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
Global Market: Japan’s 3% bond yield barrier signals shift in global debt flowsJapan’s 10-year government bond yield crossing 3% is making domestic fixed-income assets increasingly attractive, raising concerns that Jap...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Sun Pharma agrees to lower US drug prices under Trump plan; analysts see limited financial impactSun Pharmaceutical Industries will offer its drugs at prices matching other developed nations. This agreement aims to make healthcare affor...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.02 AM 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
Bad Wolves guitarist AJ Rebello quits band after Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ cover disputeGuitarist AJ Rebello has left the band Bad Wolves after creative disagreements arose. A dispute over their "Jolene" cover became the final ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.18 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 1863, an American actress went behind enemy lines as a union spy. Her mission ended with a death sentenceIn a remarkable twist during the Civil War, actress Pauline Cushman accepted a role to toast Jefferson Davis, cleverly disguising her true ...
29 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
In 1866, a woman disguised herself as man to join US Army. A routine medical examination eventually exposed her secretCathay Williams made history by serving nearly two years in the US Army while disguised as a male soldier named William Cathay. Her success...
29 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM 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
In 1884, a widow began building a 160-room California mansion for decades. The reason behind endless construction is terrifyingSarah Winchester built a sprawling mansion after family tragedies and spiritual advice. She continuously constructed the house for decades,...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 PM 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
Four bottles were found by archaeologists buried beneath former slave quarters in Virginia. The direction they pointed offered an intriguing clueDuring renovations at Arlington House, construction workers stumbled upon four glass bottles hidden beneath the floor. After investigation ...
27 Aug, 2026, 07.43 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
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
Axis Pension Fund AUM crosses Rs 20,000 crore, doubles assets in 15 monthsAxis Pension Fund has crossed Rs 20,000 crore in assets under management, doubling its AUM in 15 months amid growing adoption of the Nation...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.58 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