Uttar Pradesh’s real estate investor, Arvinder “Arvi” Singh Bahal, is all set to join Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin’s upcoming space tourism flight. The flight, NS-34, is part of Blue Origin’s New Shepard programme, set to take off from West Texas on 3 August at 6 pm (IST). The NS-34 has so far taken 70 people…
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has spoken about the criticism directed at Virat Kohli in the latter half of his international Test career as the batter failed to deliver consistent performances with the bat. Notably, Kohli last played the five-match Test series in Australia where he scored just 190 runs, including a century. More than…
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a body that manages and processes the provident funds of several salaried employees of India. The organisation aims to ensure social security for employees by encouraging long-term savings, supporting financial stability after retirement and offering assistance during emergencies. Although the EPF claim process has become more digital and efficient…
SpaceX has just launched its Crew-11 mission into space, and along with it, a ‘secret’ member: disease-causing bacteria. Or, at least, such bacteria will be growing aboard the ISS very soon. The crew will study the effects of microgravity on bacteria-killing viruses. According to Space.comthe bacterial strains involved in the study are E. coli, Salmonella…
The New Orleans Saints are in the midst of a heated quarterback competition as the 2025 NFL season approaches, with rookie Tyler Shough and second-year player Spencer Rattler vying for the starting role, alongside third-year quarterback Jake Haener as a less likely contender. Following the unexpected retirement of Derek Carr, the Saints are looking for…
In 1969 an affluent suburb of Washington, D.C. fought against a public housing project for elderly and less affluent residents. Outraged by the discrimination, Dr. Robert Neil Butler, who did groundbreaking work in the field of ageing, coined the term ‘ageism’ as a mark of protest. Decades later the term has returned, this time in…
If you’re planning to buy a phone, a TV, or a car, you will be mostly buying it “on EMI”. Credit has become an integral part of our purchasing decisions, and some also see it as a simple convenience. And in many ways, it is! Credit makes aspirational goods more affordable by letting us spread…
If you are a credit card user, you would have come across a number of terms that explain the various charges, financial parameters, and key metrics associated with it. But do you know what an interchange fee is? Interchange fee is probably the most important element in the world of credit cards and keeps the…
Income-tax returns: While the e-filing process has become quicker and easier over the years, the process can be daunting for for first-time filers. Here is a step-wise guide on how to file your ITR, how to get a copy of your filed returns, and what mistakes to avoid to make the process smoother. All Indian…
Mutual Funds: If you are contemplating investing in a mutual fund scheme, it is important to first compare its returns against those of other mutual fund schemes in the same category. Although past returns do not guarantee future returns, they play a vital role in helping an investor decide whether a scheme is worth investing…
