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Applicants blast H-1B visa renewal process: Why is the system slow?

Dropbox system allows eligible applicants to renew their US visa without the need for an in-person interview

Compare festive housing offers and resale rates to ensure authenticity

Larger reputed developers do not see much of a need to sweeten the deal since demand remains reasonably strong for them

Dhanteras 2024: Amazon India sees 5-fold jump in sales in luxury fashion

Sales of premium watches jump 6-fold during the ongoing festival season

Gold vs diamonds: Which Diwali investment is likely to give better returns

Gold is a stable asset and it symbolises wealth, and prosperity. Diamonds' appeal is in rarity and uniqueness

Gold, silver prices set to increase amid global economic pressures: Report

Gold seen as stabilising force in diversified portfolios, especially during periods of low equity returns

Fewer Indian employees debt-free since 2022, most loans of up to Rs 25 lakh

BankBazaar survey says younger women show greater aspiration to own a home

Performance, taxes: Why you should review mutual fund portfolio regularly

Investors should avoid impulsive decisions and follow a long-term strategy, according to experts

Companies get more time to file tax returns: What they should do next

Tax department's decision also expected to help professionals with complex finances, according to one expert

Russia to offer visa-free travel for Indian tourists, starting 2025

Visa-free travel allows entry into a country without the need to apply for a visa in advance

After recent silver rally, limit exposure to 5%, enter with 7-year horizon

A weaker US dollar and lower Treasury yields have enhanced the appeal of precious metals

PM Modi's warning against 'digital arrest': How you can protect yourself

In light of recent incidents, including this fake raid in Delhi, India's cyber-security agency, CERT-In, has issued a warning about increasing online scams

Silver set to outshine gold in 12-15 months, may hit Rs 1.25 lakh

This forecast comes as silver has already demonstrated remarkable growth in 2024, achieving gains of over 40% and surpassing the Rs 100,000 mark domestically

Sunil Shetty buys Rs 8 cr Bandra property: Why celebs invest crores there

Bollywood actors' interest in real estate has surged in recent years

How are credit card rewards programs different from loyalty programs?

Both credit card rewards programs and loyalty programs aim to incentivize consumer behaviour, they do so through different mechanisms and with varying goals

How to transfer your mutual fund from one demat to another?

Investors choose to transfer their mutual fund units from one demat account to another for various reasons, primarily to enhance their financial management

Special FD rates, loan offers, & more: Banks roll out festival offers

Lenders such as Union Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Punjab & Sind Bank, and others are promoting special schemes across their loan and deposit products

Silver trumps gold with 30% YTD return, but experts advise caution

Gold has returned 23%, compared to 15% for the Nifty

Kuwait reopens work visas for foreign nationals under temporary contracts

Out of Kuwait's total population of 4.2 million, approximately 21 per cent are Indian nationals, making up around 30 per cent of the country's workforce

How gig workers can start retirement saving early with equity funds, NPS

They should not overestimate their ability to extend their work life to make up for lower savings

Consumer protection: Changes in insurance policy terms must be conveyed

The National Commission noted that critical illness risk should have been included by the insurer to avoid prejudice caused by the discontinuation of this risk