Companies feel higher rates in India would not be justified.
These ambitious projects are littered with every possible acronyms and include proposed road links, air connectivity plans, electricity grids and special economic zones on coasts, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.
She quit her career in financial services to pursue her passion for writing.
The new law will apply to all establishments employing 10 or more people and the entitlement will be for only up to first two children.
Even as rain continued unabated spectators were glued to their seats hoping the downpour will subside and the evening's proceedings, to be hosted by Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan, will get underway. Finally, it did.
Barely 10% of small businesses are in a GST-ready position, say experts
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
With the implementation of the goods and services tax less than 75 days away -- assuming July 1 as the roll-out date -- Sudipto Dey provides a guide to how businesses can navigate the transition.
Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.
At least 15 people have died in heavy floods and landslides triggered by continuous rain for the last three days in Assam, where airforce helicopters, army, National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force have been pressed into service for rescue work, officials said.
Ishank Jaggi scored an unbeaten century while Ishan Kishan made 83 to hand Jharkhand the crucial first innings lead over Haryana in a Ranji Trophy match.
Abdiev Asliddin scored in each half as Uzbekistan beat India 3-0 in a crucial Group A encounter of the AFC U-29 Championship (Qualifiers) at the Al Arabi Stadium in Doha on Thursday. Abdiev scored at the end of first half and beginning of the second, and set up another goal to hand his side three important points.
Experts share their views on the steps that will help businesses become GST-ready.
Bollywood stars pay tribute to music composer Aadesh Shrivastava.
If sporting films were pitted against one another, Dangal would be champion, says Raja Sen.
It was a crazy week for the world. Sukanya Verma cannot claim to be any different.
As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.
"There was nothing between Upen and me. And it was just a friendship with Gautam that didn't go further. Had it been something more, definitely they would have shown it on television," Bigg Boss 8 contestant Sonali Raut tells Rajul Hegde/ Rediff.com
A round-up of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played across the country on Saturday.
A summary of the third day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches played at various venues across the country.
More and more corporates are appreciating Mahatma Gandhi's books as gifts.
The government introduced the 122nd Constitution amendment Bill.
Sushant Divgikar talks about his Bigg Boss 8 stint.
Director Danis Tanovic, producer Anurag Kashyap and actor Emraan Hashmi have created an inspiring work of international collaboration with Tigers. Arthur J Pais reports from Toronto.
A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Singer Nakash Aziz gets candid about his journey in Bollywood!
'Reality shows don't teach contestants how to deal with the reality of being a singer.'
Decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Vikrant's voyage came to an end on Friday as workers at the Darukhana ship-breaking yard in Mazgaon docks in Mumbai began scrapping down the warship.
Has Salman Khan accepted Arijit Singh's apology? Subhash K Jha speaks to the singer to find out.
Regardless of Phata Poster Nikhla Hero's uneven pace and indecisive disposition, Shahid Kapoor, armed with a kooky grin, gives it his best shot.
Lack of visibility on rates makes companies apprehensive.
The time the companies have to get ready for GST is 6 to 12 months.
Barring Maharashtra, the poll percentage in rest of the states was in excess of 60 per cent while in Puducherry it was 80.47 per cent.
Amit Bansal discusses the emerging trends in the engineering sector.
Anita Hassanandani opts for a new avatar with stand up comedy in Comedy Nights Bachao.
'My final destination is to buy a house in Los Angeles, which means you are such a big star that the whole world knows you!' But for now, Kushal Paul is happy with his Sa Re Ga Ma Pa win.
The British administration ignored the mounting evidence of violence between Hindus and Muslims... Military historian Barney White-Spunner traces the countdown to the tragedy in his book, Partition.
Though the soundtrack of Besharam doesn't quite match expectations, it is still fun and peppy and keeps you engaged.
Some of the 19 NIT scholars who spent a week at the Rashtrapati Bhawan as part of an 'in-Residence Programme' share their learnings with Upasna Pandey
