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No forced language switch mid-session: CBSE eases three-language policy for current batchesThe CBSE has reversed its mid-session language policy shift, offering a one-time relaxation for students in Classes VII, VIII, and IX. Thos...
CBSE issues three-language policy guidelines; big update for class 10 studentsThe CBSE has clarified its three-language policy, assuring current Class X students that they are unaffected. Students in Classes VII, VIII...
Bollywood's hidden crisis: Why hundreds behind the camera are fighting to surviveBollywood's box office may be booming, but many people behind the camera are struggling to make ends meet. ET's ground report uncovers the ...
Bollywood actor, worth crores, says he once waited tables for a living, reveals how he fulfilled his mother’s biggest dream at 24Vikrant Massey, now a sought-after Bollywood actor, revealed his challenging early life. At just 16, he worked full-time, even as a waiter,...
Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
'It costs Rs 1.5 lakh a month just to exist': Indian-origin man asks if Rs 4.6 lakh is enough in BengaluruAn Indian-origin man's detailed monthly budget for relocating to North Bengaluru after 15 years in the US has sparked a lively Reddit discu...
'You aren't successful if you need Rs 3 lakh a month just to survive': CA explains the hidden trap of lifestyle inflationUrban professionals are increasingly trapped by rising lifestyle costs, not low income, according to Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik. He...
After 5-year hot run, luxe car sales may slow downIndia's luxury car market is experiencing its first slowdown in over five years, with sales stalling in early 2026. Heightened global uncer...
Rs 45 LPA package MNC job rejected for UPSC preparation. Right choice or not? Internet can't seem to agreeA viral post about a woman who reportedly resigned from a Rs 45 LPA Microsoft job to prepare for the UPSC civil services examination has sp...
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
Does hustle culture suit Indians? 7 things to know about building wealth in a rigged system
IITs warn firms over revoked job offers: Honour hires or pay 3 months' salaryThe All IITs Placement Committee (AIPC) has issued a stern ultimatum to over 10 companies, including Oracle, demanding they honor revoked j...
Not money savvy & only getting worse? 7 silent money mistakes draining middle-class India dry
8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HR...
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
America’s 'midlife crisis' may not be what we think: A study reveals deeper issues and links middle-aged struggles to these factorsMiddle age in the US is increasingly marked by loneliness, stress, and declining well-being, unlike in many European nations where midlife ...
Not wealth creation or investing: Bengaluru CA shares one 'middle-class' financial lesson from her father she never forgotA Bengaluru chartered accountant shared a profound Father's Day message, revealing her father's most valuable financial lesson wasn't about...
21-year-old’s first Rs 1 lakh salary dilemma in Bangalore: Parents want support, she wants financial freedomA young software engineer in Bangalore faces a dilemma as she begins her lucrative full-time career. While earning ₹1-1.15 lakh monthly, sh...
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
Pakistan: Workers protest inflation, warn government of nationwide agitationProtesters in Lahore, including labour groups and transport workers, voiced anger over soaring inflation and utility costs, accusing the go...