Query: I am a central government employee and will be retiring shortly. I will get retirement benefits of about Rs 1.5 crore. Where should I invest this sum to be able to finance my son’s education 7-8 years from now? Jayant R. Pai, CFP and Head of Marketing, PPFAS Mutual Fund replies: Assuming ... Read More »
Denzine named chief of VCU faculty affairs RICHMOND — Virginia Commonwealth University has a new head of faculty affairs. Gypsy Denzine has been named the senior vice provost for faculty affairs at VCU, effective Aug. 6. Denzine comes to the Richmond school from West Virginia University, where she served as ... Read More »
If your doctor has ordered an MRI, then it’s usually because there is something of a concern that can’t be seen by using other medical exams. One of the options that many facilities have is an open MRI scanner, which offers numerous benefits for patients compared to an enclosed scanner ... Read More »
There are many dentists out there today, but not all of them have the reputation as being true game changers in the field. If you are the type of person that really desires to make a difference, you will not be satisfied just dealing with patients each day and then ... Read More »
When it is time to enroll your child in a school, you have a few decisions to make. The most common education institution is the public school, but alternatives also exist. If you have considered a private education for your child, but are not sure if the benefits will outweigh ... Read More »
The sharing economy and online selling platforms have brought about many new opportunities for entrepreneurs and consumers. But it has also led to new opportunities for scammers. Sometimes, spotting a scam can be difficult for an individual. That’s where Fireball Approves comes in. The company’s owner was once almost a scam victim ... Read More »
What goes into the decision-making process when a diner is looking for a restaurant? According to the new TripAdvisor “Influences on Diner Decision-Making” survey, 94% of US diners are influenced by online reviews. The numbers are also quite high in other countries, with French, Spanish, and Italian diners coming in ... Read More »
The way we work has changed across the board, but the traditional office still persists when it comes to the workplace. And according to the new Clutch 2018 Future of Work survey, more than two thirds or 68% of workers are still completing their jobs in a traditional office. This survey has revealed ... Read More »
The world has changed a lot ascompared to what it was a few decades ago and now it is more technology-oriented. From computers, laptops to electronic appliances, all the technological innovations are a boonthatmakes our daily lives simple. Gone are the days when cooking was a very tough task for ... Read More »
Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) ended with over 2% gains on Wednesday, adding Rs 16,539 crore to its market valuation, on the company’s plan to buy back shares at its board meeting later this week. The stock gained 2.43% to end at Rs 1,824.20 on the BSE. During the ... Read More »
Make your home look artistic and rustic with old-looking wooden doors and window frames. Or you can bring in some copper and bronze metal objects or throw in some rugs. Vaibhav Jain, CEO, Deco Window, and Piyush Bhandari, co-founder at Jumpinggoose, share some ideas for giving your home a makeover: ... Read More »
In order to simplify the state higher secondary (HSc) syllabus, the school education department on Monday issued an order to abolish Tamil and English language papers – II. The order means that from this academic year, students will write only six papers for HSc board examinations instead of eight. The ... Read More »
