment for Bharat S...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Gold price is rising again: Should you sell, hold or buy more? Experts explainIn August 2026, gold prices on the MCX saw a substantial rally, providing significant profits for numerous investors. While those who purch...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Yamaha R2 launched in India: New 204cc bike focusing on lightweight sits above R15; check price, engine, variants, riding modes and key specificationsYamaha has launched the new YZF-R2 in India as a more powerful step up from the R15. The 204cc supersport makes 26.5hp and 19.1Nm, weighs 1...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Rs 1.2 lakh/year vs Rs 10,000/month investment in PPF: Which option can help you make larger corpus in 15 years?Investing a lump sum each year in a Public Provident Fund (PPF) results in a significantly higher corpus than making monthly contributions....
26 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Manipur honours Mirabai Chanu, Glasgow Commonwealth Games medallistsManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh honored Commonwealth Games athletes. He also distributed appointment letters to National Game...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
NASA is paying Rs 5 crore prize to solve a hidden space problem that requires no rocket scienceNASA has launched the Orbital Clarity Challenge, offering up to $500,000 to inventors who can develop affordable tools to measure the thin ...
21 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST