NRI capital gains tax: When can you use the basic exemption limit to lower your income tax bill?For non-resident Indians, leveraging the basic exemption limit can help mitigate normal slab rate taxes on capital gains. However, it's imp...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Cake baked inside a sealed canning jar may look like a clever shelf-stable gift, but its moist, low-acid interior can create conditions where botulism can growMason jar desserts, such as cakes and breads, pose serious safety concerns primarily due to the risk of botulism. Unlike traditional cannin...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
White sediment at the bottom of canned green beans can resemble spoilage, but hard-water minerals may react with natural bean compounds to form a harmless depositWhen inspecting canned goods, it's common to find a white residue that forms when hard water interacts with pectin. This sediment, especial...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Go on, weaponise your incompetence: From today until Diwali, pretend you can't do things rightThis festive season, individuals are encouraged to adopt weaponised incompetence to lighten their responsibilities. Men and women alike can...
15 Oct, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Aromatherapy: Can essential oils really help with stress, sleep and headaches?Essential oils have gained popularity for their potential wellness benefits. Studies suggest that aromatherapy may reduce stress and improv...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
The Jio IPO separate queue explained: How RIL investors can double their chances of allotmentReliance Jio plans to launch its IPO with a unique bidding option exclusively for shareholders of Reliance Industries Limited. This special...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
How much gold and silver jewellery can you have in your home without getting into trouble with the Income Tax authorities?How much pure silver and gold jewellery can you have in your home without getting into trouble with the Income Tax authorities? To know the...
15 Oct, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
‘Mary Millben can back BJP, Imran Khan can’t criticise it’: CJP's Abhijit Dipke flags contrastCJP activist Abhijit Dipke drew a comparison between American singer Mary Millben and Imran Khan regarding political speech. Mumbai Police ...
15 Oct, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- India can catch up in AI by focusing on applications
India faces significant threats in the global AI landscape as investments surge globally. While it has missed some initial chances, the nat...
15 Oct, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
White flecks floating around canned squash can look like spoilage, but starch, hard-water minerals, or table-salt additives may cause harmless cloudiness in the jarOpening a can of squash might show some cloudy liquid or floating particles, but don't panic—they're often harmless culprits like starch, h...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Narendra Modi 'soon-to-be ex-PM'; if VP can resign in India, why can't CEC: Sachin PilotSachin Pilot described Narendra Modi as a soon-to-be ex-prime minister amid ongoing opposition protests. He called for the resignation of C...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Home-canned red beets can suddenly turn pale, then regain their darker color days later; heat temporarily changes the pigments before the reaction reversesCanning your own beets at home might surprise you with unexpected color changes, like a lighter hue that sometimes shows up after canning. ...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Can Fin Homes shares rally up to 5% after Q2 net profit jumps 10% to Rs 275 crore, NII rises 7%Can Fin Homes shares rallied up to 5% after the housing finance company reported a 10% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 275 cr...
12 Oct, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Can you survive in Bengaluru on Rs 30,000 a month? Reddit users share budget tips on rent, food, public transport and daily expenses for newcomers moving to the cityRelocating to Bengaluru for a job can indeed stretch one's finances, particularly for those on beginner salaries. A Redditor is looking to ...
11 Oct, 2026, 09.59 PM IST
Can AI ever possess a human soul? Pope Leo XIV's remarks and Anthropic's new Claude policy deepen the consciousness debatePope Leo XIV recently addressed the distinction between human understanding and AI's data processing capabilities. He emphasized that human...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Diet Coke gets costlier at Rs 70 per can in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Goa amid aluminium squeezeWith aluminum prices soaring, Coca-Cola's bottlers and retailers in India have escalated the price of Diet Coke dramatically. The cost of a...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Black seeds inside home-canned tomatoes can look like spoilage; a harmless reaction with iron or other minerals may be responsible if the jar stayed sealedWhen home-canning tomatoes, dark flecks on the seeds can appear due to interactions between minerals and plant chemicals. This phenomenon i...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST