In 1993, Taiwan collected 70% of its trash while recycling virtually none. 33 years later, paid bags, musical trucks and sorting helped drive recycling to 55% nationwideTaiwan’s experience therefore challenges the idea that recycling depends mainly on individual environmental enthusiasm. People certainly ne...
01 Sep, 2026, 04.13 AM IST
How much of your salary should go towards your home loan EMI?Homebuyers should assess their monthly surplus before applying for a home loan. An affordable EMI fits comfortably after essential expenses...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
$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...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
New labour code impact: Rs 8k less take home pay likely for employee with Rs 15 lakh CTC; check the impact on CTCs of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 25 lakh and Rs 50 lakhNew labour codes mandate higher provident fund contributions for employees. This change reduces monthly take-home pay for many salaried ind...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 73: The customer pays slowly. The machines depreciate slowly tooThe title of this series sounds binary. The businesses rarely are. Between a multibagger and bankruptcy lies a large middle ground where co...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
'Inappropriate and hostile': Trump scales back US-South Korea drills amid ties with North KoreaPresident Donald Trump ordered a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited costs and his relationship wi...
26 Aug, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
Hindustan Copper OFS may not be a big draw for retail investors: AnalystsAnalysts express caution regarding retail investor interest in Hindustan Copper's offer for sale. A nearly ten percent discount may not att...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 72: Its profit finally came from the factory. The question is about durabilityThe largest single liability on this automobile supplier's balance sheet is not a bank loan. It is a lease, tied to an entity controlled by...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Divorce dispute turns into legal battle: The financial costs a husband may faceThe aftermath of matrimonial disputes often lingers long after a marriage has ended, imposing hefty financial and legal challenges on men. ...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Can the IRS EITC 2026 really deliver up to $8,231? Check these income and child rules before filing Form 1040The IRS EITC 2026 can put up to $8,231 back into the hands of eligible workers. But it is not a payment for everyone. Your earned income, f...
22 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
How to plan your bike purchase with a two-wheeler loan without stretching your monthly budgetWhen considering a bike purchase, it's vital to ensure it fits within your financial landscape. Assess your income alongside current obliga...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
'Don't come to US': Indian couple living there says India now offers same opportunities without waiting years for stabilityAn Indian couple in the US has sparked debate by urging young Indians to reconsider immigration, arguing that staying in India can now offe...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Bianca Adler turns Everest heartbreak into history: 18-year-old Australian returns a year after turning back 400 metres from summit to become youngest Australian woman to reach the topBianca Adler, an enterprising eighteen-year-old from Australia, has successfully summited Mount Everest, achieving a long-held dream after ...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
There is one line where a loss can hide for years. If you own the stock, you find out lastEvery rupee a company spends has to be accounted for somewhere. A cost may be charged as an expense and reduce current profit, or it may be...
14 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
‘In God we trust, all others pay cash’: Warren Buffett had the cash and still has itBerkshire Hathaway lost $11.5 billion. Buffett spent $14.5 billion. And then, he told his shareholders about the two worst decisions he had...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Review: The Fold Finally Feels Like a Complete ProductThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 addresses some of the biggest complaints about Samsung’s foldable line-up with a lighter 201-gram design, a wide...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
The hidden financial curriculum of studying abroadIndian families often overlook financial planning while preparing for overseas education, despite its high cost. Early forex planning, comp...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.09 PM IST