Brands unwrap premium gifting packs on quick commerce for festive seasonBrands are launching festive, event-specific products on quick commerce platforms as shoppers increasingly turn to rapid delivery for gifti...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us... We must believe that we are...” — an enduring life lesson on perseverance, self-confidence, personal purpose, and why true human fulfillment requires honoring individual potential over submitting to inevitable adversity, by the Nobel Prize-winning scientistQuote of the Day by Marie Curie: “Life is not easy for any of us...” confronts the reality that hardship is a universal default, not a pers...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
In 1986, an American ad executive bought a Scottish island for his wife's 60th birthday; the couple immediately gave it away for wildlifeBack in 1986, an American advertising executive took gift-giving to an extraordinary level by presenting his wife with a whole Scottish isl...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
3 aromatic plants that may help keep rats away from your garden naturally, plus simple tips to reduce rodent problemsAromatic plants such as mint, lavender, and rosemary are known to repel garden rats with their potent scents, making outdoor areas less inv...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
In 1960, Japan’s future emperor took 18 bluegills home from Chicago. Their descendants multiplied into millions and invaded Lake BiwaA significant ecological problem arose from a 1960 gift of bluegills to Japan's Crown Prince Akihito. These fish propagated swiftly, infilt...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
What are the cases against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan?Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered Imran Khan's transfer to a hospital from jail. He faces numerous corruption and other charges since losing...
18 Aug, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Axis Bank to revise credit card rules from August 28, 2026: Late payment fee, dynamic currency markup, reward point rule changes and moreAxis Bank credit card revised rules: Axis Bank is set to update its credit card policies on August 28, 2026. Notably, the markup for dynami...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
Indian-origin jazz guitarist, green-card holder grandmother detained by ICE in USTwo Indian-origin residents have faced detention by US immigration authorities amid tighter enforcement under the Trump administration. Jaz...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Parents win back their flat gifted to son as tribunal finds son failed to take care of parents; Bombay HC orders son to vacate the propertySon promised to care for elderly parents after receiving their Mumbai flat as gift; however, he failed to do so; Bombay High Court cancels ...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Govt in talks with banks to cut Kisan Credit Card interest subvention by 50 basis pointsThe government is discussing a 50 basis point reduction in interest subvention for Kisan Credit Card loans. This move aims to align subsidi...
17 Aug, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Have broken glass jars at home? Try these simple and creative ways to reuse them instead of throwing them awayBroken glass jars hold a treasure trove of creative potential. Consider transforming them into charming candle holders or stylish bathroom ...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Wondering why your roti goes hard as rocks when it becomes cold? Chef says it is simple chemistry, shares secret to keep rotis soft, and also make it softer if it becomes hardNo one wants to return home to be served cold and hard as rock rotis. Taking to Instagram, chef Prasad Patil shared some important tips and...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Corporate cover rates decline amid ample capacityInsurance rates for fire, cyber, professional indemnity and directors’ liability fell sharply in the June quarter as abundant capacity inte...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
US Congress advances penny phaseout bill: What it means for you, the rounding rules, and how cash transactions could changeCongress is moving to end the production of one-cent coins for general circulation. The proposed Common Cents Act allows retailers to round...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.20 PM IST
How should my NRI children disclose gifts received from relatives in ITR-2?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My two NRI children are unable to find a field in ITR-2 to disclose gifts received from relatives. The Income Tax...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Zero forex markup credit cards: Does it mean zero cost? Check this before your international travelPlanning an international trip? A 'zero forex markup' credit card promises savings, but hidden charges and fluctuating exchange rates can s...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST