news

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...

Read More
Manipur Sangai Festival showcases rich heritage of state

Manipur 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 More
Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the UN

Aniruddha 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 More
Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s death mourned in India

Cuban 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 More
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.

Read More
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...

Read More
Bill Gates extends personal association with India

Bill 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 More
Indian classical stalwart M Balamurali Krishna passes away

Indian 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 More
Pakistan expands its nuclear armoury, says US report

Pakistan 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 More
Indian government relaxes withdrawal norms

Indian 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 More
Leaked memo reveals lack of planning for Brexit

Leaked 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 More
Israeli President meets Indian PM for bilateral talks

Israeli 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...

Read More