Quote of the day by Tom Hanks: "You learn more from getting your butt kicked than getting it...' - Forrest Gump actor's timeless lesson on failure, adversity and resilience, and why life's hardest experiences can teach us what success never couldTom Hanks built a career spanning over four decades with diverse roles. He earned two consecutive Academy Awards for his outstanding acting...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
A colder fridge setting is not always better; adjusting it by 1°C could reduce energy use by 8 to 11%Lowering your refrigerator’s thermostat beyond what’s required can lead to excessive energy usage. Surprisingly, the ambient room temperatu...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
From kirana to currency: Small towns are scrambling for dollarsSmall towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle ...
17 Aug, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routesThe shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Sandwich generation: How to balance retirement, children’s education and care for elderly parentsLuckily, the squeeze phase doesn’t last forever. Kids grow up, loans get paid off and people enter peak earning years as they move towards ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Rs 2.5 lakh income at 28 makes him feel poorer than when he earned Rs 30,000: Is it just 'adulting' or a 'salary trap'A 28-year-old man earning ₹2.5 lakh a month says he feels poorer and more stressed than when he earned ₹30,000, sparking a Reddit debate ov...
16 Aug, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Jennifer Garner: ‘"It's just a body. Be grateful to it. It carried you this far…' ; life lessons on how to love our body and accept its imperfections from Hollywood divaIt is sadly, extremely normal to judge your body for its apparent imperfections, such as fat deposits, body type, signs of ageing, love han...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
No emergency fund? CA explains why your first Rs 1 lakh can be more valuable than higher returnsCA Nitin Kaushik says the first Rs 1 lakh in an emergency fund can offer more financial security than chasing higher returns. He warns that...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: 79 years of an India on the rise as its households dream biggerIndependence Day 2026: Today's Indian consumers are transforming their financial habits, with a declining focus on food expenditure within ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
India won political freedom in 1947. Financial freedom is the next frontierNavneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC AMC, writes on how Indian households are building financial freedom through capital markets, UPI, and sys...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
India may have found the key to unlock its $5 trillion sleeping fortuneIndia plans to revamp its Gold Monetisation Scheme by involving jewellers, aiming to unlock household gold holdings estimated at 25,000-50,...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
From property prices and weddings to tax-saving investments: 7 money mindset almost every Punjabi family followsA social media post shared by the tax help desk account highlighted seven humorous money habits associated with Punjabi families. The obser...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Employee earns almost Rs 1 lakh per month, yet reveals they have financial trauma: 'We will literally lose our home...'A Reddit user revealed in an emotional post that even after they and their family achieved a semblance of financial stability, they are sti...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
World Bank warns Pakistan’s diversion of Balochistan housing funds could deepen povertyThe World Bank expressed serious concern over redirecting housing funds. This move could deepen poverty and increase disaster vulnerabiliti...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
Financial wellbeing at workplace: Planning for retirement, child's education still top challenge for employees; here's how it can changeFinancial action is moving faster than financial preparedness among employees, with many investing, exploring new opportunities, and thinki...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Texas parents are ditching the tax-free weekend—here's whyTexas parents are shopping early for school supplies, bypassing the tax-free weekend. Houston families anticipate spending significantly mo...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Household savings rise to 21.7% of GDP in FY25: GovtHousehold savings increased to 21.7 percent of GDP in 2024-25. Government and RBI measures aim to boost incomes and financial security. RBI...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.14 PM IST