Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain has accused Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) executive director and interim committee member Col Arun Malik (retd), of “speaking aggressively” with her in a virtual meeting. The meeting, held on 8 July, was part of the Target Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). It included boxing coach Pranamika Boro,…
I didn’t feel broke. But when I looked closer, I was bleeding money. Not on splurges. Just boring, forgettable auto-debits, ₹99 here, ₹299 there, on apps I hadn’t touched in months. It was death by a thousand tiny subscriptions, until I tried something weirdly effective. I opened ChatGPT and typed: “Help me cancel all the…
Prior to investing in a mutual fund, it is vital to examine the past returns of one scheme and compare the same with similar schemes in the same category. Past returns typically give an indication of how the scheme has performed in the past, which, some believe, sets the tone of future performance. Importantly, comparing…
Income Tax: Fewer than 40 days remain before the September 15 deadline to file the income tax return (ITR) for FY25. Some taxpayers could be busy arranging necessary documents as advised by their chartered accountant, whereas others would be doing it all on their own. Those who opt for the DIY approach have their hands…
My health insurance policy has a room rent limit of ₹5,000 per day. If I get admitted to a hospital where the room costs ₹10,000 per day, how will this affect my entire claim? Should I consider porting my policy to the one without any room rent capping? – Name withheld on request Many policyholders…
Income Tax Return: As we enter the tax season, taxpayers must file their Income Tax Return (ITR). The deadline to file ITR 2025-26 is 15 September. While filing their tax return, every taxpayer should submit their filings via the relevant ITR forms. There are different types of ITR forms depending on the type of income…
Mutual Funds: Stock markets in India have been under pressure for a few days now, and US President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods has not helped. Although markets ended positively on Thursday, they have been under pressure for the past few days. One may wonder whether investors should reconsider continuing…
Poco has officially confirmed that the M7 Plus 5G will be launched in India on 13 August at 12pm IST. Positioned as the latest entrant in the company’s M7 5G series, the upcoming device is expected to sit alongside the existing Poco M7 5G and M7 Pro 5G models. What we know so far Ahead…
Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first female umpire to officiate a regular-season Major League Baseball (MLB) game during the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves series in Atlanta. This milestone moment will occur during a Saturday doubleheader, where she will work the bases, followed by serving as the home plate umpire for…
Every time the markets wobble, WhatsApp groups start buzzing with messages. “Should I pause my SIPs?” asked one investor after Trump’s latest tariff threats sent the Sensex sliding. “Markets are uncertain, maybe wait and watch?” suggested another. The pattern is as predictable as it is self-defeating: the moment volatility appears, systematic investment plans (SIPs) suddenly…
