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Quote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn: “Make-up can only make you look… — Life lessons on beauty, character, empathy and why actions speak louder than appearancesQuote of the Day by Audrey Hepburn highlights the meaning of “Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if y...
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...
Spanish proverb of the day: 'Even if a monkey dresses in silk, it remains a...' Life lessons on reality, appearances, identity and why appearances don't really matterSpanish proverb of the day highlights an important lesson about reality, appearances, identity and character. The saying teaches that exter...
401(k) to gold IRA rollover 2026: Why investors are shifting retirement savings into physical gold protection?Retirement investors are rapidly searching for 401(k) to gold IRA rollover strategies as economic uncertainty grows across the United State...
More accurate data soon: Big missing link in India's economy dashboard finally gets set to go liveCome July, India will unveil its inaugural Index of Services Production to correctly assess the pulse of the country's critical services se...
Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...
Nearly half of India’s online orders are still COD. Why cash on delivery isn’t fading in the UPI eraCash on delivery continues to drive India's online shopping. Many first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns, prefer to pay after recei...
From expressways to airports: How infrastructure is reshaping real estate demand in IndiaTo maximise gains from an anticipated infrastructure development, the most crucial point to keep in mind while investing early is that pric...
Silver’s volatility in 2026: Macroeconomic drivers, speculative dynamics and investment implicationsSilver experienced a dramatic price plunge in 2026, falling from an all-time high to nearly $60 per ounce. This volatility stemmed from mac...
Return-to-origin shipments, not customer returns, are India's biggest e-commerce margin problem, says Blue DartReverse logistics is evolving from a cost centre into a strategic driver of customer trust, retention and margin protection in India’s fast...
In 1994, Jeff Bezos Quit Wall Street: Started Selling Books Online and Built Amazon Into One of the World’s Most Powerful CompaniesLeaving Wall Street, Jeff Bezos saw immense potential in the burgeoning internet, launching an online bookstore from a garage. Despite earl...
Lusting for lasting in instant age: Why consumers are choosing forever over fastToday's consumers are embracing a more sustainable mindset, steering clear of throwaway items in favor of possessions that stand the test o...
From swipe to strategy: Your credit card now decides what you buyConsumers now meticulously compare credit card offers before making purchases, turning transactions into value calculations. Credit cards a...
Why Everyone Is Talking About “Death Cleaning” And It Is Not What You ThinkSwedish death cleaning, or 'döstädning', offers a practical way to declutter possessions. This method, popularized by Margareta Magnusson, ...
Salary hike of 66%, but savings down? CA warns of silent middle-class crisis in 2026Urban professionals face a silent crisis as rising salaries fail to keep pace with escalating costs of living. Inflation in essentials like...
Gold overtakes US Treasuries as the world’s largest reserve asset for the first time in 30 years— is this the start of de-dollarization or just a reserve shift?Gold moves ahead of U.S. Treasuries after three decades—and the numbers explain why. Central banks now hold nearly $4 trillion in gold, sli...
Gold: The correction was the repositioning, not the end of the trendGold remains a vital liquidity source even with price drops. Central banks and individuals are selling gold to ease financial strains. In I...
73% of Indian luxury shoppers switched brands in 5 years, says reportLuxury brands face a growing disconnect with consumers, especially younger buyers redefining luxury. In India, shoppers are switching brand...
IT firms push M&A deals to cover AI’s revenue impactWhile the capital deployment is aggressive, Karan Uppal, vice-president of Phillip Capital, highlighted that from a revenue contribution pe...
Consumer consciousness: Decoding good value for brandsThe Indian consumer is highly value conscious. Often, marketers simply assume that “valueconscious” means being priceconscious; we regard t...