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Your Tax Questions Answered

Your Tax Questions Answered

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Punjab offers free legal aid to 700 students facing deportation in Canada

Punjab offers free legal aid to 700 students facing deportation in Canada

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Thursday said the state government will provide free legal assistance to around 700 Indian students who are facing deportation from Canada.

NRI admissions for BDS course

NRI admissions for BDS course

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Admission notification for five seats reserved for NRI/ NRI Sponsored/ Foreign Students for admission to BDS Course in Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences.

Tax Qs on NRIs, LTCG, and Gifts Answered

Tax Qs on NRIs, LTCG, and Gifts Answered

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

Pawan Kalyan to be Andhra dy CM; Naidu's son gets IT

Pawan Kalyan to be Andhra dy CM; Naidu's son gets IT

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The actor-turned-politician has been allotted Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Environment, Forests, and Science and Technology portfolios.

NRIs likely to get bigger play in local equities through GIFT City FPIs

NRIs likely to get bigger play in local equities through GIFT City FPIs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) may allow non-resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) greater exposure to domestic equities if their investments are sent through foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) registered at the GIFT City International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The proposal will be taken during Sebi's board meeting on Saturday along with other key agenda items such as easing of voluntary delisting mechanism and introduction of a regulatory framework for real estate fractional ownership platforms, said people in the know. At present, the combined holdings of NRIs and OCIs in a global fund have to be less than 50 per cent, while that of a single NRI or OCI is capped at 25 per cent.

Ultra-luxury housing in India sees shift to ultra-customised marketing

Ultra-luxury housing in India sees shift to ultra-customised marketing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

With the rise of ultra-luxury housing in India comes ultra-customised marketing. Developers selling high-end homes, priced above Rs 20 crore, are moving away from traditional marketing for these homes to newer methods, such as painstaking profiling of customers before showing them the property, augmented reality for visualisation of interior decor, virtual tours, and closed-door international shows. There is also marketing through online ads, social media influencers, and exclusive memberships.

Cab mows down Intel's ex-India head while he was cycling

Cab mows down Intel's ex-India head while he was cycling

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The accident took place at around 5.50 am on Wednesday, when Saini, 68, was riding a bicycle along with fellow cyclists on the Palm Beach Road in Nerul area, an official said.

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

OTT Superhit Panchayat Is Back!

Rediff.com27 May 2024

With the hugely popular Panchayat's third season ready to drop this week, we look at all the rural themed shows available on OTT.

NRI home loans on the upswing

NRI home loans on the upswing

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

NRIs cannot claim tax benefits on home loans in India as they have to pay tax in the nation where they work and earn. However, they need to file tax returns to become eligible for home loans. But if they pay tax in India for income earned in India, they can claim tax rebate for the home loan.

Cab driver who knocked down ex-Intel India head says he dozed off

Cab driver who knocked down ex-Intel India head says he dozed off

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The driver of the cab that fatally knocked down former Intel India country head Avtar Saini in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai, has told the police that he lost control over the vehicle as he dozed off because he was driving all night, an official said on Friday.

Too much exposure to NRI investments is risky for India

Too much exposure to NRI investments is risky for India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Just three years ago, at the end of March 2011, NRI deposits were only $52 billion, half of what they are today.

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Chandu Champion Review: Crowd Pleasing Melodrama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Chandu Champion is Kartik Aaryan's most ambitious work so far and the actor's muscular gusto is undeniable. There's visible fire in the man's belly but not enough soul, observes Sukanya Verma.

Rupee falls, NRI remittances surge

Rupee falls, NRI remittances surge

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

India received $70 billion in remittances during 2014.

NRIs, Are You Aware Of Indian Tax Rules?

NRIs, Are You Aware Of Indian Tax Rules?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Understanding tax residency rules and maintaining proper documentation is imperative to ensure smooth tax compliance.

Millennials, Gen Z driving demand for luxury car rentals

Millennials, Gen Z driving demand for luxury car rentals

Rediff.com29 May 2024

India's luxury car rental market is experiencing a surge in demand, particularly in Tier 1 cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, and Delhi, with executive travellers, especially from the tech sector and younger demographics like the millennials and the Gen Z, increasingly renting high-end vehicles for special occasions and domestic travel. Luxorides, a luxury car rental company, observed a 40 per cent year-on-year rise in bookings in 2024 (until April) on popular routes like Delhi-Rishikesh, Delhi-Vrindavan, and Delhi-Jim Corbett National Park, as well as Chandigarh-Manali and Chandigarh-Ladakh.

Bihar CM to woo NRI investors

Bihar CM to woo NRI investors

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

NRI gambling racket unearthed

NRI gambling racket unearthed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

NRI family killed, dumped in sea

NRI family killed, dumped in sea

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

The NRI businessman Amarjit Chohan, his mother-in-law, wife and two children were victims of a plot to hijack a firm and turn it into a front for drug smuggling.

RBI may cut rates on NRI deposits

RBI may cut rates on NRI deposits

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Deposit schemes for non-resident Indians could become unattractive as part of attempts to check foreign exchange inflows.

Banks can tap NRI funds at 4.5%

Banks can tap NRI funds at 4.5%

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

With hike in deposit rate for expatriates, RBI has reversed the trend of fall in NRI deposits and ensured that banks have additional funds to lend to needy sector of the economy.

NRI named Oxford Brookes chancellor

NRI named Oxford Brookes chancellor

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Shami Chakrabarti, leading NRI human rights lawyer and director of prominent civil liberties group -- Liberty, has been appointed as the chancellor of Oxford Brookes University.

NRI remittances touch $4 billion

NRI remittances touch $4 billion

Rediff.com13 May 2009

The inflow of Non-Resident Indian deposits shot up to $3.99 billion at the end 2008-09 as against mere $179 million at the close of the previous year, according to Reserve Bank of India data.

'Yes, extra-marital affairs happen'

'Yes, extra-marital affairs happen'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Sometimes things get stale in a relationship and people seek solace elsewhere.'

Do Aur Do Pyaar Review: Vidya-Pratik's Breezy Equation

Do Aur Do Pyaar Review: Vidya-Pratik's Breezy Equation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Pratik Gandhi's emotional range makes him a treat to watch while Vidya is as wild as she's wise, observes Sukanya Verma.

Forex inflow may drop on NRI deposit tax

Forex inflow may drop on NRI deposit tax

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

Forex inflows may slow down and banks may be deprived of cheap funds if the government accepts Reserve Bank of India's suggestion to tax non-resident Indian deposits, bankers warned on Wednesday.

NRI converts court into 5-star hotel

NRI converts court into 5-star hotel

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

An NRI entrepreneur has successfully converted an old court house in the heart of London into a five-star hotel, providing a luxurious haven for those wishing to enjoy the best that the capital has to offer.

Manipal bids for NRI university

Manipal bids for NRI university

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The Union Cabinet has approved the policy framework for establishing a Non-resident Indian/Person of Indian Origin (NRI/PIO) university in India.

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rupee depreciation may boost NRI investments in realty

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

On Wednesday, rupee depreciated to an all time low of 60.72 against dollar.

NRI crashes SUV into Wagah border gate and almost makes it into Pakistan

NRI crashes SUV into Wagah border gate and almost makes it into Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

In a major security breach at the Wagah-Attari border crossing with Pakistan, an NRI crashed his SUV into the security gates at the Attari Joint Check Post in the wee hours of Monday and reached the Zero line at the International Border.

NRI plans low cost airline

NRI plans low cost airline

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

A Dubai-based NRI businessman is planning to start a new airline in India. Aniyan Kutty, managing director of Dubai-based Clarion Shipping Services, said initially the airline will connect smaller cities, followed by operations all over India.

Four arrested for attacking NRI

Four arrested for attacking NRI

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Four arrested for attacking NRI

NRI entrepreneur wins Global Green Award

NRI entrepreneur wins Global Green Award

Rediff.com18 May 2010

NRI entrepreneur Sourabh Sen has been awarded the prestigious Global Green Award in recognition of his leadership and success in promoting renewable energy solutions in emerging markets such as India.

ED probes money laundering in drug case linked to DMK ex-functionary

ED probes money laundering in drug case linked to DMK ex-functionary

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The ED will probe if money earned from the illicit narcotics trade was laundered to create movable and immovable assets by the accused. The investigation will run parallel to the NCB probe, the sources said.

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Jaitley presents NRI award to GP Hinduja

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Jaitley presents NRI award to G P Hinduja.

PIL guns for NRI grooms

PIL guns for NRI grooms

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

British honour for NRI industrialist

British honour for NRI industrialist

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Leading NRI industrialist Rami Ranger was on Saturday made a member of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to business and to the British Asian community.

5 Swadhyay members arrested in NRI murder case

5 Swadhyay members arrested in NRI murder case

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

While Chandrasinh's name has also come in connection with Satish Rugani assault case too, the other four do not have any criminal records as such, he said.

NRI fund inflow rises substantially

NRI fund inflow rises substantially

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

The flow of NRI funds witnessed a substantial increase of about 40 per cent in the year 2003-04 against the previous financial year