Psychology says people who reread instructions twice before starting something aren’t slow: They’re protecting confidence with clarity, because the mind relaxes when the next step feels certainCountless folks find it beneficial to double-check the instructions prior to embarking on a task. Rather than signaling doubt, this action ...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Think index funds are foolproof? These 7 myths can lead to costly mistakesPassive investing has become mainstream in India, but several myths persist. Investors should not judge passive funds solely by low costs, ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Psychology says taking your phone to the bathroom may reveal more than boredom: The hidden link between stress, dopamine, and why your brain avoids silencePsychology does not suggest that everyone who brings a phone into the bathroom has an unhealthy habit or underlying issue. Human behavior i...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | We stayed fully invested through elections, tariffs and war fears — and outperformed: Manish Gupta & Viraj Mahadevia of MoneyGrow PMSMoneyGrow PMS has navigated market volatility by focusing on businesses with consistent earnings growth. The fund house identifies opportun...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
There are bulls and bears, and also ducks. When Warren Buffett warned against being a stock market duckWarren Buffett mentioned a metaphor that should haunt every investor who has ever felt clever during a rising market: The preening duck tha...
28 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
Wars, recessions, political crises, market crashes. Warren Buffett’s advice on each of themWarren Buffett made a prediction in the mid-1990s he knew would come true: Berkshire Hathaway's future returns would fall short compared to...
07 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Employee's toxic boss threatened to blacklist him — here's the smart way he outsmarted him completelyFake reference job strategy is rising fast in modern hiring trends. Nearly 70% employers still rely on reference checks. That single call c...
05 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
State Elections 2026: Khela over! Decoding BJP's Bengal breach & a ‘Vijay’ for the history booksToday's election trends show major political shifts across states, with BJP leading in West Bengal, TVK disrupting Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian d...
04 May, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Cement cos in Meghalaya imported nearly 3 lakh mt of coal without valid papers: HC-appointed panelTwo cement companies in Meghalaya face accusations of violating norms in transporting over 2.93 lakh metric tonnes of coal. A high court-ap...
03 May, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Warren Buffett: Why ‘risk’ doesn't mean what Wall Street says it meansIn a letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett declared war on one of finance's most sacred concepts: Beta. The academics had it backwards, he...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 56: An acquisition, a divestment, and a JV for EV. Ready for re-rating?Bulls argue this company is becoming a complete mobility-platform supplier in India: Power solutions and aftermarket, braking and safety. B...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Guns, drones & algos: War gets smarter, faster & uncomfortably less humanArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing global warfare. Nations are significantly increasing AI spending for defense. This technology en...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Government to bring new seed, pesticide laws next Parliament session, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh ChouhanNew laws for seeds and pesticides are nearing completion. These laws aim to curb fake farm inputs with stricter penalties. The government i...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Gulf states in limbo as US-Iran crisis drags onGulf nations grapple with war and peace as Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade cripples energy exports. Infrastructure damage requires extensi...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
‘Modern problems require modern solutions’: Jobseeker uses fake reference to escape ‘toxic micromanager’; gets an unexpectedly high salaryA jobseeker on Reddit says he used a fake professional reference to avoid a “toxic micromanager” who allegedly threatened his career. The u...
12 Apr, 2026, 02.26 PM IST