Social Security’s 2027 “Trump Bump” could be big: How much could your check rise, and what’s the catch for retirees?Social Security checks are likely expanding next year. The exact increase remains weeks away, but early data points toward a 4.7% Cost-of-L...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcomeThailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan,...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Sri Lanka for $345 million in financingThe International Monetary Fund has agreed to a $345 million financing deal with Sri Lanka. This deal is contingent upon the upcoming 2027 ...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
RBI may hike repo rate by 25 bps as inflation and oil risks mount: Sunil SanghaiThe RBI could raise the repo rate by 25 basis points in October and signal further tightening as inflation, elevated crude prices and a nar...
04 Oct, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
In 2020, a UK entrepreneur invested £12,000 in a fashion side hustle; 4 years later, it generated £6 million a year and had reached an estimated £24 million valuation£12,000 became the starting point for a fashion business that would reach almost £6 million in annual revenue. Aimee Smale launched OD Muse...
03 Oct, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
5 world market themes for the week aheadGlobal financial markets are grappling with soaring borrowing costs, while France navigates a volatile political landscape concerning its b...
03 Oct, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Bengaluru professional says ‘₹12 LPA salary feels like ₹4 LPA’ in city; ‘if your salary is less than ₹1 lakh, you shouldn’t come’The insights shared by Shivank Goel regarding life in Bengaluru have stirred considerable conversation on social media about salaries and l...
02 Oct, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Class 9 students to learn income tax and personal finance under new NCERT curriculumNCERT has introduced personal income tax in the Class 9 curriculum to enhance financial literacy among students. The textbook highlights th...
01 Oct, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
NCERT Class 9 new SST textbook will have Ram Rajya, Maharana Pratap’s resistance, Mahabharata, Sengol & UpanishadsNCERT Class 9 new textbook: NCERT has released the revised Class 9 Social Science textbook, Understanding Society: India and Beyond – Part ...
30 Sep, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Americans are struggling to find affordable used cars: Here's what a $10,000-$15,000 budget gets you in 2026Used-car buyers are encountering obstacles as they search for older models that come with increased mileage and higher prices. The pool of ...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.48 PM IST
In the 1960s, Donald Bateman built a cockpit warning system after aircraft kept crashing into terrain; by 1973, the FAA was requiring the technologyC. Donald Bateman invented the Ground Proximity Warning System in the 1960s to prevent controlled flight into terrain accidents. This syste...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Shivakumar seeks Centre’s push to fast-track Mekedatu, Upper Bhadra projectsKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought the Centre’s intervention to fast-track clearances and funding for major water projects, ...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Hybrid funds are booming: Why some advisers prefer them while others remain cautiousTax efficiency and stability win some advisers over, but others fear giving up returns and control.
28 Sep, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Give blood, buy bonds: Countries get creative in hunt for cashRomania is tapping retail investors through an unusual blood-for-bonds program, offering donors access to government securities with yields...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Chicago school board election 2026: What presidential candidate Sendhil Revuluri says about student learning, CPS budget and what he wants to changeSendhil Revuluri is running for Chicago Board of Education president with a campaign focused on student learning, community engagement and ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Global Market: UK business growth cools as inflation pressures build in SeptemberBritish business activity weakened in September, with the services PMI falling to a three-month low while inflationary pressures intensifie...
23 Sep, 2026, 03.31 PM IST