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ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: ‘It’s Active and Passive, Not Active or Passive,’ says Anand Vardarajan, Tata Mutual FundTata Asset Management MD Anand Vardarajan says investors should combine active and passive strategies rather than treat them as rivals. He ...08 Oct, 2026, 05.32 PM IST- Nana Patekar earned Rs 35 a month at 13, walked 8 km daily and got one meal when his father lost everythingNana Patekar, an esteemed actor, passed away in Goa at the age of 75. He reflected on his impoverished childhood and the impact it had on h...08 Oct, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
- Woman says ‘don’t come’ to Bangalore if you earn less than Rs 1 lakh a month, cites high rent and property pricesA Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate after claiming that people earning less than Rs 1 lakh a month should reconsider moving to t...07 Oct, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- Rats, broken toilets and collapsing ceilings: Why 1,800 French high schools were blocked or closed as 250,000 people took to the streetsFrance’s national lycée students’ union said 1,800 of the country’s roughly 3,700 high schools were either blocked or closed. Some authorit...06 Oct, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- From 'lower middle class' Tamil family, he missed IIT Madras CSE by just 0.01, was rejected by MIT. Today, he is the CEO of a $20 billion AI startupPerplexity cofounder and CEO Aravind Srinivas turned academic setbacks into a remarkable AI career. After missing IIT Madras Computer Scien...06 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
- Diwali gifting gets pricier as pistachio, almond rates surge on US-Iran war, higher freight and weak rupeePrices for nuts and dry fruits have increased significantly this festive season due to supply issues. Sourcing challenges from key supplier...06 Oct, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
- Quant Mutual Fund says investors should stay agile in portfolio allocation amid market shiftsThe fund house noted that the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East had entered its eighth month and resulted in severe disruptions to glo...03 Oct, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
- ‘Productivity growth in consumer services is powering India’s rise’Dani Rodrik highlights the relationship between ending poverty, boosting the global middle class, and addressing climate change. He emphasi...01 Oct, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
- Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsLegislation aiming to permanently prohibit Chinese vehicles and technology from entering the U.S. market is currently stalled. Senators are...01 Oct, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Taking a gold loan? Key costs, repayment rules, and risks to check before pledging jewelleryCheap, quick and no credit check needed, yet your jewellery could be at risk.28 Sep, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- In Brazil, frustration over cost of living undermines Lula's reelection bidKleyton Zacarioto, a butcher, expresses frustration with high food prices impacting household budgets ahead of elections. Incumbent Preside...26 Sep, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- $500 billion flywheel! Macquarie lists 3 drivers for strong growth in capital market stocks, lists top picksMacquarie projects a robust growth trajectory for India's capital market sector between fiscal years 2026 to 2030. This optimistic outlook ...25 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Rs 2 lakh crore bonanza: GST's one-year old tax gift showing up in cars, TVs and revenuesGST collections show economic activity holding up after the overhaul. Consumers are upgrading to better products and larger screen televisi...22 Sep, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
- ‘I would never want to lose him’: Jamie Dimon backs Chandra, flags India tax hurdles and sees AI paying offJamie Dimon sees India as a fast-growing economy with bright future prospects. He believes consistent regulations and taxing policies will ...22 Sep, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
- “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...21 Sep, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
- 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...20 Sep, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- 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...17 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
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