The EPF Scheme, 2026 replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. (AI image) For millions of salaried employees in India, the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) remains one of the most important financial safety nets. It helps build retirement savings, provides support during emergencies and serves as a long-term social security benefit that continues throughout an…
Quote of the day by Aung San Suu Kyi Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, once observed that passive wishful thinking holds no real value if there was no action put behind it. She stated that she did not believe in people just hoping, insisting that people must work for…
The fitness aspect being an integral part of his life, Iyer has a well-equipped in-house gym with the latest fitness equipment and large windows to allow for natural light. The bedrooms are also designed to provide comfort with en-suite bathrooms and a cozy atmosphere. This is complemented by the balcony, which has a great view…
Researchers have developed a clear nail polish that makes long fingernails conductive, allowing them to interact with capacitive touchscreens. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Anyone who’s tried typing on a phone with nails that are long knows how difficult it can be. From sloping finger angles to frequent typing errors, manicures and touchscreens haven’t ever been…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in “good health” and suffered only minor injuries during the February 28 strikes, senior Iranian officials said on Friday, dismissing mounting speculation over his condition and ability to govern.The officials insisted that Khamenei remains actively involved in state affairs and accused Iran’s enemies of spreading “rumours and false claims”…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Thursday (local time) rejected allegations of Hindu supremacism and spoke about India’s global image during an interaction at the Hudson Institute in Washington DC.Speaking about the functioning of the RSS, Hosabale said, “RSS is a people’s voluntary movement inspired by cultural ethos and civilisation values of…
Thousands of people march in a May Day rally and protest May 1, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) A political standoff over whether Chicago Public Schools will remain open on May 1 has left more than 315,000 students and their families uncertain, as the district and the teachers union remain divided on holding classes…
NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Asmita Dey is set for another major milestone in her career. The Uttar Pradesh Police is preparing to promote the Indian judoka, currently serving as a Sub-Inspector, to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).Asmita scripted history in Glasgow by becoming the first Indian judoka to win…
Indian Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane Parents often wonder where the line lies between protecting a child and preparing them for the world. Should you always hold their hand? Or should you let go, even when it feels uncomfortable? One of Indian cricket’s most dependable batters, Ajinkya Rahane recently shared a childhood memory that beautifully captures this…
Rupee saw a strong rebound in early trading on Thursday, climbing 151 paise from its record low to reach 93.19 against the US dollar, following a regulatory step by the Reserve Bank aimed to restrict banks’ net open position in the onshore forward delivery market.Rupee began the day in green at 94.62 against the greenback…
