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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. If you want to get the maximum possible interest for the year in your Public Provident Fund (PPF) account, April is a crucial month. If you invest ₹1.5 lakh in PPF from 1-5 April, you are entitled to the full year’s interest, as the per-month interest is calculated on the lowest balance in the first five days of the month, and April marks the start of the financial year.

software companies, which often billed clients by the number of hours an engineer spent on a task, are now forced to redefine what is worth a developer’s time.This shift is being felt by young Indians across the workforce, from final-year students appearing for placements to entry-level software engineers and mid-level engineers at information technology (IT) companies.Ansh Masand, a final-year MBA tech engineering student at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, is witnessing this shift firsthand.Masand, who also works at a Bangalore-based AI startup, says he began freelancing in his second year despite not having the skills to build full-fledged software applications at the time.“I didn’t really know how to make production-ready software,” he says. “But I could ask questions, use AI and deliver something that worked.”Masand says what stood out to his clients was not how the code was written, but how quickly it was delivered.“I was building things in a day and solving problems that existed in their current workflow” he says.

₹60 per cylinder hike has added to household stress and squeezed small businesses.The primary driver, experts say, is global instability.According to Adhil Shetty, CEO of BankBazaar, the increase reflects continued pressure from international markets where crude oil and natural gas prices remain elevated due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions."India imports a large share of its LPG needs, so any rise in international prices or freight costs tends to flow through to domestic cylinder rates," Shetty noted. He added that the latest global escalation has made cooking fuel more expensive, and with deliveries taking longer in some areas, households must prepare for higher and less predictable expenses.For several years, LPG prices in regulated markets remained relatively steady, with only minor fluctuations.

The Supreme Court on 14 March notified a nine-judge Constitution Bench to revisit a longstanding question in Indian labour law: What legally counts as an “industry?”The interpretation of this single word matters because it determines which organizations fall under labour laws and which workers can access labour dispute mechanisms in India.A nine-judge bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will begin hearing the matter on 17 March and conclude arguments on 18 March. The bench includes Justices B.V.

Last month, I travelled across India— listening, observing and taking stock. While the journey was energizing and often inspiring, it left me with an open question: Where is the world’s most populous country headed? My trip began in West Bengal’s Purulia district, a relatively poor region marked by beautiful landscapes of lakes and rolling hills, some crowned with small ancient temples. Purulia’s population is a mosaic of cultures and tribal communities.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Imagine owning a piece of a luxury apartment in Mumbai or a high-yield property in Pune with the same ease as buying a sachet of shampoo or a plate of dosa. This vision of "miniaturizing" wealth was in the spotlight at the Mint Money Festival 2026, held on 14 February in Mumbai.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Raamdeo Agrawal, co-founder of Motilal Oswal Financial Services, says the next trillion dollars of India’s market capitalization could create more wealth than the last. Drawing on decades of market cycles, the ace investor, speaking at the Mint Money Festival on 14 February in Mumbai, argued that compounding on a larger base, deeper participation and improving corporate profitability could make the coming decades disproportionately rewarding for patient investors.

diabetes burden of 100 million after China, and another 136 million in the pre-diabetes stage. A high sugar intake is associated with type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and other metabolic health risks.Until the covid-19 pandemic, sugar consumption grew at an annual rate of about 4.1%, said Prakash P.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When it came out in May 2025, Karen Hao’s book Empire of AI: Inside the Reckless Race for Total Domination gave the world a new lens through which to look at the rise of Artificial Intelligence companies. In Hao’s framing, which occupies a central portion of the book along with tracing the growth of US-based OpenAI, modern tech and AI companies resemble the extractive colonial empires of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Private bus operators and online ticketing platforms are hoping to retain more users as travellers stranded by the IndiGo flight cancellation fiasco seek out last-minute travel alternatives. From local travel companies to electric-bus startups, everyone is vying for a share of a market that has lit up like a Christmas tree.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Waves of white caught the eye as soon as you entered Gallery Threshold in Delhi. Undulating sheets hang suspended from the ceiling.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) prepare to face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 19th match of IPL 2025 on April 6, Sunday, all eyes will be on the pitch and weather conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. The SRH squad, led by Pat Cummins, will be looking to bounce back after a tough stretch of three consecutive losses. Their explosive batting approach, which brought them a massive 286-run total in their opening match, has struggled in subsequent games, leaving them at the bottom of the points table. They’ll be eager to rediscover their form at their home ground, hoping to get back on track against a confident Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, who are riding high after an impressive victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

H-1B visa holders, international students on F-1 visas, and green card applicants — with many from the Indian diaspora. The Ombudsman’s office handled nearly 30,000 requests last year, offering help with delays, errors, and application disputes, according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Immigration attorneys say the closure will reduce transparency and accountability within the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). “Individuals or businesses sought assistance from the CIS Ombudsman for a variety of issues, ranging from erroneous rejections of filings and denials to typographical errors on secure documents (such as Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents) and even mailing issues. Last year, the Ombudsman’s office assisted approximately 30,000 applicants,” Sharvari Dalal-Dheini, senior director for government relations at AILA, told TOI's Lubna Kably.

Posting on LinkedIn, a user identified as Aas Vora Jain described how, even with a take-home pay of ₹8.3 lakh a month, he ends up in a monthly deficit of ₹57,000. His claim instantly set off a flurry of reactions across social media, with some sympathising and many more ridiculing what they saw as an exaggerated account of luxury gone wrong. “I make ₹1.8 crore per year in Bangalore as a principal software engineer, and it's utterly unlivable,” Jain wrote. “Let's break it down. After taxes, my take-home is approximately ₹1 crore or ₹8.3 lakh/month.”

recession — a threat that could hit India where it hurts most: its tech-driven cities. As American companies rein in spending, Indian IT firms are grappling with slower project cycles and shrinking revenues. The impact is already visible, with the Nifty IT index plunging 9% this week — its biggest weekly drop in five years — sparking concerns that a downturn in the US could derail the ongoing recovery in technology spending. Experts warn that India cannot remain immune to global economic shocks. Chartered accountant Paaras Gangwal highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) that a US recession may trigger a domino effect, especially in IT hubs like Bengaluru and Pune. He pointed out that the real estate boom in these cities has been fuelled by IT growth, making them vulnerable to global tech disruptions. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CA Paaras Gangwal wrote, “Bangalore, Pune Real Estate Market is linked with IT Sector. It is HOT because boom in the IT Sector in last 3-4 Year. Recession in USA may impact the Real Estate market of IT Cities too.”

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the defending champions, and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), last season's runners-up, will be under pressure to turn around their fortunes when they face off in a crucial IPL encounter on Thursday. Both teams have struggled in their recent outings, with two losses in three matches, and are in urgent need of a win to stay in the hunt for the playoffs. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, had initially shrugged off concerns following a heavy defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, stating that there was no reason to panic. But after the team's shaky form continues — a stark contrast to their near-perfect record in IPL 2024 — the mood in the KKR camp is understandably more cautious.

The young man, a 21-year-old student, had boarded the Bangalore Metro after a long and exhausting day. Having just completed an entrance exam, he was both physically and mentally drained. After standing for some time, he finally managed to find an empty seat, allowing him a brief moment of relief during his 40-minute commute. However, his respite was short-lived. Soon after, a woman, likely in her early thirties, entered the metro and directed her gaze toward him. She showed no apparent signs of needing special assistance—she was neither pregnant, injured, nor accompanied by a child. There was nothing visibly indicating that she required the seat more than anyone else. Moreover, the seat he occupied was not designated as a priority or a women’s seat.

The Income Tax Department is sending notices to salaried taxpayers who claimed House Rent Allowance (HRA) but did not deduct tax at source (TDS) on rent payments in past financial years. The notices ask taxpayers to verify their HRA claims—and if incorrect, amend their tax returns before the 31 March deadline.

Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The explosive batsman achieved this feat with a dazzling 70 off just 26 balls during his side's dominant victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pooran's swashbuckling knock dismantled Sunrisers' 190-run defense and left the crowd at their home ground stunned. His blistering innings was key to breaking the back of Hyderabad’s total, as he unleashed a series of powerful strokes before eventually being dismissed by SRH captain Pat Cummins. By the time Pooran made his way back to the dressing room, he had accumulated 1002 runs in just 31 matches for LSG, positioning him as the second-highest run-scorer in the franchise's history. His impressive tally places him just behind former captain KL Rahul, who holds the record with 1410 runs in 38 matches. Pooran's remarkable achievement comes at an average of 45.54 and a strike rate of 184.53. Known for his effortless power-hitting, Pooran has become synonymous with fast-paced innings in the IPL. He has crossed the fifty-run mark in fewer than 20 deliveries on four occasions, setting a record for the fastest half-century by any player in the competition. Australia’s Travis Head and Jake Fraser-McGurk are tied for second, having achieved the same feat three times each. Notably, Pooran reached his fifty in just 18 balls during this game, marking the second-fastest fifty for LSG, only behind his own 15-ball effort against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2023.

Britannia, Kaynes Energy and Gokaldas Exports have committed to invest Rs 3,700 crore in the state during an investor connect meeting held in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The proposals have come from companies in sectors such as engineering, textiles, electronics, IT/ITeS, food processing and green fuel, state officials said. The state government also signed memorandums of understanding with Nasscom, India Electronics and Semiconductor Association and TiE Bangalore to explore investment opportunities and generate employment in information technology, startup and semiconductor sectors in the state, they said.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are eager to bounce back when they face each other today (26 March) in the IPL.