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“Gold loans are no longer just for rainy days”; Experian India's Manish Jain on why demand is risingManish Jain, Country Managing Director, Experian India, discusses the growing demand for gold loans, the lower risk of over-leveraging with...
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan reveal reality of growing up lower middle class: 'There was not enough daal at home so more water was added...'Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the richest Indian actor in the world, once reflected on growing up in the lower middle class, where he would not...
Bengaluru’s biggest star reveals why he is very happy his parents didn’t have money: ‘They told me never to…’; a look at his impressive networth nowKGF star Yash, one of the biggest pan Indian stars today, didn’t grow up rich or even affluent. His father was a driver for the Karnataka S...
Quote of the day by Stephen King: “Life isn't a support system for art. It's the...” — Are we building a life around our dreams, or sacrificing our lives to achieve them? Life lessons from a motivational quote on self-doubt, creativity, relationships, and personal growthToday's quote of the day by Stephen King reflects on a difficult truth: our ambitions should have a place in life, not take the place of li...
In 2007, Roseanne Barr bought a 46-acre Hawaii macadamia farm for $1.78 million; 18 years later, the property sold for $2.6 million with orchards and a greenhouse onsiteRoseanne Barr's Hawaii macadamia farm sold for $2.6 million after eighteen years. The 46-acre property near Honokaa featured over four thou...
15-year-olds are reading, calculating and reasoning worse than ever, thanks to AI, OECD findsGlobal 15-year-olds show weakest performance in reading, math, and science tests. Reading scores declined significantly, with students now ...
The big Gen Z market taking over how India spends, saves and strategisesIndia's youngest generation now leads consumption spending with unique preferences. Gen Z's influence is reshaping brand strategies and inv...
What should kids study in the age of AI?As AI reshapes entry-level jobs and geopolitical uncertainty clouds overseas education, Indian parents are questioning long-held beliefs ab...
In 1979, Rahul Mehta’s parents sold their gold and silver to fund his first semester in America; decades later, he helped establish eight schools across six IITsRahul Mehta, after selling four companies, now invests in India's intellectual capital. His foundation supports academic programs at IITs, ...
US 30-year mortgage rate hits highest level in more than a yearUS 30-year mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level in more than a year, adding to affordability pressures for homebuyers. The ri...
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives covered in rust after 286 days at sea, but did corrosion affect the carrier’s combat capabilities?The USS Abraham Lincoln made a long-awaited arrival in Thailand after spending 286 uninterrupted days at sea. Upon inspection, extensive ru...
Market close: Sensex, Nifty end lower as losses in banking, auto dragIndian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower on Tuesday as banking, auto and pharma stocks dragged. Nifty fell 0.1% to 24,055.8, while S...
$40 million Ferrari, $13 million tax twist: 87-year-old billionaire’s charity buy could cut his US tax billHerbert Wertheim purchased a Ferrari electric vehicle for forty million dollars. This significant charitable donation may qualify for a sub...
Nifty mega caps are going nowhere. Why Samco CIO Umesh Mehta put 75% of his Flexicap fund beyond largecapsMutual Fund CIO Umesh Mehta says Nifty mega caps may remain subdued as institutional ownership limits fresh buying and earnings momentum sh...
'India is a country ripe for innovation across many facets of our business': Marriott International CEOMarriott sees India as a key growth market, planning significant expansion and new hotel openings. The company is adapting its brands and p...
Techie leaves Rs 18 lakh job for PSU stability taking a big pay cut, questions decision after one yearA viral workplace discussion on X has triggered contrasting views on the trade-off between private-sector earnings and public-sector stabil...
Earning Rs 1-2 lakh a month in a tier-1 city? Woman says you might still be caught in a "salary trap"A content creator highlighted what she calls the "Rs 1-2 lakh salary trap," arguing that this income range, while seemingly comfortable, le...
Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 bi...
The 'trustworthy' changes in the lives of India's middle classDigital payments and tax reforms have significantly altered middle-class spending habits. GST has streamlined consumption taxes, impacting ...
‘I need to pay my rent’: Shehzad Poonawalla says financial pressure led him to quit the BJPBJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned from the party, citing pressing financial and personal circumstances. In his firs...