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From PPF to Sukanya Samriddhi, a look at the best small-savings schemes

A Jamaican proverb reads: Save money and money will save you. In line with this, we bring you the three most attractive small saving schemes that you may consider investing in >

Tax on Diwali gifts: How various sources of gifts are taxed

Festivals are the best time to gift people you care about. However, you must remember that gifts from many sources are taxable once they exceed a certain threshold. Watch the video for details >

Fresh arrivals in Apple family: iPad 10th gen, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K

American technology giant Apple on Tuesday introduced new iPad (10th Gen), iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K.

Build diversified portfolio using diversified, less volatile funds, says expert

The returns that Indian investors earn from their mutual fund investments are much lower than the returns their funds garner, according to Morningstar's "Mind the Gap" report. How big is the magnitude of this problem? Why does it arise? And what can investors do to address it?

Aung San Suu Kyi's fall from grace: A timeline

Aung San Suu Kyi, once a beloved Nobel Peace Prize winner who defied dictators, sacrificed her life and family for Myanmar, endured 15 years of house arrest and led a campaign for democracy. She was seen as a hero of modern times. Yet, today she is accused of ethnic cleansing and is mired in allegations of corruption. On 12th October, the Myanmar junta jailed her for six years.

Modhera, India's first solar-powered village

Home to the iconic Sun Temple, Modhera was declared India’s first solar-powered village by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8th October 2022. Armed with an array of solar panels spread across 30 acres, Gujarat's Modhera is now the recipient of its 6 Mw installed capacity. It has around 1,700 electrified houses, and nearly 1,400 solar power connections. But not everything is bright and sunny for the village.

'With 7.1% tax-free interest, PPF remains extremely attractive'

The government recently hiked the interest rates on small savings instruments from 10-30 basis points. To understand why the rate hikes weren’t higher at a time when the RBI has raised the repo rate by 190 basis points, and to get a view on which small saving schemes are most attractive at this juncture, Business Standard’s Sanjay Kumar Singh spoke to Deepesh Raghaw, founder, PersonalFinancePlan, a Sebi-registered investment advisor.

Cheating scandals in sporting history

An investigation conducted by Chess.com revealed that 19-year-old grandmaster Hans Niemann not only cheated against World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a match in September but has cheated in more than 100 games. Cheating in sports is not new and has existed as long as sports.

How healthcare AI is saving lives

Artificial intelligence has touched nearly every aspect of business and society. Healthcare is another important area where AI is playing a critical role in saving lives.

Know your rights against loan recovery agents

Just because a borrower has defaulted it doesn’t give a recovery agent the right to misbehave with them. Watch the video to know how to respond to intimidation tactics of loan recovery agents and your rights against them.

Justice DY Chandrachud & landmark SC verdicts

Justice DY Chandrachud, the son of India’s longest-serving chief justice, YV Chandrachud, to be the new CJI. As SC judge, he was part of benches that delivered path-breaking judgments.

Mulayam Singh Yadav: The wrestler-turned-socialist who changed North India's politics

Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder of Samajwadi Party and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, passed away on 10th October, 2022. >

The woes of ageing India and rising Alzheimer's cases

India is gradually ageing and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease affecting more of its elderly population is on the rise. Watch the video to learn about the woes of India and rising Alzheimer's cases >

Deepak Nirula: The man who popularised American-style fast food chains in India

For more than one generation of Delhiites, it was nostalgia time with news of the death of Deepak Nirula, the co-founder of Delhi’s first homegrown fast food chain.

Choice of debt mutual fund should depend on your investment horizon”

Based on the current outlook, it appears that inflation may moderate over the coming quarters and the RBI may be approaching the end of its current rate hike cycle, with perhaps one or two more rate hikes. Debt mutual fund investors should select a fund category that matches their investment horizon, irrespective of the macro environment. These were some of the views shared by Joydeep Sen, corporate trainer on debt markets and author, in a conversation with Business Standard’s Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro: Unboxing feature-rich premium wireless earbuds

Launched alongside the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro is a premium set of true wireless earbuds. It boasts 24bit hi-fi sound, 360-degree audio, and intelligent audio noise cancellation (ANC). These are one of the few wireless earbuds for Android smartphones with support for ‘head tracking response’. Besides, these have three microphones on each unit for maximum voice clarity during calls. Priced at Rs 17,999, the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro comes in graphite, white and bora purple colours.

Explained: How inflation, repo rate and demand are linked

Inflation can be demand-driven price gain, or driven by supply-side factors, or a combination of both demand and supply factors. Repo is the rate at which a country’s central bank lends money to commercial banks for a short term.

What are web intelligence tools that Sebi wants to use for surveillance

India's market regulator, Sebi, has reportedly decided to deploy a ‘web intelligence tool’ to increase surveillance of social media and other online platforms. The intention is to probe violations of securities laws by individuals, groups, and other entities.

Population & Climate change: Why countries are moving their capitals

Capital cities are important in a country’s political, cultural, and economic power. However, they have been relocated often throughout history. Some chose new capitals that were more easily defended, while some built new capitals to spur development. More recently, a growing population, natural disasters and climate change have prompted such changes.

International Safe Abortion Day: Abortion guidelines in India

Abortion is a simple health care intervention. However, lack of access, affordability, and stigma associated with it, pose risks to women’s physical and mental well-being. On the occasion of International Safe Abortion Day, Business Standard spoke to Dr Rana Choudhary, consultant, OB-GYN, fertility specialist at Masina Hospital, Mumbai to get a better sense of abortion guidelines in India.