Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Life Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: “Missing a train is only painful if you run after it. Likewise, not matching the idea of...” Powerful life lesson on success, freedom, and self-worth for young minds by the bestselling author of The Black Swan, Antifragile, and Skin in the GameLife Lesson of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: What if the biggest source of stress is not failure but chasing someone else’s definition ...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
US stocks: Nvidia’s jumbo bond sale draws $85 billion of investor demandNvidia has secured approximately $85 billion in orders for its substantial debt offering, seeking to raise at least $20 billion. This immen...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Fed and BoE stay guarded after 100 days of Iran warGlobal central banks are poised to maintain current interest rates this week. The Iran war's impact on inflation and growth remains a key c...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.34 AM IST
Banks raise NRI deposit rates to draw dollar inflowsIndian banks are offering higher interest rates on foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract money from overseas residents. The ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Thinking of prepaying your home loan? CA says why you might be doing it wrongChartered accountant Paaras Gangwal advises caution on home loan prepayments. He explains that early loan prepayments yield significant sav...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
CD rates may fall up to 100 bps as banks tap overseas deposits, loansInterest rates on short-term financial instruments like Certificates of Deposit are poised to decrease across India. This anticipated drop,...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currencyIndian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new ...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
How a simple home loan EMI calculation before you apply can reduce your interest burdenA home loan EMI calculator is an invaluable tool for financial planning, allowing users to estimate monthly repayments, total interest, and...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Bitcoin’s worst week since FTX crash signals more pain aheadBitcoin experienced its worst week since the FTX collapse, with a modest rebound now raising concerns among analysts. Investors are pulling...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
From tax exemption to FCNR(B) deposits: How India is trying to attract foreign capitalIndia is taking steps to attract foreign investment and boost its economy. The Reserve Bank of India and the government have introduced new...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Quote of the day from investing legend Howard Marks: 'You have to be prepared for when things go against you. You have to survive on the bad days' - Life and investing lessons from Mastering the Market Cycle authorHoward Marks, a renowned investor, stresses survival over maximum returns. In one of his famous quotes, he advises investors to build resil...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
India bonds slip as US-Iran risks derail post-policy rallyIndian government bonds faced pressure early Monday. Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher. This overshadowed recent suppo...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Two people earn Rs 40 lakh a year, but vastly different wealth. CA shares the hidden fact that separates wealthy from othersHigh salaries don't guarantee wealth; financial management is key. CA Nitin Kaushik highlights that individuals earning the same amount can...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Why has the average mortgage payment crossed $2,000, and how can you lower yours as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high in 2026?The average mortgage payment has surged past $2,000 for the first time, reaching $2,005 as high mortgage rates, rising home prices, and per...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Quote of the day by Paul Krugman: 'Debt is one person's liability, but another person's...' - financial lessons and insights on role of debt in the economy, flow of money and growth of wealth by Nobel Prize-winning economist and pioneer of New Trade TheoryQuote of the day by Paul Krugman: Nobel laureate Paul Krugman sheds light on debt, emphasizing it's a two-sided coin. While a borrower's li...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.14 PM IST