EPF vs NPS: Rs 10,000/monthly investment in each; where you may get a higher retirement corpus?The National Pension System (NPS) and the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) both serve unique purposes for retirement planning. The ultimate fi...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
In 2012, Cleveland Metroparks surveyed Beecher’s Brook after Ohio listed the Chagrin River as impaired, then restored 350 feet. 8 years later, fish scores improved againBeecher's Brook restoration project removed a fish passage barrier and enhanced habitat. This work led to marked improvements in fish and m...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM 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
NPS charges revised from October 1, 2026: Check new PoP onboarding and annual charges for NPS, NPS LiteStarting on October 1, 2026, new charges will be introduced for the National Pension System. All subscribers are required to pay a one-time...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM 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 2021, New York assessed Cannonsville Reservoir as impaired after a 7-foot culvert blocked fish passage. 2 years later, the new culvert scored 0.88 for aquatic passageA culvert replacement project in Delaware County, New York, addressed stream-flow, erosion, sediment, and fish-passage problems along an un...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Beginning in the 1900s, U.S. hunters imported Eurasian wild boar for sport; today’s feral swine threaten firefly larvae and turtle nests across the SoutheastWild pigs are destroying firefly larvae and turtle eggs in southeastern parks. These invasive animals root up the soil, disrupting delicate...
28 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 1926, John D. Rockefeller Jr. secretly bought 35,000 acres of Wyoming land for $1.4 million to protect it from development. He later donated it to Grand Teton National ParkJohn D. Rockefeller Jr., a philanthropic giant, took decisive action to safeguard Jackson Hole's stunning landscape. Discreetly acquiring a...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Midcap emerges as strong SIP option with 17.59% average 10-year return: WhiteOak CapitalInvesting in midcap SIPs has proven to be beneficial, boasting an impressive average return of 17.59% over the past decade. This investment...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Over Rs 1 crore invested in mutual funds, NPS, PPF and FDs: Should this PSU banker increase equity exposure with 18 years to retirement?A 42-year-old PSU bank chief manager, who recently welcomed twins, sought a review of his family’s financial portfolio. With around 18 year...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
From savings plan to retirement plan: Building a corpus that lasts a lifetimeRetirement security relies on habits formed over time. By starting early, investments harness the power of compounding growth, leading to g...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could voteAdeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a deva...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
In 1934, in America's strangest honeymoon, Arizona couple chose a roofless 900-year-old crumbling monument with snakes and scorpions as company. The famous couple later worked in 8 national monumentsIn 1934, Arizona newlyweds Sallie Pierce Brewer and Jim Brewer began their married life in one of America’s most unusual settings, the anci...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
NPS choices for NRIs explained: Can NRIs invest in Tier II NPS accounts? Check rules and investment optionsFor Non-Resident Indians, establishing a retirement corpus back home is simplified with the National Pension System. NRIs can open a Tier-I...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
No proposal under consideration for restoration of Old Pension Scheme: MoS for Finance Pankaj ChaudharyThe government has no plans to restore the Old Pension Scheme due to its fiscal unsustainability. Several state governments have requested ...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
NPS for NRIs: Who can invest, tax benefits, eligibility, withdrawal rules explainedNon-Resident Indians have the opportunity to secure their retirement through investment in the National Pension System (NPS). This program ...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST