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How to get Rs 3 lakh/month from my Rs 2 crore EPF corpus?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I retired at 53 and have Rs 2 crore in my EPF account. I understand that I can continue to earn interest on the b...
Daughter can claim late father’s share in HUF property even after widowed mother's remarriage, rules Madras HCDaughter of widow who remarried after her husband’s death can inherit father’s share in his family property under Hindu Succession Act, 195...
In 2007, scientists recovered a blue whale earplug off Santa Barbara; its 24 wax layers archived 12 years of hormones, mercury, and man-made pollutantsThe earwax plug of a blue whale serves as a remarkable indicator of its life history. This wax revealed its exposure to harmful pollutants ...
Returning to India from the UK? Capital gains and inheritance tax may still applyNon-resident Indians should note that leaving the UK doesn't automatically terminate tax residency. Retaining connections might keep your t...
In 1905, Beatrix Potter bought Hill Top in the Lake District with book royalties; by 1943, she had left 4,000 acres and 15 farms to the National TrustBeatrix Potter strategically purchased Lake District lands using book profits and inheritance. She ensured farms remained working sheep far...
Quote of the day by Kurt Cobain: “And I just think that it’ll take a little bit of time for kids to start doing the...” — Life lessons from an inspiring quote on questioning authority, courage, responsibility, youthful idealism, speaking up, social awareness, personal conviction and the restless spirit of the legendary Nirvana frontmanQuote of the day by Kurt Cobain reflects on questioning authority and taking responsibility for change. The idea applies to moments of conf...
Rs 10,000-crore question mark over Ratan Tata estateA recent ruling by the charity commissioner has raised questions regarding Ratan Tata's decision to bequeath shares to two trusts. These sh...
145 years of physics overturned as sideways Hall effect breakthrough promises to rip apart textbooks & supercharge the next wave of quantum techResearchers have overturned a century-old physics rule about magnetic field detection. They engineered a custom quantum material to trigger...
Can an NRI be a nominee for PPF, NSC or SCSS? Here’s what happens to the money after the account holder diesNRIs can now be nominees for India's small-savings schemes like PPF and NSC, a change from 2023. While they can receive proceeds, repatriat...
Bengaluru woman's journey from 1RK with Rs 15K rent to 5BHK at Rs 1.8 Lakh: ‘The rent isn’t the part I’m proudest of’Vertika Shukla's rent increased significantly from fifteen thousand to one lakh eighty-one thousand rupees. She began her independent life ...
Quote of the day by Russell Crowe: 'The secret to riches is the same as the secret to...' Life lessons from motivational quote on success, wealth creation, right moment, execution, opportunity, patience and readinessQuote of the day by Russell Crowe, “The secret to riches is the same as the secret to comedy – timing,” explains how success can depend on ...
Six-figure Big Tech job to unemployment: Indian man leaves job, says there are more ways to make money than a 9-to-5An Indian Product Manager has left his six-figure Big Tech job to explore building his own career outside the traditional corporate path. T...
In 2021, Berlin teams studied 166 naked mole-rats and found they recognised colony-specific vocal dialects; cross-fostered pups learned the dialect of their new colonyNaked mole-rats possess distinct vocal dialects learned from their colony members. Researchers found these animals respond more to their ow...
Will I inherit my family’s land in India if I become an NRI?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I would like to understand what happens to my rights over inherited agricultural land in India if I acquire forei...
Coinbase's India return: How a bespoke rupee on-ramp changes the game for foreign exchangesOperating under a fresh local entity fully registered with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and compliant with local tax frame...
Tim Cook reportedly woke up at 3:45 a.m. every day and once worked at a paper mill. Then he took over Apple from Steve JobsTim Cook concludes his fifteen-year tenure as Apple CEO today, August 31, 2026. He transformed Apple into a vastly larger and more profitab...
Court evicts son from flat for neglecting parents: Can he still claim inheritance rights?Does the son have any inheritance right over parents property if he failed to take care of parents and court orders eviction? Know what law...
Quote of the Day by British philosopher R. M. Hare: ‘The ordinary man so very rarely questions the principles in which he has been brought up, that he is usually willing, whenever he has a feeling that…'’Quote of the Day: Many people follow inherited moral rules without questioning their validity. Philosopher R. M. Hare urged examination of ...
In their 60s, they found love. What they kept separate was their moneyOlder Indians are forming new relationships and seeking companionship in later life. These couples often prioritize financial independence ...
Personal laws in India: How they govern marriage, divorce, and inheritance for different religionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...