BJP, Congress grapple with rebel problem in Himachal polls

With only a few days to go for the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls, the rebel factor is wearing down both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress, with top leaders of both......

One Needs Courage To Do What Prannoy Roy Did

Today, when news organisations and their owners have stooped before the powers that be when they were only asked to bend, Prannoy still stands tall, asserts Sanjay Ahirwal, former managing editor,......

SC issues notice to Modi, Singhal

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Vishwa Hindu Parishad chief Ashok Singhal on a petition alleging that the Mumbai police did not accept a......

Kader Khan, Gambhir among 112 conferred with Padma awards

President of Djibouti Ismail Omar Guelleh, L&T chairman A M Naik, late journalist Kuldip Nayar, late actor Kader Khan and cricketer Gautam Gambhir were among the 112 prominent personalities who......

'Will my wedding gift be taxed?'

'When a gift is received in cash, it is likely to be questioned, and your father may need to explain its source.'Kuldip Kumar answeres taxation questions. Photograph: Kind courtesy Presidio of......

New tax regime: Big unexplained expenditure may lead to I-T review

Tax consultants and chartered accountants have started receiving a flurry of calls from their clients — both corporate and individuals — seeking clarity over changes in the reassessment......

I-T return filing deadline extended to Aug 31

In view of difficulties being faced by assessees, the government on Thursday extended the last date for filing income tax returns for assessment year 2018-19 by a month to August 31. Individuals......

Is compensation received from employer taxable?

There are judicial precedents where it has been held that if payment is made for temporary disablement, it would be taxable, points out Tinesh Bhasin. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Bollywood's Most Dashing Soldier? VOTE!

Will Sidharth Malhotra top your list? Nothing cuts a dashing picture like our leading men in military uniform. While we keenly wait to see Sidharth Malhotra in Aiyaary, Sukanya Verma lists some of......

How much will Priyanka be paid for Salman's Bharat?

Soorma Director Shaadi Ali moves on to his next biopic.Vivek Agnihotri reveals the subject of his next film.Bolly Gupshup with Subhash K Jha. IMAGE: Priyanka Chopra. Photograph: Danny......

'Why are you threatened by my film?'

'People want to blacken my face for showing "leaders in a bad light".''People want to show loyalty to the party.''How many people should I show the film to?''Where do we draw the line?'Madhur......

Olympic champs rally behind Anita Sheoran in WFI showdown

Final list of candidates for WFI elections announced, former wrestler Kartar in fray for VP post Former Indian wrestling great Kartar Singh is among five candidates in the fray for four......

WFI President's post: Two-way contest between Sanjay Singh, Anita Sheoran

IMAGE: In race for the top position, Sanjay Kumar Singh is a loyalist of outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Photograph: ANI Either Sanjay Kumar Singh or 2010 CWG champion Anita Sheoran......

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IMAGE: Featuring in the retained player’s list, Mahendra Singh Dhoni will captain the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. Photograph: BCCI The curtains dropped on the IPL trade window on......

Will Sunrisers hand Royals third straight defeat?

IMAGE: In Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal Rajasthan Royals have one of the most-potent opening pairs in ILP 2023. Photograph: BCCI Bruised and battered in their last game, Rajasthan Royals will......

Will Rajasthan Royals go the distance in IPL 2023?

They came close to winning their second IPL title last year before Gujarat Titans turned the 'Grand Finale' into an anti-climax but Rajasthan Royals will be itching to do one better this season.......