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Revisions introduced in taxation laws in India

Revisions introduced in taxation laws in India

December 1, 2016

After the Indian government demonetised INR 500 and INR 1,000 currency bills last month to grapple with the circulation of black money in the country, people in India found new ways to hide their undeclared earnings. Thus, in the wake of demonetisation and corruption, the governm...

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Demonetisation: Soiled currency bills to the rescue!

Demonetisation: Soiled currency bills to the rescue!

November 25, 2016

When was the last time you tried to avoid a soiled currency note or made faces when somebody tried to short-change your money with soiled notes? When was the last time people refused soiled notes that you tried to desperately get rid of? You might want to rethink now.

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Nikki Haley nominated as the US ambassador to the UN

Nikki Haley nominated as the US ambassador to the UN

November 24, 2016

In an already long list of Indian origin politicians, the clout of Indian diasporas has been further underlined as Nikki R. Haley, the Indian-American politician who is serving as the 116th Governor of South Carolina since 2011, was nominated as the US ambassador to the United Na...

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Ishaat Hussain takes over as TCS chairman

Ishaat Hussain takes over as TCS chairman

November 11, 2016

Cyrus Mistry has been removed from his position of chairman of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and replaced by Ishaat Hussain as the battle between Tata Sons’ former chairman and the company intensifies.

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Solar powered plane by Facebook to provide internet in India

Solar powered plane by Facebook to provide internet in India

November 9, 2016

Facebook is pushing for its solar powered ‘Aquila’ drone to take high speed internet connection to inaccessible and rural parts of India.

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May promises to relax Indian business travel norms to UK

May promises to relax Indian business travel norms to UK

November 7, 2016

Pledging to extend collaboration in trade between India and UK, British Prime Minister Theresa May underlines easier travel reforms for Indian business travellers to Britain.

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Call for boycott of Chinese goods gaining popularity in India

Call for boycott of Chinese goods gaining popularity in India

November 3, 2016

As a social media call for boycotting Chinese goods in India gains impetus, many are pointing out the impracticality and harm it entails to business in India.

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Eco-friendly Diwali this year

Eco-friendly Diwali this year

October 27, 2016

As Diwali, the festival of lights, is nearing, people in India are enjoying the festive season but this time with an eco-friendly approach

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Confluence of technology and art

Confluence of technology and art

September 20, 2016

Technology is reshaping art. Around the world, artists are increasingly turning to new technologies to create better. These innovations can also prove to be persuasive and powerful tools for businesses to grow.

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Baba Ramdev announces special jeans for India

Baba Ramdev announces special jeans for India

September 16, 2016

Indian yogi and entrepreneur speaks about plans to launch a brand of jeans as Patanjali expands its avenues of businesses.

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Airport processes given boost by IATA in India

Airport processes given boost by IATA in India

September 13, 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Bangalore International Airport Limited entered into a first of its kind Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) last week to promote cooperation in various sectors of operations in the airport.

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PM Modi talks strongly against black money at G20 summit

PM Modi talks strongly against black money at G20 summit

September 6, 2016

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of black money and tax evasion at the G20 Summit in China on Monday, advocating for member countries to take appropriate actions against financial corruption.

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