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8 ways filing income tax return is different this year

8 ways filing income tax return is different this year

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

With the new tax slabs applicable for income earned during Financial Year 2014-15 and host of new changes in income tax returns and filing norms, this e-filing season will certainly bring in a new experience for taxpayers. Here's how

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

'SPB sir had a great sense of humour'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

''He was extremely gentle, humble, soft-spoken, down to earth, giving respect to senior musicians as well as to budding ones.'

Nifty can rise to 9,400-9,425 in short term

Nifty can rise to 9,400-9,425 in short term

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The focus is on corporate results at one level but global news will also have an impact

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

8/11 and after: 60 rule changes in 50 days*

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Even if the government didn't plan for demonetisation properly, it could have taken steps on a war footing later to ensure the situation improves.

Message In A Bottle

Message In A Bottle

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Samridhi Bhardwaj analyses the dynamics of duty-free liquor allowance in India.

Apple way behind Oppo in India

Apple way behind Oppo in India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The company captured just 2.4% of the mid-range smartphone market in India, a far cry from the 24.2% share Oppo's F3 commanded.

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Bright future awaits Indian IT industry: US expert

Bright future awaits Indian IT industry: US expert

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Watts Humphrey, noted software expert from US, on Wednesday predicted a bright future for the Indian software industry, but feared that there was likely to be a shortfall of nearly 250,000 software professionals by 2008.

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Explained: How P2P lending can help us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'As banks grapple with risk aversion and savers see an erosion in the value of money, the P2P platform can be a win-win for both borrowers and lenders,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Markets: All trends seem bullish

Markets: All trends seem bullish

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Nifty continued to register successive new highs as it crossed the 9,200 mark on Friday

Tax row: HC asks IT dept to decide on Nokia offer

Tax row: HC asks IT dept to decide on Nokia offer

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Delhi High Court on Thursday asked the Income Tax (IT) department to take a decision on the offer of Finnish mobile maker Nokia to pay a minimum deposit of Rs 2,250 crore (Rs 22.50 billion) to it towards the tax liability of the company which is nearly Rs 6,500 crore (Rs 65 billion).

The black money problem is far from over!

The black money problem is far from over!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Hence, the claims by the Government that this will end the menace of black money and corruption are simply outlandish. Also, the simultaneous introduction of Rs 2,000 note undermines their claim and it simply does not fit the storyline of an attack on black money and corruption.

Vedanta lists on LSE, oversold

Vedanta lists on LSE, oversold

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

'Fiscal deficit target for FY17 challenging'

'Fiscal deficit target for FY17 challenging'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The government was exploring options to secure higher dividend payment from state-run companies.

Sensex rises by 200 pts to reclaim peak 36,000

Sensex rises by 200 pts to reclaim peak 36,000

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The NSE Nifty also gained 53 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle 10,855.15 after shuttling between 10,870.40 and 10,749.40.

SC asks Muslims if they accept Akhara's claim on Ayodhya land

SC asks Muslims if they accept Akhara's claim on Ayodhya land

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

If the 'shebaitship' of Nirmohi Akhara was accepted, then their evidence will also be accepted, the bench said on the 20th day of the hearing in the politically-sensitive case.

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Panagariya urged the government to undertake labour law reforms and make land acquisition more flexible to attract the multinationals.

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election.

Analysts bullish on Bitcoins for 2017

Analysts bullish on Bitcoins for 2017

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Sentiment very bullish for 2017; prices could touch all-time peak of $1,161 soon and may double from present levels by the end of the year. Rajesh Bhayani reports.

Tax dept will not hound small depositors: Jaitley

Tax dept will not hound small depositors: Jaitley

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Only cash deposits of over Rs 250,000 in bank accounts will be scrutinised by the tax department and in case of mismatch with I-T returns, tax plus 200 per cent penalty would be levied

This day trader lost Rs 24 lakh in 5 minutes

This day trader lost Rs 24 lakh in 5 minutes

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Chirag Gupta, who trades in futures & options, had made a profit of Rs 6 lakh, but...

Recipe: Mawa Madeleines, Mango and Old Monk Trifle

Recipe: Mawa Madeleines, Mango and Old Monk Trifle

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

These three recipes by Pamela Timms will make for the perfect weekend treat.

Deduction on home loans: How helpful is it?

Deduction on home loans: How helpful is it?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The proportion in which a joint home loan is taken is important.

2 civilians killed as army fires at stone-pelters in Shopian, probe ordered

2 civilians killed as army fires at stone-pelters in Shopian, probe ordered

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Sitharaman told the chief minister that she would seek a detailed report in connection with the incident.

Modi bats for Digital India and Industry 4.0

Modi bats for Digital India and Industry 4.0

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

"Emerging fields, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of things, blockchain, and big data can take India to new heights of development, and improve the quality of life of its citizens," he said, adding for India, this is not just an industrial transformation, but a social transformation.

I-T returns: Top 1% earned 18 per cent of income

I-T returns: Top 1% earned 18 per cent of income

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Middle class constituted about 49 per cent of the total tax payees in financial year 2011-12

India's growing coffee culture

India's growing coffee culture

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Indian coffee shops market over the next four-five years will grow between 6 and 18 per cent CAGR, all due to the growing coffee culture among the youth, increasing urbanisation, rising disposable income levels and changing eating and drinking preferences, says Atanu Biswas.

Party food recipes: Green Thai Curry and Som Tam Slaw

Party food recipes: Green Thai Curry and Som Tam Slaw

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Planning to throw a house party? Let Chef Shilarna Vaze inspire you with 3 easy recipes.

VOTE: Should Sachin, Rekha quit as Rajya Sabha MPs?

VOTE: Should Sachin, Rekha quit as Rajya Sabha MPs?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar has come under criticism for not attending a single session of Paliament this year. Parliamentary records the former batsman has not attended a single session this year. He made it to just three in 2013 and has so far not participated in any debates in the house.

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Remembering Kargil: The IAF Attack on Tiger Hill

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Searching for the target with bare eyes was like searching for the needle in the haystack, but due to the technology, we had a clear picture of the seven tents perched against the rocky background on our scopes.'

Is our money in the banks safe?

Is our money in the banks safe?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Clearly, the depositors of cooperative banks need the maximum protection.'

Pride at stake: Upbeat Daredevils meet RCB

Pride at stake: Upbeat Daredevils meet RCB

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Only pride will be at stake when Delhi Daredevils host embattled Royal Challengers Bangalore in an inconsequential IPL game in New Delhi, on Sunday, with both teams seeking an end to their misfiring campaign on a positive note.

Demonetisation: Double whammy for property developers

Demonetisation: Double whammy for property developers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

A fourth of the property market is cash-based and this has affected home sales after high value notes were scrapped.

Gold imports drop 76% in April-July this year

Gold imports drop 76% in April-July this year

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Imports are down also because local traders are clearing unaccounted stock after introduction of 1 per cent excise duty

After all this fuss, I-T may only probe 1% of assessees!

After all this fuss, I-T may only probe 1% of assessees!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

With a staff crunch, it seems the I-T department would now target only the big fish rather than go after small assessees.

'An impending quake caused whale beaching in TN'

'An impending quake caused whale beaching in TN'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'The whale stranding-earthquake link is almost a certainty according to my reading.'

How to make Chicken Momos

How to make Chicken Momos

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

This delicious appetizer can be steamed or fried. Share your recipes too!

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

What changed for India after Balakot airstrike?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

A realistic assessment will tell us that not much has changed between India and Pakistan; the relationship remains as fraught as before with little prospect of reconciliation, notes Ajai Shukla.

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

BBM users on Android and iPhone will now be able to make free voice calls to BBM contacts over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection with BBM Voice, as well as access BBM Channels, a broadcast service, BlackBerry said in a statement.