HR asked why an employee skipped the company dinner. One question changed the policyA viral social media post highlights a company's shift in handling after-hours events after an employee questioned unpaid attendance. The e...
Trump’s war means higher global interest rates for years to comeGlobal interest rates are set to remain higher for longer, with Bloomberg Economics forecasting borrowing costs elevated by up to half a pe...
EPS 2026 replaces EPS-71, EPS-95: What has changed in new EPFO pension scheme and what remains the sameA new Employees' Pension Scheme, 2026, has replaced earlier pension schemes, effective June 29, 2026. While core benefits like the pension ...
EPS 2026 brings new rules, but has the Rs 1,000 minimum pension changed?The government has introduced the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), 2026, replacing older schemes. The calculation formula for pensions also...
Served 17 years, but sacked for taking leftover tea and biscuits: Jharkhand HC reinstates govt peon, calling the punishment 'disproportionate'A Bokaro peon, Ranjeet Kumar Himanshu, has won his job back after being sacked for taking tea leaves and biscuits. The Jharkhand High Court...
Unfair appraisal? 5 tests courts use to detect bias against employeesSuspect unfair appraisal in the private sector? Indian courts examine five key tests to detect bias. They first establish a comparable empl...
Time to take selective risks? 5 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 35%There are more than 3,000 small-caps stocks listed on the stock exchanges. Only a handful are actually worth looking at; and even fewer wor...
EPFO 3.0 promises a digital PF experience, but can it fix years of legacy problems?EPFO 3.0 aims to modernize provident fund services through upgraded technology, faster claim processing, simplified withdrawals, digital re...
Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
'No notice, no explanation': Noida man leaves job without a word and still convinces two courts to reinstate himA Noida factory worker who walked off the job in 2012 without any written notice or explanation managed to win reinstatement orders from bo...
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?South Africa faces escalating anti-immigrant sentiment, with protesters demanding undocumented foreigners leave. Despite claims of being ov...
Is your SIP giving FIIs an easy exit? AMFI CEO says mutual funds will actually lure them backForeign investors have withdrawn over $60 billion from Indian equities, prompting concerns that retail investors are funding their exits. H...
For 21 years, this 77-year-old ‘Water Baba’ has been handing out free cold water to thirsty highway travellers in Rajasthan’s 45°C scorching desert heatIn Rajasthan's scorching Barmer-Batadu heat, 77-year-old Thana Ram Kadwasara has become a beacon of hope for travelers. For two decades, he...
12 bonded labourers rescued from UP factory allege torture, confinementTwelve bonded labourers, including minors, were rescued from a factory in Muzaffarnagar after enduring months of captivity and torture. Lur...
Starmer leaves No. 10 without ever managing to explain what he stood forKeir Starmer's premiership ended abruptly, overshadowed by Donald Trump's pronouncements. Despite a significant election victory, Starmer s...
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
He left school after class 7, arrived in Mumbai at 15, with Rs 24 in his pocket. Today, he earns Rs 25 LPA per annum. Who is Munna Thaakur?From Akola with just Rs 24, Munna Thakur's journey to becoming a celebrated celebrity photographer is a testament to grit. He overcame imme...