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NEW DELHI: The withdrawal of GST compensation cess on cigarettes from next month will be matched by an increase in excise, and pan masala will face a health and national security cess. While govt had announced the changes earlier, the date for the tax rejig, from Feb 1, was notified late Wednesday, sending cigarette stocks…
Several players are opting for the more lucrative Indian Premier League over the PSL, while also seeking pay hikes amid the ongoing West Asian conflict. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Contract breaches despite signed agreements, demands for higher pay, and last-minute withdrawals have left the Pakistan Cricket Board dealing with multiple challenges ahead of the…
Vedant Birla, son of industrialist Yashovardhan (Yash) Birla and Avanti Birla, tied the knot with Tejal Kulkarni, daughter of Sanjeev and Supriya Kulkarni, on November 2 in an intimate ceremony attended by close family members and friends.The couple later hosted a lavish wedding reception on November 3 at the Astor Ballroom, St. Regis, Lower Parel,…
When it comes to natural remedies for gut health, many people overlook simple yet powerful spices that have been a part of our kitchens for generations. One such gem is Badi elaichi, commonly known as black cardamom. While green cardamom remains the star ingredient of sweets and beverages such as tea, black cardamom offers a…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan headlined a glittering evening in Dubai as the Danube Group officially launched Shahrukhz, the 55-storey commercial tower named after him — and already completely sold out.The premium development on Sheikh Zayed Road, priced from AED 2 million per office unit, spans over 1 million sq ft and is valued at…
Akshaye Khanna, the prolific actor whose choreography, dialogues, and an innate aura are widely discussed all over social media, has been an undisputable meme-king for a long time. Whether it’s the hilarious moments from the films or the classic nonchalant behavior in the interviews, the 50-year-old has been hailed for his honest comments and scrunching…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that the state government has made singing of Vande Mataram compulsory in all educational institutions.“Expressing gratitude to the national song, Vande Mataram, this song should be recited and sung publicly in every school and college. This is essential for everyone. We must identify the…
All eyes are on Aaron Rodgers.(Image via Getty Images) Aaron Rodgers, the NFL veteran and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ star player, sustained a brutal wrist injury as the team won against the Cincinnati Bengals recently.While Aaron Rodgers’ injury had sparked panic among fans, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach, Mike Tomlin, has provided an update on the…
Dileep’s new film ‘Bha. Bha. Ba.’ has made a strong debut, crossing the Rs 10 crore mark in just two days with an impressive opening weekend collection. The movie saw a significant surge in occupancy, especially during evening and night shows. Meanwhile, dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi’s social media statement supporting a survivor has gone viral, emphasizing…
Equity mutual fund inflows, including hybrid schemes but excluding arbitrage, in August this year fell to Rs 424 billion, marking a 25% month-on-month and 8% annual decline, as per a JM Financial report.The fall was driven largely by a thinning new fund offering (NFO) pipeline, which accounted for 61% of the Rs 142 billion MoM…
