Tax Saving

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest and most revered Vedic hymns. Here is its word-by-word meaning, traditional benefits, and the right way to count 108 repetitions.

Why do devotees circle a Peepal tree or temple sanctum exactly 108 times? Here is the meaning behind Parikrama, the sacred number 108, and how to count it accurately.

PPF gives guaranteed 7.1% tax-free returns. SIP in equity mutual funds has historically returned 12–14%. But which one actually puts more money in your pocket after 15 years, after accounting for taxes, inflation, and risk? We run the numbers.