Earn more, spend more, stay broke: CA warns against the comfortable poverty of high-income earnersCA Nitin Kaushik warns that a higher salary does not automatically create wealth. He argues that lifestyle inflation, social media comparis...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: ''Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of...'' — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, leadership, personal growth, fulfillment, and why chasing a mission bigger than yourself unlocks your true potential by the former US PresidentToday's Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s famous quote challenges individuals to look beyond financial accumulation and seek...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Most people ignore the two holes in clothespins; using them separately may prevent marks and wrinklesThe clothespin, though simple, carries a rich history and timeless relevance. Created in the 1840s, its clever design brings practicality t...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
In 1518, hundreds of people in France danced uncontrollably for weeks until they collapsed; historians still cannot solve this mysteryIn the summer of 1518, hundreds of people in Strasbourg danced uncontrollably for days and even weeks, with some reportedly dying from exha...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Quote of the day by Oprah Winfrey: ‘Your struggles do not define you. The reason I have been able to be so financially successful...’ Life lessons on challenges from famous TV host and actressQuote of the day by Oprah Winfrey shows how struggle ultimately fuel purpose and ultimate success. Her focus on creating value, not money, ...
08 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Bigger paycheck, but same financial anxiety? CA explains the 'comfortable poverty' trapHigh earners often face 'comfortable poverty' despite salary hikes, as lifestyle inflation erodes financial security. Chartered accountant ...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
8 decades, 1 shop: 94-year-old Mumbai man’s roadside stall serves more than just sugarcane juice. His life lessons carry wisdom, inspiration and honesty. ‘Even if someone cheats you, do not cheat them back.’A 94-year-old Mumbai juice vendor, Sadiq Pal, has been running his father's sugarcane juice shop for over 80 years. Despite limited formal ...
31 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Absolute poverty virtually eliminated, says Niti Aayog's VirmaniAbsolute poverty in India, as per World Bank's metric, has been nearly eradicated, dropping to just 1%. The percentage of the population cl...
11 Mar, 2025, 10.50 PM IST
Poverty definition immaterial for financial services: Raghuram RajanReserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said descriptions don't matter when it comes to financial services, which are unavailable for...
03 Jul, 2014, 05.28 AM IST
Measuring poverty difficult: PMPrime Minister Manmohan Singh said gauging poverty is a "difficult task" as there are diverse views on the definition.
15 Aug, 2013, 01.40 PM IST
Kapil Sibal criticizes Planning Commission's definition of povertyCommunications and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal today said a family of five could not live on Rs 5,000 a month.
26 Jul, 2013, 09.55 PM IST
Centre's poverty definition 'cruel joke' on poor: NitishPoverty should not be decided in terms of calories and money to purchase food but on the basis of the right to live respectfully," Kumar to...
26 Jul, 2013, 02.55 PM IST
CPI(M) slams Planning Commission estimates on poverty"The urban poverty level definition would not be sufficient to buy even one kg of decent variety of rice," CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury sa...
25 Jul, 2013, 03.03 PM IST
- Planning Commission's definition of poverty a joke, says BJP
Slamming the Planning Commission over its definition of poverty, BJP has said the Centre has underestimated the number of people living BPL...
30 Mar, 2012, 10.41 AM IST
- Rs 32-a-day poverty line had Plan panel in controversy in 2011
The Planning Commission was at the centre of a big controversy after it adopted Rs 32-a-day poverty line, inviting sharp criticism from man...
31 Dec, 2011, 12.17 PM IST
- Chouhan for new definition of poverty, announces schemes
Stressing the need for formulating a new definition of poverty in the country, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has assi...
28 Jun, 2008, 12.56 PM IST