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UP government freezes state employees’ DA for 18 months, allowances for a year

The order issued by the state finance department will impact over 16 lakh state employees and officers, approximately three lakh teachers and 12 lakh pensioners.




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COVID-19 effect: Debt funds in turmoil, check credit risks

As credit risk funds may see redemption pressure because there are no takers for lower-rated paper, investors can opt for liquid and overnight funds.




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LIC sells over 2.19 crore policies in FY20, highest in six years

The Irdai data showed that LIC saw its new business premiums at Rs 1.77 lakh crore in 2019-20 compared to Rs 1.42 lakh crore in the previous fiscal — a growth of 25.17%.




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Insurance: COVID-19 to lead to spike in demand for health and life cover

There would also be a significant rise in disease-specific health plans as these are only for widespread infections as against normal hospitalisation in order to keep the cost of treatment low.




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Provident Fund Query: Contributing 100% of Basic Salary to VPF; Is it eligible for Section 80C deduction?

VPF is the voluntary contribution by employees towards their provident fund account over and above the 12% contribution towards EPF.




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Lockdown effect: FY2021 will be a volatile year for life insurance

The next two months will be weak and slowdown in Ulips to continue for the rest of the year




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LOANS: Check out Covid-19-specific personal loans

Banks are offering Covid-19 personal loans only to existing borrowers and pension and salary account holders




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Financial wellness: Tips for investment hygiene in times of Covid-19

An emergency fund equal to 6-12 months of your monthly expenses is the financial equivalent of N95 masks. And check your health insurance plan.




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Debt funds’ AUM take Rs 18k-cr hit in April

The daily AUM of such funds stood at Rs 74,709.11 crore in April, compared with `80,377.59 crore in March — declining Rs 5,668.48 crore.




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Your Money: Health insurance likely to see strong growth in FY21

Though overall growth in health business declined 11% in March, private players are likely to revive in FY2021.




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COVID-19 effect on your nest egg: Five tips to rework your retirement plan

Reduce your debts, cut expenses and choose investment products prudently to build your retirement corpus.




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SAS Customer Intelligence 360: Hybrid marketing and analytic's last mile [Part 1]

The marketing industry has never had greater access to data than it does today. However, data alone does not drive your marketing organization. Decisions do. And with all the recent hype regarding the potential of AI, a successful cross-channel campaign is propelled by a personalized, data-driven approach injected with machine [...]

SAS Customer Intelligence 360: Hybrid marketing and analytic's last mile [Part 1] was published on Customer Intelligence Blog.




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BMW S1000RR Track Review India | Fast, loud, and FUN!

One of the fastest one-litre motorcycles on the planet. Yes, that’s what the 2019 BMW S1000RR is and it’s now on sale in India at a starting price of Rs 18.5 lakh. The changes are big and even the trademark asymmetrical face has been done away with. So how is this new beast to ride […]




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Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear Review | Splendor Rival With Five Gears

Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear, a 110cc motorcycle with an extra gear has been launched in the country recently and we were in Pune last week to ride it. The new Platina 110 H-Gear model is not just about a five-speed gearbox as there are multiple other updates that make the riding experience richer than before. […]




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2019 Mahindra TUV300 Facelift Review | The feature-rich urban Bolero

The facelift infuses life into the Mahindra TUV300 and makes it a more feature-rich SUV than what it was before. We have listed out the pros and cons of this SUV in the video.




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Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Review: Does it beat the Maruti Swift?

The third generation i10 is finally here in India as the Grand i10 Nios. Build on a new platform, the Nios boasts a better quipped and more spacious cabin in a larger overall package and new styling. But is it better than the Maruti Suzuki Swift?




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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon Review | The most affordable Pulsar is not a compromise

Bajaj has used it’s existing Pulsar 150 platform to create the smaller Pulsar 125 Neon. The design, cycle parts, features and even the engine (stroke has been shortened and swept volume reduced) is borrowed from the bigger bike. The result is a good looking bike for those on a budget. How is it to ride […]




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2019 BMW 330i M Sport Review: Performance King!

The new 7th generation BMW 3 Series is now on sale in India and for decades the 3 Series has been a care loved by driving enthusiasts. In its latest version it now gets an all-new body, updated powertrain and new features and electronics. So is it still a fun car to drive and for […]




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2019 Volkswagen Polo GT TDI Review: The most fun-to-drive budget hatchback

Volkswagen recently gave the Polo a facelift in India. While those changes can be labelled as minor, it hasn’t tinkered with the tried and tested formula – the powertrain. It is this combination along with the Polo’s bias towards handling that make it such a joy to drive.




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Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Price, interior, features, specs, engine compared

Maruti Suzuki Swift has been one trusted name when it comes to making a hatchback buying decision, but then our market has another choice that has good odds – Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. How do the two compare in terms of design, driveability, practicality and more? Arpit Mahendra took them both out for a spin […]




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Tata Altroz Review: 1 Blunder away from greatness!

We have just driven the all-new Tata Altroz and we have been highly impressed with what Tata has been able to achieve. But, Tata Motors has made a huge blunder with the Altroz, watch the video and find out what?




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MG ZS EV Review: 0-100 kmph run, range, features

The MG ZS EV is all set to join the ranks of the Hyundai Kona EV as India’s second long-range all-electric SUV very soon. We recently got the opportunity to test drive the same and out it through its paces to see what it worth. In this video, we tell you all that you need […]




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2020 BS6 TVS Apache RR310 First Ride Review | Improved refinement & smartphone connectivity

2020 TVS Apache RR 310 Track Ride Review: After some laps of the MMRT in Chennai, we’re convinced that the 2020 edition RR 310 has come forth with a new personality. Sure, the ride dynamics remain the same but it is now definitely more refined than ever before transforming the ride experience for the better. […]




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Force Motors T1N electric van first look: Expected range of 250km and promise of fast charging

Force T1N passenger van will go into production later this year and will be priced around Rs 25 lakh. It is an 18-seater and will be exported as well.




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Ducati Diavel 1260S Review | Italian recipe for cruisers includes a hefty dash of power

2019 Ducati Diavel 1260S is definitely a handful if you’re not paying due attention, but then this isn’t the kind of bike that loses your attention. Sporty behaviour of a Ducati Monster and comfort from the XDiavel, the Diavel 1260S is something else. This one is well endowed in power and electronics and not to […]




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BS-6 Honda SP125 Review | Improved refinement & fuel efficiency

BS-VI Honda SP125 is a successor to the CB Shine and has been upgraded inside and out. It is powered by a new 124cc BS-VI engine and it gets new features like silent start, LED headlamp, new pass switch. Abhilasha Singh takes out for a ride around Mumbai to find out more.




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1200 km of India’s coastline on an Interceptor 650 | Royal Enfield Konkan Chase 2020 – Ep 01

Royal Enfield Konkan Chase 2020 was a 1200 km ride across the Indian coastline in which over 15 riders rode through the states of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka. We bring you our experience of this epic ride in the first episode in which we show you what all the first 4 days were all about.




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India issues 15 lakh travel visas from Jan-May

Indian Tourism is getting an overwhelming response from travelers all over the world. The number of foreign tourists visiting India increased by many folds, 15 lakh visas were issued between January and May, the decline rate of visa are marginal.Nearly…




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India Attracts 25 Lakh Tourists Through the E-Visa in 2018

India issued 25 lakh e-Visas in 2018 which is a tremendous increase from 2015. It also reduced the main category visa to 21 from 26 after clubbing several categories.Fresh DevelopmentsThe officials of the Home Ministry stated regarding reducing sub-categories…




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साक्षी बनली ‘बेटी बचाओ..’ अभियानाची सदिच्छा दूत, मिळाले २.५ कोटी

ऑलिम्पिकमध्ये पदक मिळवून देणारी साक्षी पहिलीच भारतीय महिला कुस्तीपटू ठरली आहे.




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जगज्जेत्याच्या अविर्भावात राहू नये – अरुण केदार

अलीकडेच इंग्लंडमध्ये झालेल्या कॅरम विश्व अजिंक्यपद स्पर्धेत मुंबईच्या प्रशांत मोरेने जगज्जेतेपद पटकावले.




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IPL player auction 2017 : ‘आयपीएल’ लिलावात प्रितीची जबाबदारी विरुने पेलली

आयपीएलच्या लिलावात प्रिती झिंटाची ट्विटरच्या माध्यमातून उपस्थिती





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समज-गैरसमज शाकाहार – मांसाहार

आधुनिक शास्त्रात आहारीय घटकांचे वर्गीकरण ढोबळ मानाने फक्त दोनच गटांत केले जाते




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बेकायदा वाळू वाहतूक करणारे १४ ट्रक कोल्हापुरात जप्त

पुढील कारवाईसाठी हे ट्रक करवीर प्रांत कार्यालयाकडे सुपूर्द करण्यात आले असल्याचे कट्टे यांनी रविवारी सांगितले.




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रायगडावरील शिवराज्याभिषेक सोहळ्याबाबतचा दोन दिवसात निर्णय – संभाजीराजे

करोनाच्या संकटामुळं महिन्याभरावर आलेल्या या सोहळ्याबाबत शिवप्रेमींमध्ये संभ्रमाचं वातावरण आहे.




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‘त्या’ ट्विटवरून देवेंद्र फडणवीसांविरोधात शाहूप्रेमी जनतेमध्ये संताप

कोल्हापूरात शाहूप्रेमी नागरिक, राजकीय पक्षाकडून संताप व्यक्त करण्यात आला.




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२३५. मन गेले ध्यानीं : १

प्रभू रामचंद्रच त्यांचे सद्गुरू होते आणि रामाशिवाय त्यांच्या अंत:करणाला दुसरा काहीच विषय नव्हता.




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२४१. मन गेले ध्यानीं : ७

एकनाथी भागवतात सांगितलेला सगुणातून निराकारात जाण्याचा ध्यानमार्ग विठ्ठल बुवा उलगडून सांगत होते.




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– २५०. चार चरणांची स्थिती!

समुद्रकिनारी फेरफटका मारून आणि मग न्याहरी करून सर्व जण दिवाणखान्यात स्थिरस्थावर झाले होते.




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२५१. जीर्णोद्धार

बुवांनी केलेला ऊहापोह हृदयेंद्रच्या मनाला भिडला. योगेंद्रही त्याच्याशी सहमत होत म्हणाला..




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२५३. अक्षरभेट – १

डॉक्टर नरेंद्र यांनी उत्सुकतेनं लिफाफा फोडला आणि पत्र वाचायला सुरुवात केली.




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२५४. अक्षरभेट – २

ज्ञानेंद्र आणि योगेंद्र या दोघांचा मजकूर वाचून झाल्यावर डॉक्टर नरेंद्र अंमळ थांबले.




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२५५. अक्षरभेट – ३

कर्मेद्रचं पत्र अर्ध वाचून झालं तोच सेवाराम रिकामा ग्लास न्यायला आल्यानं थोडा व्यत्यय आला खरा.




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क्लिक : थीम – पेट अँड मी

क्लिक सदरासाठी थोडे वेगळे, थोडे कलात्मक आणि दिलेल्या थीमनुसार फोटो पाठवणं आवश्यक आहे.




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२१व्या शतकातील ‘वासाहतिक’ मॉडेल!

भूखंडांचे ‘श्रीखंड’ ओरपले जाणे भारतात नवीन नाही.




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‘इशारा’ आणि ‘आवाहन’!  

२०१६ मध्ये जागतिक अर्थव्यवस्थेत बऱ्याच गंभीर घटना घडल्या




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अजुनी ‘रुतूनी’ आहे.. 

जागतिक अर्थव्यवस्थेच्या या संकुचित पायाची नोंद घेत नाणेनिधीचा २०२० साठीचा अहवाल बघावयास हवा.




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कुतूहल : राष्ट्रीय जल धोरण, २०१२

भारत सरकारने पहिले राष्ट्रीय जल धोरण १९८७ साली घोषित केले,




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मनोवेध : मनाचा काटकपणा

सध्याच्या अनिश्चित परिस्थितीत विचारांची लवचीकता आवश्यक आहे.