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PLFS set for fresh overhaul, govt seeks public & expert opinion on upcoming new thingsThe National Statistics Office (NSO), which has conducted the PLFS since 2017, plans to introduce the modifications from January 2027, when...23 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST- Satellite lights, Google searches cut state growth estimation errors by up to 62%: RBI studyRBI study indicates that combining night-time light data with Google search trends can improve state economic growth estimates. Researchers...23 Oct, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- India’s labour survey to soon include platform workers and unpaid household workIndia will update its Periodic Labour Force Survey starting January 2027 to enhance data collection. The modified sampling design aims to i...23 Oct, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- GST 2.0: How next phase of reforms can simplify compliance and unlock growth for MSMEsThe success of next-generation GST reforms will ultimately be measured on the basis of their ability to lower compliance costs, enhance ref...16 Oct, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
- Brazil election: Lula closes gap with Bolsonaro ahead of runoffBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has seen a decrease in the lead of rival Flavio Bolsonaro. Poll results indicate that Lula is...16 Oct, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
- India’s Bumrah dilemma: Numbers expose bowling woes in his absenceIndia's T20I bowling performance significantly relies on Jasprit Bumrah's presence, which affects wicket-taking and economy rates. When Bum...11 Oct, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Texas was expected to be a Republican stronghold. A new poll shows Democrats James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa gaining ground in two major 2026 racesPolls indicate Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton by six points in the U.S. Senate race. Meanwhile, Democrat Gina Hinojosa...06 Oct, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- ChatGPT starts exposing writers using AI with invisible watermarks; OpenAI says its texts, codes can be traced; how to avoid detectionOpenAI is rolling out invisible text watermarking for eligible ChatGPT and Codex output in the European Union, allowing its detector to loo...06 Oct, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- Explained: Which mutual fund ratios should investors check before investing?Mutual fund risk ratios help investors assess a scheme beyond past returns. Key measures include alpha, beta, R-squared, Sharpe, Treynor, i...26 Sep, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
- What if your eyes are older than you are? Scientists use a new AI model to uncover a surprising link between retinal age, smoking and diabetesA new artificial intelligence model can predict age based on retinal images. The model has identified a retinal age gap associated with hea...24 Sep, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- In 2019, 1,500 volunteers counted seals in 90,000 drone photos of a California island; some counts came within 5% of expert totalsIn 2019–2020, over 1,500 citizen scientists analyzed 90,000+ drone images to count wildlife on California's Año Nuevo Island. During winter...22 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- How it's rewarding to break your trust fund and maintain a trust deficitThe video assistant referee system in football has revealed notable blunders in officiating, calling into question our confidence in third-...19 Sep, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- These mid-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of over 25%, according to analystsAs an investor, what you need to do at this point of time is this: A bit of extra work in terms of stock-picking so that you avoid anxiety ...17 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
- Psychology says people who keep taking breaks at work aren’t necessarily lazy, Their brain may be asking for something elsePeople who take frequent breaks while working are not necessarily less disciplined or productive. Some may simply understand that spending ...15 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- ETMarkets Smart Talk | Stop chasing the next multibagger. Build a portfolio that can survive the fall: Sahil KapoorIn this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, we speak to Sahil Kapoor, Executive Director, Investment Strategist and Head of Product at DSP Mut...09 Sep, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
- Indian retirees missed out on equity wealth: How decades of pension-led retirement saving left portfolios stock-lightFor the longest time, we had a defined benefit plan. Even today, we have around us many retired government and public sector employees (and...07 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Plato: 'A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on true wisdom, deep understanding, critical thinking, raw data or statisticsQuote of the day by Plato: “A good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers.” The quote explains why decisions need understanding,...05 Sep, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
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