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Thol Thirumavalavan's VCK: The Dalit political party that emerged as kingmaker in Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, May 9 -- As Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the single largest party in Tamil Nadu Assembly election 2026, scrambles to find numbers to stake claim to form the government, it is Thol Thirum... Read More


From silver screen to building TVK into political powerhouse: The Vijay story

New Delhi, May 9 -- Until 15-20 years ago, few would have imagined that a shy and mild-mannered actor would not just one day launch a political party, but also led it to emerge as the the single-large... Read More


FD premature withdrawal rules: How much penalty do banks charge? All you need to know

New Delhi, May 8 -- Fixed deposits (FDs) remain a cornerstone for risk-averse investors seeking to balance their portfolios. This investment vehicle provides guaranteed returns at pre-specified rates,... Read More


Sebi proposes allowing online bond platforms to offer IFSCA-regulated products, tax-saving bonds

New Delhi, May 8 -- The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed to expand the scope of online bond platform providers (OBPPs), potentially allowing them to offer products regulated ... Read More


Quote of the day by Aldous Huxley: 'There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of.'

New Delhi, May 8 -- "There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self." This quote from Aldous Huxley still motivates many people across the globe. T... Read More


Chinese proverb of the day: 'Seeing for oneself is a hundred times better than hearing from others'

New Delhi, May 8 -- 'Seeing for oneself is a hundred times better than hearing from others.' Today's Chinese proverb of the day is 'Seeing for oneself is a hundred times better than hearing from othe... Read More


Quote of the Day by Confucius: 'Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance'

New Delhi, May 8 -- 'Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance'. This wording is a popular paraphrase of a teaching commonly linked to The Analects 2.17: "To know what you know and what... Read More


Small Savings Schemes: PPF, NSC, SCSS, SSY and post office FD interest rates compared - which one is right for you?

New Delhi, May 8 -- Small savings schemes are popular among conservative investors in India because they are products of the Ministry of Finance and carry a sovereign guarantee, making them fully secu... Read More


Air India crash probe in final stage, report expected within a month: Minister Naidu

New Delhi, May 8 -- A year after Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad city of Gujarat claimed 260 lives, the investigation has landed into its last stage and the report on the probe is expected within a... Read More


Post office savings rules revised: PAN made mandatory for deposits, withdrawals - new regulations explained

New Delhi, May 8 -- The government has updated postal regulations, mandating the Permanent Account Number (PAN) for critical transactions under the Income Tax Rules, 2026. This change aims to streamli... Read More