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FPIs maintain intense selling in Indian stocks in April as geopolitical tensions dampen investor sentiments

New Delhi, April 5 -- Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) maintained intense selling in Indian stocks this week, totaling net outflows of Rs.23,801 crore, as international instability and climbing crud... Read More


Why is Easter called Easter? The surprising ancient, Pennsylvanian & German roots of this holiday

Happy Easter 2026, April 5 -- Every spring, billions of people across the globe mark Easter with church services, chocolate eggs, and visits from a gift‑bearing rabbit. Yet remarkably few of tho... Read More


Quote of the day: Epictetus on intellectual humility- 'It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks.'

New Delhi, April 5 -- Oftentimes, philosophers and great thinkers have inspired people and generations with their thought-provoking ideas and words. One such inspiring philosopher was Epictetus, a phi... Read More


Quote of the day by Emily Dickinson: 'Hope' is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul'

New Delhi, April 5 -- Quote of the Day by Emily Dickinson: 'Hope' is the thing with feathers -That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all." This celebra... Read More


Quote of the Day by Cyrus S Poonawalla: 'Cultivating kindness in business.'

New Delhi, April 5 -- "Getting money is not all a man's business. To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life " - Cyrus Soli Poonawalla Today, Mint's Quote of the day is from Cyr... Read More


Easter 2026: What's open, closed? Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, others - Details on all stores here

New Delhi, April 5 -- Easter is here! In case you are planning some last-minute shopping or heading out for a meal, do not worry, you still have quite a few options available on Sunday, 5 April. Whil... Read More


PPF: Can a Public Provident Fund account be closed prematurely?

New Delhi, April 4 -- Offering a 7.1% tax-free interest rate, the Public Provident Fund (PPF) stands as one of the most lucrative fixed-income avenues for investors. It is primarily engineered as a se... Read More


From pension disbursal system to auto settlement, how EPFO 3.0 reforms have improved user experience

New Delhi, April 4 -- To modernize its digital framework and operational procedures, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation introduced the EPFO 3.0 initiative in 2025. Recently, Shobha Karandlaje... Read More


Maharashtra: Mahayuti Govt under pressure as contractors threaten statewide shutdown over Rs.96,000 crore pending bills

New Delhi, April 4 -- The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has warned the BJP-led Mahayuti government that it will stop work on development projects from April 7 if pending payments e... Read More


New York teacher earning $90K turns to $55/hour side gig to repay student loans

New Delhi, April 4 -- Building a stable life in New York City often demands resilience, innovation and a touch of luck. For Ashley Alicea, all three have been instrumental in transforming both her car... Read More