A turbulent year at HDFC Bank: Controversies that kept India’s biggest private lender in the headlinesHDFC Bank has faced a turbulent year marked by governance concerns, its former chairman’s abrupt exit, scrutiny of Dubai operations, post-m...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Could treating AI like a human make you more vulnerable to manipulation? Experts warn how believing chatbots have feelings could be a threatArtificial intelligence systems like chatbots are becoming more emotionally engaging, prompting concerns over manipulation by users. The re...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Homebuyer paid Rs 15 lakh for a Rs 10.41 lakh flat, builder threatened and asked Rs 20 lakh more; he approached Consumer Commission and won refund with interestMr Anwar believed that the flat would be delivered after disposal of the litigation. However, after waiting for another 3 years, he came to...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
ESOP Muddle: 7 ways ESOPs are used to trick accounts, taking minority shareholders for a rideCompanies do not always pay employees through salaries and bonuses. Sometimes, they reward them with shares – or the right to buy shares at...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad: AP-NORC pollFederal authorities are investigating suspicious mailings received by congressional and election offices across the country. With Election ...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
Tenant to pay Rs 24 lakh for unauthorised stay after failing to prove landlords sought eviction without returning Rs 10 lakh security amount: Delhi HC orderTenant ordered to pay Rs 24 lakh for unauthorised stay after failing to prove landlords wanted to evict without giving back Rs 10 lakh secu...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Tenant to pay compensation with 6% interest to landlady for overstaying after rent agreement expiry and eviction notice; Delhi HC orderThe Delhi High Court has ordered a tenant to pay mesne profits (compensation) along with 6% annual interest to the landlady (mesne profits)...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Manager faces career dilemma after being told to ‘manage out’ 20-year employee who ‘exceeded expectations’ for 7 years because firing her could cost $200,000 in severanceA manager says he was told to “manage out” a 20-year employee despite her seven years of “exceeds expectations” reviews and two promotions....
07 Oct, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for themMany travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overloo...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy in a bearish market? An ecosystem with down and upside potential of -39% to plus 37%The current fall is both at the level of the indices and the broader market. And when the selling is this broad, almost every sector is aff...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
The most uncertain sector also pays the most to wait. Watchlist for patient investors: 5 stocks with upside potential of up to 25%There are some interesting contrarian bets in the market. But going contrarian, or buying what everyone else is running away from, is not t...
27 Sep, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
Starbucks gates shut! How to know if your coffee store visit won't meet with a surprise in North AmericaPlanning a Starbucks visit in North America? About 250 locations are set to close as the coffee giant restructures its store network. Starb...
26 Sep, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28% in 1 year, according to analystsMarkets remain closed over the weekend, but the world does not. A flare-up in the Gulf, or anywhere else, can happen while you cannot trade...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
The company reported a Rs. 162 crore loss. It actually lost nearly Rs. 8,000 crore. Where, and how, did it hide the loss?There is a legal way to make a loss-making company look profitable, and it turns on a single label almost nobody questions. Once it's appli...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
‘Office politics babu bhaiya’: Woman resigns from job, alleges workplace harassment, HR ignored complaints and juniors were pressured to complain against herIn a heartfelt Instagram post, Ritica recounted her experiences of workplace harassment and the struggles leading to her resignation. Despi...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
When trouble looks like it will last, staying calm is harder: 5 stocks with upside potential of up to 24%, according to analystsThe market is down again and oil is back above $100. For a while now, this is how it has been: A market that is volatile, with the bias tow...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
‘Fed’ up with inflation? US rate hike leaves RBI with an October-or-December dilemma, economists sayThe US Federal Reserve’s first rate hike since 2023 has added to pressure on India, with the rupee breaching 96 against the dollar and econ...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.46 PM IST