The four-day festival, to be held at the sandy shores of Kozhikode from January 11, will witness over 400 speakers — including authors, actors, thinkers, and activists — participating in discussions on several themes such as science and technology, literature, art, gender, cinema, culture and environment. Read more
The IRDAI has taken a baby step to potentially reduce the costs for a policyholder when she surrenders the policy earlier than the maturity period The insurance regulator’s December 12 draft on product regulations has led the life insurance industry, which had an annual premium collection of almost ₹7 lakh crore in the financial year 2021-22 to go...
Hello! My blog hopes to empower you on your money journey. Each week I will decode, demystify and mark a trend that has to do with your money life. The format is one explainer and three questions answered. Write to me at mailme@monikahalan.com with questions you would like answered or things you want explained. Or...
Hello! My blog hopes to empower you on your money journey. Each week I will decode, demystify and mark a trend that has to do with your money life. The format is one explainer and three questions answered. Write to me at mailme@monikahalan.com with questions you would like answered or things you want explained. Or...
The seventh edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) is all set to be held between January 11 and 14, 2024, on Kozhikode beach. Organised by DC Kizhakemuri Foundation and co-promoted by DC Books, KLF 2024 will feature Nobel laureates, Booker Prize winners, literary luminaries, media personalities, and celebrities. Writer K. Satchidanandan is the festival...
Data released by the Income Tax Department last week had some points of headline news, but hidden in the pdfs were stats that, when analysed, show the growth roar of the Indian middle class. The headline numbers map the rise in income tax returns which have more than doubled starting financial year 2011-12 and ending...
Sharjah International Book Fair 2023 | Event | News Monika Halan, a revered Indian personal finance writer, speaker, and TV personality, will be gracing the Sharjah International Book Fair 2023. Her participation in this prestigious event is a testament to her expert insights in money management and investment strategies. Monika Halan’s expertise empowers individuals...
In praise of growth that lifts all the boats | Hindustan Times | Article There is no evidence that suggest that India’s economic growth has furthered inequality. The argument that India’s growth is at the cost of equality is heard across the world in the plush rooms of the elite. It is also heard...
Money Wrinkles Must not Mar your Old Age | Hindustan Times | Article Elderly individuals in India, with substantial property holdings, are vulnerable to scams, family disputes, and financial exploitation. To protect themselves, they should maintain open communication with family and communities, opt for conservative financial strategies, and beware of fraudulent schemes. Read...
Super book Review | Business Standard | Let’s Talk Mutual Funds Read here