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The Esops fable comes to an end

The Esops fable comes to an end

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Indian scientists discover 'Saraswati' -- a supercluster of galaxies

Indian scientists discover 'Saraswati' -- a supercluster of galaxies

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

This is one of the largest known structures in the neighbourhood of the universe, 4,000 million light-years away from Earth and roughly more than 10 billion years old, IUCAA said.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Will alcohol now come under GST?

Will alcohol now come under GST?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Additional solicitor-general says extra-neutral alcohol liable to new tax

What GST Council will likely discuss in its June meet

What GST Council will likely discuss in its June meet

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The focus will be on tackling the unfinished agenda requiring immediate attention like tax structure for solar projects, uniform tax rate on state-organised and state-authorised lotteries, taxing non-potable alcohol besides certain changes in the law, extension for NAA and rate rationalisation.

Real benefit of GST will be visible in 12-18 months

Real benefit of GST will be visible in 12-18 months

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

GST making you anxious? Here is a fact-check on how new tax will impact you.

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

They are evaluating realignment of warehouses and supply chains, besides exploring locations to set up hubs and shutting down some distribution centres

Asian shooting championship: Jitu wins silver

Asian shooting championship: Jitu wins silver

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Ace shooter Jitu Rai won India's first senior medal at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship, finishing second behind Korea's Park Daehun in the finals of the men's 50m pistol, in Kuwait City, on Wednesday.

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Restricting the input credit is not a good idea for any sector, particularly real estate which requires more formalisation.

Team India trainer Basu under 'Conflict of Interest' scanner

Team India trainer Basu under 'Conflict of Interest' scanner

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Indian team's strength and conditioning coach Shankar Basu's role in the appointment of his protege Soham Desai as one of the new trainers of the National Cricket Academy has come under the scanner with allegations of 'conflict of interest' against the former.

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Experts point out that National Anti-profiteering Authority does not have the power to advise companies on depositing amounts voluntarily.

Why India needs to be cautious about GST

Why India needs to be cautious about GST

Rediff.com17 May 2018

India studied the Malaysian model, which was scrapped on Wednesday, before implementing the GST and borrowed the anti-profiteering clause to ensure GST benefits are passed on to the end-consumer by the industry

GST Council gives relief to builders of under-construction residential projects

GST Council gives relief to builders of under-construction residential projects

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The move will help address apprehensions as well as potential disputes on various computational and transitional issues such as the loss of input credits and pricing that were bound to arise on account of the change.

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

The clarification comes amid reports that sweet shops have discontinued chocolate barfis and chocolate sandesh.

ISL: Lara's strike helps Atletico edge past Kerala Blasters

ISL: Lara's strike helps Atletico edge past Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Former champions Atletico de Kolkata notched up their first victory of the tournament with a 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League football match at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi, on Wednesday.

Supreme Court opens new door in debt battles

Supreme Court opens new door in debt battles

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Since the inception of the code, the threat of insolvency has brought many debtors in line

Restaurants may now be forced to cut prices

Restaurants may now be forced to cut prices

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Govt doesn't buy restaurants' input tax excuse and has swing into action and looking into profiteering complaints on social media against prominent restaurant and franchise chains.

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Agriculture implements that are currently taxed up to 18 per cent may come under the 12 per cent or the 5 per cent bracket.

Indian Soccer: Clinical ATK punish Mumbai; Churchill on top of table

Indian Soccer: Clinical ATK punish Mumbai; Churchill on top of table

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday.

Bindra wins gold, Vijay settles for silver at National Shooting

Bindra wins gold, Vijay settles for silver at National Shooting

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Ace shooter Abhinav Bindra shot 208.9 to win the gold medal in the 10 meter air rifle event while Vijay Kumar had to be content with silver in the centre fire event on the concluding day of the 57th National Shooting championship, in New Delhi.

So much for tax compliance under GST

So much for tax compliance under GST

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Deadline ends, after two extensions and only 70% file detailed return for July

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Smart homes that do your everyday tasks are now coming on the Indian market. Several real estate firms are making this reality as they venture into constructing automated homes.

Ranji roundup: Dhawan hits century; Rahane and Shaw fail

Ranji roundup: Dhawan hits century; Rahane and Shaw fail

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Shikhar Dhawan was all guts and grit while negotiating tough conditions in his comeback game as he boosted Delhi's morale with a well-controlled 137 against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Group A match in New Delhi. A round up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Reaching a consensus might also get tougher, as already seen with issues like inclusion of natural gas in GST and imposition of a sugar cess, both central proposals being resisted.

At Rs 83,346 crore, October's GST collection is lowest

At Rs 83,346 crore, October's GST collection is lowest

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

With recent rate cuts, November collections could be even less

Jaffer's 14-year-old nephew Armaan in Mumbai Ranji probables list

Jaffer's 14-year-old nephew Armaan in Mumbai Ranji probables list

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

In an interesting move, the Mumbai selection committee decided to include 14-year-old Armaan Jaffer in the Ranji Trophy probables list along with his uncle and state team stalwart Wasim Jaffer.

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Majority expect economy to slow down, but are satisfied with Modi govt's performance.

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

'How can I stay home when Test cricket is at my doorstep?'

'How can I stay home when Test cricket is at my doorstep?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

'I would have loved to see Dhoni play the first ever Test in Rajkot.' Fans from Saurashtra share their excitement with Haresh Pandya.

Chennai among top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2015

Chennai among top 10 cities in the world to visit in 2015

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

In the category of top 10 cities, Chennai has been ranked ninth

Sebi finds former Tata Finance MD guilty of illegal trades

Sebi finds former Tata Finance MD guilty of illegal trades

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Sebi ruled that Pendse has violated various provisions of the PFUTP Regulations and the Securities Contracts Regulation Act with his illegal transactions.

GST: Good news in offing for small taxpayers

GST: Good news in offing for small taxpayers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Inter-state supply may come under GST composition

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Simplifying the processes will lead to greater efficiencies. Bad processes will not help even if implemented well, says T N C Rajagopalan

Infosys gets a month to fix GSTN glitches

Infosys gets a month to fix GSTN glitches

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Group of ministers to review progress every fortnight.

Bengaluru, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' network

Bengaluru, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' network

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The two Indian cities were chosen among 331 applications from cities around the world for 100RC network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, New York.

Assam: HC awards life terms to tea executives for murder

Assam: HC awards life terms to tea executives for murder

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Five persons including four tea executives were sentenced for life by a division bench of the Gauhati high court for murder of a 17-year-old girl in December, 1992.

Voices of dissent are only heard at lit fests these days

Voices of dissent are only heard at lit fests these days

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

'Many of the biggest events at such lit fests have nothing to do with books or authors, but about current events and the changing nature of society,' points out Aakar Patel.

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Remember Rosesh's Poems in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

They're so bad, they're good!