In the fast-evolving landscape of Indian personal finance, a popular strategy promoted across social media promises seemingly effortless wealth creation: borrow against residential property at 8-10% interest, deploy the proceeds into equity mutual funds expecting 12-15% long-term returns, and use Systematic Withdrawal Plans (SWPs) to service the loan while the house appreciates independently. On Excel…
UPSC is not the only measure of success; there is a world of success beyond UPSC The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) results were recently announced. Like every year, the stories of successful candidates are making headlines. The interviews of the toppers, their strategies, their hard work, and their struggles are being discussed across the…
What will those people say now who did not hesitate to call the Prime Minister a “curse”, using the stadium’s name as an excuse? Dissent and criticism are considered a healthy tradition in a democracy. Questioning the government in power, its decisions, and its leadership is both a citizen’s right and a testament to the…
Upadhyayula Lakshman Rao In the dawn-lit sacrificial grounds of the Vedic age, when the sacred fires rose heavenward, and the resonant melodies of the Sama Veda filled the firmament, the sages invoked Indra with solemn ecstasy. The chief priests, custodians of both the Rigveda and the Sama Veda, pressed the Soma in measured rhythm, each…
The King of Madra moved forward with his retinue when Dharmaraja gently cautioned him never to neglect his sacred prayers even amidst the press of war. The king, instead of replying in words, embraced him with deep affection, thereby assuring him that this act sprang not merely from the obligation of office but from sincere…
Ganesh Bigrah Temple is located in the town of Sualkuchi in the Kamrup district of Assam. The town lies about 35 km west of Guwahati on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River. Sualkuchi is widely known as the silk weaving center of Assam and is often called the “Silk Village of Assam”. The Ganesh…
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to address the pending issues raised by the Telangana Cricket Association (TCA) against the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), in a case that has significant implications for cricket administration in Telangana. The matter came up for hearing before a…
Dubai: India on Monday issued an advisory, asking its citizens in Bahrain to remain vigilant, take due care, and adhere to the safety guidelines of the local authorities in view of the prevailing situation in the region. “Indian citizens are requested to follow updates and advisories issued by the Embassy of India in Bahrain and…
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices will not be increased for now despite international crude oil rates crossing USD 100 per barrel, government sources said on Monday, even as authorities stepped up efforts to maintain uninterrupted fuel supply lines across the country. As the conflict in West Asia entered the tenth day, world markets plummeted,…
New Delhi: BJP’s nominated Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam on Monday sought protection of urban forests to improve air quality in cities. Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Upper House, he suggested setting up a National Urban Forest Conservation and Management Authority. “I…
