R Madhavan earned Rs 70,000-80,000 in Mumbai before becoming an actor; recalls how a random street encounter led to his first acting job: ‘I thought it was a scam’Actor R Madhavan once dreamed of becoming rich and famous as a teenager. He believed in dreaming big and never limiting one's aspirations. ...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.39 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
Psychology says people who recognize friends by their footsteps may have highly tuned social memoryRecognizing a friend by the sound of their footsteps is a small example of a broader psychological ability: the brain can build detailed re...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Lifecycle funds: Should you invest in target-date funds for your financial goals? Know the benefits, risks and limitationsGoal-based investing is not a new concept. Mapping investments to specific goals gives your outlay a defined purpose, helps you stay commit...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
US Stock Market: Warsh signals Fed may need to raise rates if inflation remains elevatedFed Chair Kevin Warsh signalled that the US central bank could raise interest rates if inflation fails to move closer to its 2% target, tri...
31 Aug, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
FCNR inflows may delay rate hikes, but banks face margin pressure: ReportForeign currency inflows have eased financial conditions for the Reserve Bank of India. This temporary relief allows the central bank to de...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund to launch balanced advantage fund in September. Check dates and key detailsJioBlackRock Mutual Fund will launch the JioBlackRock Balanced Advantage Fund in September, with the NFO open for subscription from Septemb...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
In 1923, a Kansas ranch family used small wind turbine to power its off-grid home. A century later, 50 giant turbines stand on the same ranchFor more than a century, a Kansas ranch family has harnessed the power of wind, beginning with a small generator. Their commitment to renew...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
US Stock Market: Jackson Hole Symposium in focus as investors seek clarity on Fed policyInvestors are turning to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Jackson Hole speech for clues on the U.S. central bank’s rate path, as e...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Rs 21 crore awarded to families of 2 HUL managers killed in 2018 Mumbai-Goa highway accidentA Motor Accident Claims Tribunal awarded twenty-one crore rupees to two families. This compensation was for two Hindustan Unilever managers...
26 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
How NRIs split foreign and Indian income across NRE and NRO accountsNon-Resident Indians utilize NRE accounts to facilitate smooth transfer of their overseas income. For income earned within India, they comm...
26 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Sidbi net profit rises 14pc to record Rs 5,493 crore in FY26Sidbi achieved a record net profit of Rs 5,493 crore in FY26. Its balance sheet and asset base saw significant growth during the financial ...
26 Aug, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Earning Rs 1-2 lakh a month in a tier-1 city? Woman says you might still be caught in a "salary trap"A content creator highlighted what she calls the "Rs 1-2 lakh salary trap," arguing that this income range, while seemingly comfortable, le...
25 Aug, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
How to start taking control of your finances: A practical first step for womenFinancial independence starts with understanding how money is earned, spent, saved and invested. For women looking to take greater control ...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Astrology Says These 4 Zodiac Signs Should Take a Financial Risk NowAstrology suggests Taurus, Leo, Sagittarius and Aquarius may be entering a period of financial growth and new opportunities. From launching...
24 Aug, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Rs 5.31 lakh income tax refund denied as taxpayer did not claim it in the original ITR; he approaches ITAT Delhi and wins the case to get tax refund with interestRs 5.31 lakh tax refund denied as it was not claimed in the original ITR but in the subsequently filed Section 148 ITR; ITAT Delhi orders t...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
‘A salary hike can make you poorer’: CA explains the lifestyle inflation trap that you must avoidCA Nitin Kaushik warned on X that a salary hike can make you poorer if lifestyle inflation outpaces income growth. He illustrated how a 50%...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST