Agra has long been known for the Taj Mahal, but it is also a manufacturing hub filled with micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that make everything from electronic components to metal products, from paints and chemicals to footwear. And five years after the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the MSMEs here complain that while the indirect tax regime has been transformative, cutting out the need to file multiple taxes, its biggest drawback has been the delay in credit refunds. Whoever you speak to - MSME owners, tax lawyers, or industry bodies like the National Chambers of Industries and Commerce (NCIC), Agra Footwear Manufacturers and Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) and Agra Shoe Manufacturers Association (ASMA) - they all emphasise that the GST continues to face some key challenges.
To maintain dignity of the House, government was forced to place this proposal of suspension, minister Pralhad Joshi said
Skipper Virat Kohli was among the first ones to wish Hardik and Natasa. "Congratulations to you both," Kohli wrote responding to the photo of Hardik's baby boy.
'The pandemic helped me to shift my focus to the medicinal qualities of food.'
Is chocolate a spice or a vegetable or a fruit? Test Your ChocoQ On World Chocolate Day!
Rushil Zambare, 29 from Thane shares his fitness journey.
It is a mistake to believe that children are unaware when parental battles happen behind closed doors.
Actor Arjan Bajwa shares his diet and fitness secrets.
The batting was a big letdown for the Indians with Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer failing in both innings, while Shardul Thakur's selection over Ravichandran Ashwin turned out to be a big mistake.
Do you know the most common exclusions in a mediclaim plan? Or, why your base premium keeps increasing over a period of time?
Do cardio (walking, jogging, running, swimming) for at least an hour for minimum five days per week and weight train for at least two days a week for an hour, suggests fitness expert Dr Shreyash Gujrathi.
Dr Praveen Kulkarni, senior cardiologist at Global Hospital, Mumbai explains why youngsters need to be careful about their lifestyle to prevent hypertension.
A special episode of the Prime Minister's radio broadcast Mann ki Baat featuring US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aired on Tuesday night. The 35-minute special broadcast of 'Mann Ki Baat', which marked the rapport between Modi and Obama, touched on issues ranging from public health and personal inspirations of the two leaders, both of whom have come up from simple beginnings to assume to top positions of the respective countries. What follows is a transcript of the Mann ki Baat episode.
According to a new study, habitual tea consumers had a 20 per cent lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
Sitting for long periods trigger a number of health problems including obesity, heart diseases, increased cholesterol levels, diabetes, stress, etc.
'The main thing Cyrus left is to tell us that you can be a business leader by being good.' 'He practiced that in all of his dealings, in all of his decisions -- in the way he thought, the way he behaved and indeed as he spoke.'
Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.
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'I'm a guy who tries to find humour in every situation, no matter how difficult and serious, without offending anyone.'
All you need is 150 minutes in a week to workout so you can remain healthy and fit, suggests celebrity nutritionist and wellness expert Neha Sahaya.
'They are trying to stoke emotions to build fear.' 'They have done nothing and that is why they are trying to divert attention.'
In his letter in Marathi, which he has posted on Twitter, the veteran politician credited his mother for his ability to maintain healthy dialogues even with people holding differnt political ideologies.
'Saibaba has 19 ailments, including severe heart and kidney problems.' 'Even healthy persons find their systems failing after Covid.' 'What will happen to someone like Saibaba?', Professor G N Saibaba's wife asks Jyoti Punwani.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.
'Desire is a strange thing.' 'It wells up uninvited and goes missing when most needed.'
'We each have our challenges, some tougher than the others...but, get through this...WE WILL...TOGETHER!!!'
This sweet, thirst-quenching fruit will not only keep you hydrated but also reduce the chances of getting cancer.
Cut down sugar. Have a balanced meal. Drink plenty of water. Get some sun.
Miss World Washington Shree Saini tells us how she overcame multiple traumas and carved her niche to compete for Miss World this year.
Did you know that pineapples are low fat and good for diabetics?
Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.
'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.' 'The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.' 'So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to the TV.'
'What more can a little boy from a small town ask for?'
Apart from keeping our weight in check, a daily detox routine can also help in keeping our bodies disease-free, says Ameve Sharma.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the right answer.
On World Health Day, Bollywood stars posted pix and videos with beautiful messages and stories.
'If somebody drinks heavily or has obesity and diabetes, the first step is to see a physician for assessing if they have liver disease.' 'And, if so, how much damage has been done to their liver.'
Instead of regular tea or coffee with milk and sugar, how about a steaming hot cup of green tea.
Mohabbat Singh was administered a cocktail of Casirivimab and Imdevimab at the Medanta Hospital as part of the "single dose infusion-based treatment" on Tuesday and then kept under observation.
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