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Think property makes you rich? These 5 facts tell a different storyAs per a 2017 RBI report, a typical middle-class Indian family puts 70-80% of its net worth into realty. No asset class would be considered...
Income tax burden reduction over 12 years reflects 'Ramrajya', government saysA government booklet marks Narendra Modi's tenure as India's longest-serving Prime Minister. It highlights tax reductions and reforms like ...
'Income Rs 1.7 lakh per month, savings just Rs 2,250': Couple say they are living paycheck to paycheck, mentally exhaustedA young Indian couple earning a combined ₹1.7 lakh monthly faces financial strain. High loan EMIs, including a ₹70,000 personal loan, leave...
Wealth wisdom of the day: ‘It's not how much money you make, but...’ – ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ fame Robert Kiyosaki on assets that work for youWealth wisdom of the day: Working for money is not the key to wealth; it should be the other way around, is what Robert Kiyosaki suggests -...
No cost EMI a scam? CA warns why it can be a financial trap targeting middle classNo-cost EMIs are popular in India, making big purchases seem affordable. Chartered accountant Nitin Kaushik warns this is a psychological s...
Bengaluru techie earns Rs 1.7 lakh a month but still wants to sublet a room in his new home: 'Part of me feels trapped'A Bengaluru tech professional is experiencing significant financial stress after purchasing his first home. Despite a good salary, the home...
Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: ‘There are times when I am convinced I am unfit for any human relationship.’Franz Kafka's profound words capture a universal struggle with human connection. Many feel alienated and doubt their ability to form relati...
Rohit, Dhoni, Hardik: When IPL's biggest names couldn't deliver this seasonIPL 2026 delivered a harsh reality for cricket's biggest stars. Captains faltered, match-winners lost their touch, and franchise cornerston...
Bengaluru techie, earning Rs 24 LPA, reveals how her parents ruined all of her savings: ‘Living paycheck to paycheck…’A Bengaluru professional earning Rs 2 lakh monthly felt helpless after her parents, burdened by debt, pressured her into buying a house. No...
US-Iran conflict adds fresh strain to Pakistan's fragile economyPakistan faces a growing inflation crisis. Tensions between the United States and Iran are driving up fuel prices. This is making daily lif...
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
Instagram emerges as platform for anti-caste Indian artDalit and Bahujan artists are reshaping the landscape of digital expression, turning social media into dynamic exhibitions of resistance. T...
Paying home loan for 30 years? CA explains the hidden trap behind the home loans and the only way to beat itHomebuyers often overlook the true cost of 30-year home loans. Early EMIs primarily pay interest, not principal. Chartered Accountant Nitin...
Monetise idle household gold, ease compliance burden to build Viksit Bharat: Kotak MF's Nilesh ShahNilesh Shah of Kotak Mutual Fund suggests India must unlock its vast household gold reserves. He also calls for easing business regulations...
Congress calls fuel hikes "silent tax on households", accuses govt of "corporate protection racket"Fuel prices have risen for the fourth time in ten days. Congress leaders condemn these increases as a silent tax on Indian households. They...
Income rising but savings shrinking? CA explains the ‘middle class trap’ hurting salaried workers but they don't even knowA LinkedIn post by Bengaluru-based CA Meenal Goel has sparked discussion online after she described how many salary hikes today barely keep...
Petrol, diesel prices in India rise for 3rd time: Public calls fuel rate hike a "big blow", demands regulationFuel prices, including petrol, diesel, and CNG, have seen multiple increases recently, significantly burdening middle-class families and da...
Jeff Bezos, world's 4th richest man, couldn't stop talking about a nurse in Queens earning $75,000. Here's whyAmazon founder Jeff Bezos, also the world's fourth richest man, argued that low-income earners in the US should pay no taxes, citing a nurs...
A ferocious economic storm will hit ordinary people, small biz: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi warns of a severe economic storm approaching India. He states that the current economic structure benefits industrialists like...
Andhra Pradesh: YSRCP to hold statewide protests on May 18 over fuel price hikeThe Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party will hold statewide protests on May 18. This action is a response to the significant increase in ...