Iran-US war pushes polymer, resin prices up 60%; plastics exporters squeezed despite ceasefireFreight rates jump up to 10x, polymer prices rise 60%, while supply disruptions and supply chain delays strain MSMEs and the sector's expor...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Don’t wait for the storm: Key steps to Hurricane-proof your home in 2025With forecasts predicting an active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, experts emphasize proactive preparation. Homeowners should inspect and ...
28 Jun, 2025, 11.30 AM IST
Vet warns pet owners after common dog behaviour linked to massive parasite inside woman’s bodyA rare case in Tunisia highlights the danger of letting dogs lick faces, potentially transmitting the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. A 2...
09 May, 2025, 09.53 AM IST
From pet insurance to GIFs: How companies are adapting to attract and retain Gen Z employeesCorporate India is adapting to attract Gen Z employees by offering flexible work policies, unique perks like pet insurance, and emphasizing...
06 Apr, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
Is there a most beautiful dog? Science thinks so, and the winner might surprise youAccording to a study using the golden ratio, the Cairn Terrier has been identified as the most beautiful dog breed, scoring an 88.7% match ...
08 Mar, 2025, 12.35 AM IST
Hyper-personalised compensation structures may be key to retain tech talentTech compensation strategies are shifting. ANSR and Talent500 survey notes 65% gender pay gap, 56% pay disparities. 83% need well-being ben...
14 Jul, 2024, 03.15 PM IST
Roti, Kapada aur Makaan: Most Indians fight for staples, others lap up luxury itemsIndia remains on course to be the fastest growing major economy in this fiscal year that started April 1. However, the widening chasm in de...
29 Apr, 2023, 02.11 PM IST
India Inc tailors benefits to what employees wantCompanies are continuously tapping new talent groups, including stay-at-home women, transgender persons, people with disabilities etc. Also...
26 Feb, 2023, 07.22 AM IST
Noida Supertech twin tower demolition: Here's why neighbours were denied insurance coverThere is palpable anxiety among the residents housing in the complexes near the Supertech twin towers in Noida which will be demolished by ...
28 Aug, 2022, 05.39 PM IST
Expert committee makes case for expanding scope of retail insurance business at GIFT cityThe committee is christened as International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), which focuses on building international retail b...
23 Oct, 2020, 04.33 PM IST
From insuring your Labrador to your fitness regime, these startups are offering innovative policiesThese new-age fintech startups are challenging traditional insurance policies by designing new ones that will change how insurance is sold ...
27 Jun, 2018, 09.31 PM IST
Prioritising services key to health spending: Experts"We need to make sure the rupee goes the longest way," said Ranjit Roy Chaudhury, advisor to the Ministry of Health at an event.
20 Oct, 2014, 10.19 PM IST
Are you paying a higher maintenance bill for housing society?According to legal experts, housing societies cannot have by-laws prohibiting residents from keeping pets or charge them extra for it.
14 Apr, 2014, 09.38 AM IST
- Few takers for pet insurance
While pet insurance is hugely popular in the western countries, it is still relatively unknown in India due to lack of advertisements.
30 Mar, 2011, 11.13 AM IST
- ULIPs may get a boost as Sebi abolishes entry load on MFs
ULIPs offer attractive front-end commissions to agents. However, independent financial advisors believe that though there is a possibility ...
23 Jun, 2009, 06.19 AM IST
- Exit load: ULIPs hold edge over MFs
Financial advisors believe it is time for insurance industry watchdog to make ULIPs more transparent. Reviving lapsed insurance policy | Go...
20 Jun, 2009, 04.20 PM IST
- No cover for key space, nuclear projects
In an age where every possible risk is insured starting from pet insurance to terror-related covers, it is hard to believe that the most mi...
12 Jul, 2006, 03.24 AM IST