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Why Power of Attorney Is Essential When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan

Mumbai: Whether it’s managing property transactions from overseas, assisting elderly parents with official work, or handling business obligations, a Power of Attorney (PoA) allows trusted individuals to act on someone else’s behalf, making it an essential legal tool for navigating life’s unexpected challenges. Despite being a widely used legal instrument, a POA remains misunderstood by

Jobs Available, Homes Scarce: The Housing Challenge Facing India’s Migrant Workers

Mumbai: For millions of Indians moving to cities in search of opportunity, finding a job is often easier than finding a home. A recent discussion involving a Bengaluru tenant highlighted a familiar frustration. Despite being willing to pay a substantial monthly rent and a hefty security deposit, non-financial questions became obstacles. Marital status, lifestyle choices,

The Lost Rhythm of Indian Homes: Slow Meals, Fresh Food, Simpler Living

Mumbai: There was a time when the Indian household breathed in rhythm. Meals rose gently from the kitchen, their fragrance carrying the scent of curry leaves crackling in coconut oil, hand-ground spices, steaming rice, and vegetables still scented with the earth. Water was drawn often, meals were eaten slowly, and evenings ended with quiet walks

From Dividends to Stock Splits: The Tax Rules Every Investor Must Know Before Filing ITR

Mumbai: For generations, Indians viewed investing as a simple exercise — buy good shares, hold them patiently, collect dividends, and watch wealth grow over time. But the modern investment landscape has become far more sophisticated. Every dividend credited, every bonus share allotted, and every stock split announced carries implications that extend beyond portfolio returns. These

Smart Retirement Planning: Why Financial Security Is Built Long Before You Retire

Mumbai: A secure retirement is not built in the final years of work, but over decades through disciplined saving, avoiding unnecessary debt, and long-term financial planning that ensures stability when income stops. For millions of Indians caught in the endless rhythm of EMIs, rising living costs, and aspirational lifestyles, retirement often feels like a distant

Actor’s Death Sparks Debate on Loneliness in Modern Society

Mumbai: The reported death of actor and film critic Sathyendra (65) last week, whose remains allegedly went unclaimed for days, has reignited conversations about loneliness, social isolation, and the changing nature of human relationships in modern society. Sathyendra breathed his last on May 29 at Royapettah Government Hospital in Chennai due to health complications. He

The Return-to-Office Dilemma

For thousands of professionals in Bengaluru, the return-to-office mandate is no longer just a workplace policy. It has become a question about the kind of life they are being asked to return to. During the pandemic, working from home quietly reshaped India’s urban professional landscape. Employees who once spent hours stuck in Bengaluru’s traffic rediscovered

Beyond the Cubicle: Why India’s Professionals Are Quietly Rewriting Success

Mumbai: On a cold Himalayan evening, a former Bengaluru corporate employee now serves steaming cups of chai to strangers at a tiny mountain café. Hundreds of kilometres away, another former tech professional rides an autorickshaw through Bengaluru’s traffic after stepping away from the corporate grind. To some, these stories seem romantic — urban professionals abandoning

Beyond the Rank List

A cancelled examination should not become a death sentence for hope. Yet the reported death of 18-year-old Bhagyashree after the NEET paper leak controversy has once again exposed the silent emotional crisis unfolding among India’s students. Every year, millions of young Indians enter examination halls carrying not only admit cards and sharpened pencils but also

The New Middle-Class Anxiety: One Layoff Away from Collapse

Mumbai: For years, India’s urban middle class believed it had secured stability. Salaries from leading tech companies were reliable, apartment EMIs were manageable, and career growth was almost guaranteed. Cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, and Gurugram became symbols of aspirational India, where young professionals bought homes early and planned their lives around rising incomes.