5 Reasons Why You Should Take a University Gap Year

Find out how taking a gap year could benefit you. So - you’re thinking about taking a gap year. Well, we can confirm that a gap year done right can be extremely rewarding in terms of both personal growth and career progression! Read on to discover some gap year ideas and find out how taking…

The Left – Right Political Spectrum Explained

We began to recognize each other: those who were loyal to religion and the king took up positions to the right of the chair so as to avoid the shouts, oaths, and indecencies that enjoyed free rein in the opposing camp. —Baron de Gauville, Deputy of the French National Assembly, 1789 First, you have to…

Tycoon Plans a Titanic II (This One Will Have More Lifeboats)

Would you buy a ticket for the Titanic? That’s a dream or a nightmare, depending on who you are, but a colorful Australian business tycoon wants to make the option a reality. Clive Palmer, a mining magnate and conservative politician, says his long-stated wish to build a replica of the famously opulent ship is back…

Five monthly income strategies for you: From FDs to Post Office MIS to annuity to MF SWP and dividend

The annuity or pension plans offered by insurance companies provide the option of getting monthly pension for lifetime. Having regular monthly income – along with salary or after retirement – makes your life comfortable and allows you to make a budget for your regular expenses as well for occasional extra expenses for enjoyment. Let’s see…

Gift smart with these fantastic gadgets this Diwali

From smartwatches and electronics to Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, here are 10 gift ideas to put a smile on any gadget enthusiast's face this Diwali. Fitness band © AnthonyRosenberg/iStock Unreleased/Getty Images It is difficult not to gorge yourself on sweets and desserts during Diwali. And when the time comes to rid yourself of those extra…

7 SIP Myths To Keep At Bay For Wealth Creation

Systematic Investment Plans or SIPs are a favourite amongst investors as they not only inculcate a saving habit but also provide the benefits of compounding and rupee cost averaging to create wealth in the long term. However, many times investors get affected by various myths surrounding SIPs and remain sceptical to invest. In case you…

Green cracker order leaves Rs 20000-crore firecracker industry worried.

Diwali is coming. This has been the time for firecracker industry to celebrate year after year. But a Supreme Court order this year has restricted bursting of crackers. The Supreme Court has allowed small window of two hours for bursting crackers on Diwali. And, that too for green crackers only. This has left firecracker makers…

Bathroom Furniture Ideas

Wooden furniture for the bathroom For bathroom furniture, no matter how big or small, there are many materials and designs that offer a wide range of options that adapt to the style and needs of each person.But without a doubt, one of the favorite materials for house furniture in general, is wood. Wood is unparalleled…

14 World Leaders who have studied in Indian Universities

Even as the IITs, IIMs, NITs and universities like JNU, Bombay University are world acclaimed, more and more students are shifting abroad to pursue higher education. For years, Indian colleges have made it to the global lists highlighting universities with academic excellence. Even then our young minds are drifting away. Little do they know that…

‘This isn’t good enough’ – Steve Jobs gave the original iPhone design team a 2-week ultimatum

It's been 10 years since the iPhone first went on sale back in 2007, and lots of stories behind the device's creation are spilling out. One new story suggests that the iPhone might have turned out entirely differently, except for one two-week sprint where a team of elite Apple employees worked around the clock and…