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Are Retired Sportspersons Eligible For Pension Without A Government Job?
Retirement does not happen at a typical age of 60 in sports. It occurs much earlier in the early 30s to 40s. If a sportsperson is also a government employee, the government provides a pension as per norms, but when an ex-sportsperson didn’t have a government job, what support does the government provide? Read on
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Founders’ Full Circle: From Entry To Exit
While it’s simpler to open a new business or a small venture in India, the shutdown process can be a nightmare. Simplifying the exit process is crucial to give an opportunity to failed founders to learn from their mistakes and try again. We give you a lowdown on how to open a start-up and how to close one should you lose interest or are unable to sustain it.
What Budget 2026 Means For You
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Budget 2026: Simplifying Tax Law
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As the country’s GDP grows, the size of the Union Budget grows as well. This time, the Budget announced no big-bang measures, like the previous Budget. Instead, Budget 2026 touches you subtly through small measures and a thrust on long term
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SIP For Short-Term Goals Without Compromising Long-Term Dreams
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Business Cycle Funds Try To Time Regimes Not Stocks
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Retirement does not happen at a typical age of 60 in sports. It occurs much earlier in the early 30s to 40s. If a sportsperson is also a government employee, the government provides a pension as per norms, but when an ex-sportsperson didn’t have a government job, what support does the government provide? Read on
