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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...
Read MoreManipur Sangai Festival showcases rich heritage of state
November 29, 2016
The annual Manipur Sangai Festival put on display the vibrant traditional performance art and sportive nature of the inhabitants of the north-eastern state.
Read MoreAniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the UN
November 28, 2016
As Bollywood is gradually delving in a diverse set of subjects, it is also gaining an international identity. After Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, it is time for filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the United Nations
Read MoreCuban leader Fidel Castro’s death mourned in India
November 28, 2016
As Fidel Castro passed away on November 25, Indians too shared their emotions on his death.
Read MoreDemonetisation: 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.
Read MoreNikki 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...
Read MoreBill Gates extends personal association with India
November 24, 2016
The world’s richest man and the winner of America’s highest civilian honour - the Presidential Medal of Freedom - Bill Gates has been visiting India, every single year since 2002. He has initiated and maintained his relations with India through acts of philanthropy towards th...
Read MoreIndian classical stalwart M Balamurali Krishna passes away
November 24, 2016
Mangalampalli Balamurali Krishna, the iconic Carnatic vocalist and musician, who was hailed for his creative skills, passed away in Chennai on November 22, at the age of 86.
Read MorePakistan expands its nuclear armoury, says US report
November 21, 2016
After tensions between India and Pakistan heightened post the Uri attacks allegedly sponsored by the latter, Pakistan has now increased its nuclear capacity, according to a US report titled ‘Pakistani nuclear forces, 2016’.
Read MoreIndian government relaxes withdrawal norms
November 18, 2016
As demonetisation of INR 500 and INR 1,000 currency notes in India left the people with insufficient money to trade for daily necessities, the government has announced relaxations for farmers, families celebrating weddings, government employees and agricultural traders.
Read MoreLeaked memo reveals lack of planning for Brexit
November 18, 2016
A leaked memo claims that Britian is substantially prepared to withdraw from the European Union just yet.
Read MoreIsraeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks
November 16, 2016
The Israeli President, Reuven Rivlin met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a six-day visit to India, strengthening ties between the two countries. With a large allocation of spending on defence and increasing focus on international security, it comes as no surprise that Indo...
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