Woman on first day of new job realises she was never even hired by the company. 'Received a call from HR...'A Reddit post has drawn attention after a woman claimed that her first day at a new job ended in shock when she was told she had never actu...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
University education system is outdated worldwide: EAC Sanjeev Sanyal at 'India Global Innovation Connect 2026'University education systems globally are outdated. Sajeev Sanyal, an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister member, stated this a...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Rs 7 lakh life insurance cover at zero premium, which very few EPF members are aware of; check how to claim when neededEmployees' Provident Fund contributions offer a life insurance cover of up to Rs 7 lakh through the EDLI scheme, at no extra premium. This ...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
How to dematerialise and transfer physical share certificates to legal heirs?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I recently found several bonds and share certificates in physical form belonging to my late father. How can I get...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
Quote of the day: “If you win, you need not have to explain. If you lose, you should not be there to explain”- Adolf HitlerQuote of the day: “If you win, you need not have to explain. If you lose, you should not be there to explain.” Often attributed to Adolf Hi...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
₹36 lakh job offer vs ₹25 lakh salary: Gurugram techie says higher package brings lower take-home, flags Mumbai cost worriesA Gurugram-based tech professional faces a career crossroads. A new job offer in Mumbai promises a higher annual salary but a reduced month...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
'Whatever you do, will be right': How a mother's advice helped a house painter's son achieved IIT JEE dream despite many financial challengesSagar, son of a house painter, achieved a remarkable feat by cracking the IIT JEE Advanced exam. He overcame challenges, including a shift ...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
EPFO held on to Rs 10 lakh for 11 years: Patna HC orders it to refund the deposit with 6% interest for ‘unjust enrichment’The Patna High Court has ordered the EPFO to pay 6% annual interest on a Rs 10 lakh deposit, citing unjust enrichment. The court ruled that...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Anthropic says AI labs need coordinated plan to halt development if risks riseAI that can build itself would be a major development in the history of technology, but "full recursive self-improvement also might increas...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Withdrawn your entire EPF balance after a job switch? You may still need to transfer service history to protect your pension under EPS 95Many salaried employees forget to transfer their Employees' Pension Scheme EPS service history when switching jobs. This is crucial even if...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Warren Buffett on how CEOs manipulate earnings – and how to spot itWarren Buffett compared modern corporate accounting to a golfer who turns in a score of 140 in his first round (thanks to fake bogeys), and...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
8th Pay Commission salary hike: Why this employee body is recommending Rs 55,000 minimum basic pay to 8th CPCThe Jammu & Kashmir Employees' Federation has urged the 8th Pay Commission to implement a fitment factor of 3.05 and a minimum basic pay of...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
EPFO: When can EPF interest be credited to your account? Check hereEPFO subscribers are awaiting their FY 2025-26 interest credit, despite the 8.25% rate announcement in March. While delays are common due t...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Have you downloaded the Trump Accounts app? Your child could qualify for a free $1,000— check eligibility nowTrump Accounts are moving closer to launch, with eligible families set to access a $1,000 government-funded investment bonus for qualifying...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.01 AM IST
Trump Accounts app for kids goes live: Who qualifies for $1,000 government deposit, how parents can apply, launch date, app features, contributions and withdrawal rules explainedTrump Accounts for kids app explained: Parents can now access the Trump Accounts mobile app, a new government savings program for children....
29 May, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
How to rebalance mutual funds, FDs & PF investments before retirement? Expert shares roadmapAs retirement nears, an investor with a Rs 2.75 crore portfolio needs to rebalance. An expert advises consolidating mutual funds, shifting ...
27 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST