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The manifesto also commits Labour to constitute a judge-led inquiry into Britain's "injustices of the past", including a public review of the country's role in Operation Blue Star -- referred to as the "Amritsar massacre".
In his book, Backstage: The Story Behind India's High Growth Years, Montek Singh Ahluwalia accepted the Act "increased the cost of land to financially unsustainable levels ... and made it easier for anyone who wants to stop a project to use the various consultative processes required under the law to delay matters".
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GST, a much needed reform that widens the tax net, promises to strangle many legitimate businesses while they wait for the tax administration and systems to catch up, says Rahul Jacob.
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'Internet, healthcare and life insurance are a few sectors which offer solid long-term decadal potential.'
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'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'
Interest on NRE accounts is tax-free, but the I-T department creates hurdles to tax these accounts.
Sanjay Matai, a financial adviser and author, penned this advice for his son when he got his first job and first paycheque.
Serving an ultimatum to people making high-value purchases, Finance Minister P Chidambaram asked them to pay taxes and file returns before July 31, failing which Income Tax department would get at them.
After an apparent truce between AAP and the BJP following the Delhi polls, sparks are flying once again. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.
Chances of staying true to your goals tend to be high when you don't lose sight of what you set out to achieve, advises Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.
''Even without major reforms, with a business as usual scenario, and with current inflation trends, we should be clocking around 11 to 12 per cent nominal growth.' 'That is not happening and is a source of worry,' Rathin Roy tells Arup Roychoudhury.
The GST Network's chairman Navin Kumar speaks to Dilasha Seth and Indivjal Dhasmana on various aspects of the new tax regime.
Taxpayers should be getting their refunds online.
'Our stable outlook currently points to the fact that the ratings are likely to remain stable for the next couple of years.'
The Union finance ministry has asked field officers of the income tax department to not be adversarial to assessees, and to not send high-pitched demands without a proper basis.
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Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.
The right investment at the right age will help you enjoy a secured post retirement life.
'When growth drops precipitously from 7% to 4.5% in four quarters, it is for all practical purposes a recession' notes T N Ninan.
'We are the largest film industry in the world.' 'We employ millions and entertain billions.' 'We generate the highest amount of sales tax.' 'Our stars pay the highest amount of income tax.' 'All I would say is: Don't f*** it up!'
Salil Dhawan explains why you must invest early in life.
Sanjay Kumar Singh tells you what to watch out for when buying insurance and investing in MFs online.
'Vajpayee used to consult the Opposition; Indira Gandhi used to consult the Opposition. Which khet ki mooli is Modi?'
Domestic I-T laws require you to deduct tax on software, e-books and music albums; must report every such transactions while filing returns.
'If the Union Budget can provide incentives for animal spirits to come as well as induce demand stimulus and consumption, the Budget would have done a wonderful job.'
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Anik Jain, founder and CEO at Symbo, will answer your questions on insurance -- life, health, motor, travel, etc -- on a weekly basis.
While planning for retirement, the key is to let your money be idle, says Amar Pandit.
Today, with growth having slowed and macro-economic challenges in every direction, would the government have benefited from the advice of 'Harvard' economists? asks T N Ninan.
When an NRI returns to India, he should be aware of his tax residency status.
'Today when people are fighting to get their salary, you are telling them you will privatise airports!'
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley counter Rahul Gandhi's attack over issues related to the JNU, intolerance, inflation and foreign policy.
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