Facing flak, Shivakumar decides to keep mum

Facing flak over issues, including his singing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh anthem, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday said he would remain mum and that the party's......

The Gouri Amma I Knew

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11,......

'This Isn't How A Crash Probe Should Work'

'... when the process isn't transparent, people will naturally raise questions.''The AAIB's own press release says they had the black boxes by June 16. Why wasn't decoding initiated until the......

Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda, MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta join BJP

West Bengal minister Bachchu Hansda and Tehatta MLA Gouri Sankar Dutta joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday after being denied nominations for the assembly polls by the Trinamool......

India's net direct tax receipts down 1.3%, corporate taxes slip 3.7%

India’s net direct tax collections contracted 1.3 per cent to about Rs 5.63 trillion as of July 10, with corporate taxes dropping 3.7 per cent and non-corporate taxes recording a fractional 0.04......

Pillar Two tax regime unlikely soon as India moves with caution

The Union government is expecting to rake in Rs 100-200 crore in additional revenue from Pillar Two, only under specific circumstances, a senior finance ministry official said requesting anonymity.......

Realty transactions: Calculate tax either at 12.5% without indexation or 20% with indexation

The government on Tuesday proposed significant relief for individuals who bought houses before July 23, 2024, by giving them the option to choose between two tax rates for long-term capital gains......

Direct tax mop-up rises 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh cr

Net direct tax collection grew 21 per cent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore so far this fiscal, on higher advance tax payment by corporate. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The first instalment......

Radhikka Celebrates Eid With Salman

While Aamir Khan enjoyed a quiet Eid with his family, Salman Khan preferred to party at his sister Arpita Khan's Eid bash. A look at the friends who partied with Bhai. Never mind the fate of his......

Was Guru Dutt's Death Suicide Or...

Guru Dutt took an overdose of pills twice, once even swallowing opium, calling out for Geeta Dutt even when he was not fully conscious.One suicide attempt, according to sister Lalita Lajmi, was......

'I Don't Believe Guru Dutt's Death Was Suicide'

'Abrar uncle said he had started drinking from the afternoon on that fateful day. And he continued drinking till late at night.''Thereafter, he must have consumed some sleeping pills, as was his......

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Tamil and Telugu content you will be watching this year! Do Read:......

Wish India's darling Dipa Karmakar a happy birthday!

IMAGE: Dipa Karmakar competes during the qualification round at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Photograph: Damir Sagolj/Reuters The first Indian gymnast to reach the finals of the Olympic Games, Dipa......