A retired officer recently lost his life savings after falling victim to a digital arrest scam. Scammers impersonated cyber officials and used pressure tactics to convince him to hand over funds. The incident is a stark reminder that fraud techniques are becoming more sophisticated, and even careful people can be targeted. Understanding how these scams … Read more
A recent defence of delivery partners by Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has reignited debate over who is responsible for traffic violations on Indian roads. Goyal argued that delivery riders are often singled out because their uniforms make them more visible, while similar behaviour by other motorists goes largely unnoticed. He framed the issue as part … Read more
Deepinder Goyal has reassured gig workers that each one is covered by two separate insurance policies and reiterated that delivery drivers will not face penalties for being late. The comments aim to address ongoing concerns about worker protection and the platform’s operational rules. What the assurance means for gig workers The promise of two insurance … Read more
Markets in 2026: why predictions are taking a back seat This year, more investment experts are saying less about exact market calls and more about building portfolios that can handle a range of outcomes. With central bank moves, inflation trends, geopolitical tensions and shifting growth patterns all in play, pinpointing a single “right” forecast is … Read more
Commodities Poised for Aggressive Trading After Major Geopolitical News Markets are expected to open with heightened activity on Monday as traders react to volatile geopolitical headlines. Analysts say commodities will be among the most actively traded assets after reports that the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. That development has pushed … Read more
The calendar is more than dates on a page. Spread across the year are financial actions and deadlines that can boost your tax savings, keep you compliant, protect your investments and make travel less stressful. Treat these moments as checkpoints—small, timely steps that add up to stronger money health. Start of the year: set the … Read more
Luxury hospitality arm of global conglomerate blames train operator after deadly crash near Machu Picchu A luxury hospitality subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE has publicly blamed a train company majority-owned by the private equity firm Carlyle Group Inc for a deadly crash along the railway that links to Peru’s iconic Machu Picchu … Read more
What are retirement mutual funds? Retirement mutual funds are dedicated investment schemes designed to help people build a nest egg for their later years. They combine the familiar structure of mutual funds with certain retirement-oriented rules — most notably a lock-in period that encourages long-term saving while still offering more flexibility than some traditional retirement … Read more
This year’s word of the year — slop — has been chosen as shorthand for a growing problem: the flood of low-quality content produced by artificial intelligence. The choice captures more than a definition. It signals how language and business practices are responding to the rise of automated text generation. What “slop” means now Traditionally, … Read more
When you aim for specific financial targets—buying a home, building a retirement nest egg, or funding education—two things matter most: the rate of return on your investments and a clear timeline. A higher rate of return can shorten the time it takes to reach a goal, while a focused timeline makes planning practical and measurable. … Read more