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Charting the Global Economy: US tariffs launch proves messy; ECB cuts rates
President Trump's unpredictable tariff policies are causing confusion among businesses and trading partners, accompanied by economic warning signs such as growing unemployment.
CT 2025: Will Rohit end half-century drought in ICC finals; Will Virat join Ganguly following a century in title clash?
India prepares to face New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, with close attention on veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Despite stellar performances in knockouts, both look to improve their ICC ODI finals record, potentially their last major tournament appearance together.
Social Security Increase 2026: Who benefits most from the proposed Republican plan?
Republicans propose a big Social Security increase for 2026, aiming to boost benefits for retirees and disabled individuals. This significant policy change could improve financial security for millions but also raises concerns about economic sustainability. The proposal seeks to address rising living costs, strengthen safety nets, and stimulate the economy. Experts debate its long-term impact on federal budgets and Social Security's future.
Rs 3.25 crore compensation awarded to accident victim by HC in a hit and run case after 25-year-long legal battle
Motor Vehicles Act: A hit and run victim of 16 years old in Chandigarh had to wait 25 years for compensation to be decided in his case. Initially MCAT, Chandigarh ordered Rs 7.62 lakh with 9% interest, however Punjab and Haryana High Court used Supreme Court precedent derived formula to enhance the compensation to Rs 3.25 crore. Know this boy's story and how he ultimately won.
Dreaming of Rs 1 crore in 10 years? This is the magic monthly number
To build a Rs 1 cr corpus in 10 years, investors need to invest Rs 45,059 monthly via SIPs, assuming a 12% annual return. Starting early maximizes compounding benefits, reducing required contributions. Regular investments ensure steady growth. Investors should align investments with their risk appetite, goals, and time horizon for effective wealth creation.
Women investors embrace mutual funds, maintain an average SIP transaction value of Rs 1,300
Women prefer SIPs, contributing 22% more than men, and make 45% higher lump sum investments. Most investors are from B30 cities, with Maharashtra leading. Popular funds include contra, flexi-cap, and small-cap. Younger women dominate, reshaping the financial landscape.
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All sectoral and thematic mutual funds offer negative returns in 2025, losing up to 26%
The Shriram Multi-Sector Rotation Fund posted the largest negative return of approximately 25.74% this calendar year, while the Union Active Momentum Fund recorded a negative return of 24.78% during the same period.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses threat to Moon, NASA says chances of collision happens once 1,000 years. All details
Asteroid 2024 YR4: Asteroid 2024 YR4 might spare Earth but it poses a threat to Moon. The asteroid that had a good chance of crashing onto Earth, may well end up colliding with the moon. NASA has calculated Asteroid 2024 YR4's chances of colliding with moon. According to a NASA scientist, the chance of collision between an asteroid with Moon happens once every 1,000 years.
Canada curbed illegal migration to the US. Now people are heading to Canada.
In early February, a group of nine people, primarily children, attempted to cross into Canada from the U.S. on foot during frigid conditions. This incident highlights the increased migration pressures as the U.S. tightens deportation policies, prompting more asylum-seekers to flee north.
CT 2025: India-New Zealand clash is a battle of two middle-over masterminds
India and New Zealand are set for their final league stage match in the ICC Champions Trophy. Middle-over performance with both bat and ball will be crucial. India relies on a spin-heavy attack, while New Zealand's batting has excelled during these overs. The outcome will determine semifinal opponents.
Google techie had only $10K after a brutal divorce—Now she earns nearly $1M; Here’s how she did it
Venus Wang’s life turned upside down in 2021 when she found herself newly divorced, unemployed, and with just $10,000 in savings. A single mother with an uncertain future, she knew she had to rebuild—not just financially, but personally. Within three years, she tripled her income, rising from $300,000 to nearly $1 million annually, by making bold career moves in artificial intelligence.
The intriguing intersection of mathematics and life: A personal encounter
An encounter at San Francisco's de Young Museum with a scholar inspires reflections on the pervasive belief in the power of mathematics. The narrative explores how figures from the tech and investment sectors, including a comparison between historical and modern eras, see numbers as guiding and defining their success.
Having the time of their life: When celebs flaunt exclusive watches, they make multiple statements about style and affluence
The ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan saw Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya sporting a Richard Mille RM 67-02 watch worth Rs 3 crore. Other celebrities donning luxury watches include Rohit Sharma, Diljit Dosanjh, Virat Kohli, Shah Rukh Khan, and NT Rama Rao Jr, each showcasing their high-end timepieces, highlighting their significance in the luxury watch market.
Equity mutual funds lose upto 25% in 2025 so far. Are any of these part of your portfolio?
Equity mutual funds struggled in February, with 487 out of 542 funds delivering negative returns, some dropping up to 25%. Benchmark indices Nifty50 and Sensex declined 4.65% and 4.51%, respectively. Small-cap and mid-cap funds also suffered significant losses.
Florence Pugh opens up about childhood breathing condition in emotional TV moment
When Oppenheimer star Florence Pugh learned about a tragic familial connection during a recent show, she was moved to tears. She found out that an ancestor of hers, who shared her name, had died young from tuberculosis. This news affected her, especially since she suffered from a breathing problem called tracheomalacia as a child.
Measles outbreak in Texas: 146 cases reported, one child dead — Are low vaccination rates to blame?
Texas is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in nearly 30 years, with 146 confirmed cases and one reported child fatality. The outbreak has primarily affected an under-vaccinated rural community. Health officials are urging vaccinations as hospital admissions rise. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with concerns that additional cases may emerge in the coming weeks.
When is the next Leap Day? Check year, celebrity birthdays and how to calculate age if you are born in a Leap Year
A Leap Year happens every four years. Since 2025 is not a Leap Year, people born on Leap Day will only get to celebrate their birthday officially in 2028. If you want to check whether a particular year is a Leap Year, you need to see if the number is completely divisible by four.
Net worth decoded: Here’s how to calculate yours and understand your financial standing
Your net worth is more than just a number — it’s a snapshot of your financial health. Simply put, it’s what you own minus what you owe. But there’s no magic figure that defines success, as everyone's financial journey is unique. So, how do you measure up? Let’s find out.
US Social Security changes: Why Americans must wait until 67 to avail full retirement benefits
The US Congress passed a law in 1983, gradually increasing the full retirement age (FRA) from 65 to 67 to address rising life expectancy and financial strain on Social Security. As of this year, those born in 1960 or later must wait until they turn 67 to receive full benefits.
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and an upside potential of up to 34%
Another Monday, and another day when the Nifty and Sensex are trading with cuts. Also poor market breadth, with the number of the stocks trading in the red is higher than those in the green. Given this has been happening for months now, most investors may well have stopped looking at the value of their portfolio. Now, there is an age-old saying on the street: The market tends to turn around when the last bull turns into a bear. Are we close to that situation? Our selected stocks today depict a strong upward trajectory in their overall average score, which is based on five key pillars – earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk, and price momentum. This implies that there has been a significant improvement in their market outlook in the given time frame.
Equity mutual funds lose up to 20% in nine months. Are there any included in your portfolio?
Equity mutual funds have seen up to 20% negative returns in the last nine months, with 160 out of 269 funds posting losses. Samco Mutual Fund's Samco Flexi Cap Fund and Samco ELSS Tax Saver Fund were the biggest losers, dropping 20.22% and 16.65%, respectively. Around 109 funds, however, managed to deliver positive returns during the same period.
34 equity mutual funds turn Rs 10,000 SIP up to Rs 8 crore in 25 years
Around 34 equity mutual funds have transformed a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP into up to Rs 8 crore over 25 years. The Nippon India Growth Fund, with the highest NAV, achieved Rs 8.47 crore with an XIRR of 21.84%, highlighting the significant returns of long-term investments in equity mutual funds.
5 ways senior citizens can reduce their health insurance premium
Having an affordable post-retirement healthcare insurance plan is crucial for senior citizens. By starting their health insurance early, opting for family floater plans, and leveraging preventive healthcare incentives, senior citizens can ensure that their premium outgo on health insurance policies does not rise substantially and that they continue to have adequate coverage to meet all the health-related challenges that come with increasing age.
Zomato, Jio Financial to bloat Nifty valuation, making it even pricier
Since 2018, high PE stocks have steadily replaced lower-valuation companies, driven by new entrants from fintech, consumer discretionary, and healthcare. Meanwhile, older economy stocks, including oil & gas, industrials, and traditional lenders, have been phased out. This shift reflects evolving market dynamics favoring growth sectors over legacy industries.
ETtech Explainer: Microsoft’s ‘new state of matter’ chips offer a quantum leap in tech
Microsoft unveiled Majorana 1, the first quantum processor built on topoconductors, offering greater stability and scalability. It aims for million-qubit processing, surpassing Google's Willow chip, potentially revolutionising cryptography, AI, and drug discovery.
Meet Aaryan Shukla: The teenage math prodigy who shattered six Guinness World Records in one day
Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old math prodigy from Maharashtra, has set six Guinness World Records in mental calculation during a competition in Dubai. Dubbed the ‘human calculator,’ he achieved lightning-fast speeds in addition, multiplication, and division. Aaryan attributes his success to rigorous daily practice and Sahaja Yoga meditation, which helps him stay focused. His journey in mental math began early, and by 12, he won the Mental Calculation World Cup in Germany.
After Google's Willow, Microsoft unveils quantum chip 'Majorana 1'- powered by new state of matter: 10 points
Microsoft unveiled Majorana 1, a quantum chip the company says is powered by a new state of matter. The new chip allows for more stable, scalable, and simplified quantum computing, the tech company said. This development marks a major leap toward practical quantum computing, according to CEO Satya Nadella. He described this breakthrough as the creation of a "new state of matter".
Radhika Gupta on benefits of starting SIP in your child's name
Children’s funds, as defined by Sebi, have a lock-in of at least five years or until the child reaches adulthood. Over the past five years, these funds have delivered an average return of 12.62%. HDFC Children’s Fund led with 16.40% returns, while other funds like SBI Magnum and LIC MF showed strong performance. Edelweiss offers easy steps to open a minor’s folio.
LIC’s Smart Pension Plan: Key features, eligibility, annuity options, death benefits and more
LIC has introduced the Smart Pension Plan, offering flexible annuity options and secure income streams for retirees. The plan is designed for both individual and group savings, and includes features such as higher rates for loyal customers, liquidity options, and benefits for dependents with disabilities.
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