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Energy security is not just about power generation, it’s about controlling the systems behind itAs electricity becomes the backbone of AI, industry, and transportation, energy security will increasingly depend on controlling the techno...
Candidate wanted Rs 32,000, but accepted Rs 20,000 salary out of desperation and urgency. A month later, he discovered how much his colleagues earnA candidate accepted a low salary due to urgent need but later discovered colleagues earned significantly more for the same work. This reve...
When a small footnote is used as a tool to make a weak balance sheet look strongThis is the uncomfortable truth about company accounts. A number on a balance sheet is not always cash that will return, and a liability tu...
Life lessons from Quote of the day by Carl Jung: 'Loneliness does not come from having no people about one...' Powerful truth about connection, authenticity and the need to be truly understoodLoneliness Quotes: Carl Jung's insight suggests that loneliness does not arise simply from being alone, but from being unable to share what...
People who are obsessed with charging phones to 100% aren't doing it due to any phone addiction; studies say they are not addicted to their phones, they fear losing connectionMany people repeatedly charge their phones not due to addiction, but a deep-seated fear of being unreachable. This anxiety stems from the p...
A Nobel Physicist's lunch order became Math, and it took 50 years to crack the codeRichard Feynman restaurant meal math reveals a deeper truth about human choices. His hidden decision-making formula explains how people bal...
Your SIPs won't save you if you're making these everyday money mistakes, warns CAChartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik argues that many individuals focus on investment returns while overlooking significant financial leaks. ...
Explained: Why Japan's Nikkei soared to lifetime high even after BOJ hiked interest rates to 31-year highJapan's Nikkei index surged past 70,000 for the first time as the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 ...
The loneliest form of love: Being loved for a version of yourself you outgrew years agoMidlife often brings a quiet heartbreak: loved ones relate to a past version of you, unaware of decades of invisible change. This disconnec...
Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
Japanese Proverb of the Day: ‘The man who waited for the cherry blossom to fall into his…’ Waiting for your lucky break? This ancient wisdom teaches why you keep failingJapanese proverb of the day offers a lesson to remember about determination, hard work and success. Its wisdom continues to resonate across...
The biggest financial mistake NRIs make is assuming distance equals preparednessEarning abroad and sending money home consistently fosters a false sense of security for NRIs. This confidence becomes a blind spot, as fin...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
Rs 5,000 crore Thyrocare founder believes sleeping past 6 am could come at a hidden cost. Why?Dr. A. Velumani, founder of Thyrocare, believes early mornings and discipline are crucial for success. He emphasizes defining priorities an...
Quote of the Day by Vladimir Lenin: “There are no morals in politics; there is only expedience. A scoundrel may be of use to us just because he is a...” — What Lenin’s most controversial quote teaches about power, strategy, human nature, and the hidden costs of achieving success without principles or ethicsQuote of the Day by Vladimir Lenin offers a powerful lesson on power, politics, leadership, and human nature. The revolutionary leader beli...
‘I am embarrassed...': Ankur Warikoo recalls career mistake that cost him 9 months of his work and added zero valueEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo shares a past regret. In 2014, he accepted advisory roles in 14 startups. This decision, inspired by a wealthy b...
'Too much to sacrifice for extra money': Man rejects ₹40 LPA Bengaluru job, chooses ₹28 LPA hometown roleA professional declined a ₹40 LPA job in Bengaluru for his ₹28 LPA hometown role, citing hidden costs like rent, travel, and emotional toll...
Consumer staples sector to face growth normalization in 2nd half of 2026, updates on pricing power and channel efficiency eyedConsumer staples growth momentum is likely to moderate in the second half of FY27 as GST-related benefits phase out and high base effects s...
The hidden cost of the most expensive World Cup everThe FIFA 2026 World Cup is set to begin soon. However, the tournament is facing significant controversy. Ticket prices have reached unprece...