Birthdays are among the most cherished days of the year-a time when nearly everyone looks forward to a grand celebration. That one day makes you feel truly special, and you look forward to indulgent treats and loads of gifts. No matter the age, birthdays are anticipated with childlike excitement. However, there is an American woman…
Selling a property can leave you with a sizable profit, but it can also rake up significant taxes. The amount of tax you pay depends on how long you have owned the property and the capital gains tax rules introduced in the Union Budget 2024 and made effective from July 23, 2024. The changes have…
In his insightful approach, Dr. Mickey Mehta encourages parents to pivot from a focus on achievements to a more nurturing direction centered around ‘purusharth’ – the journey of inner development and intentional living. He highlights that children are reflections of their parents, needing thoughtful guidance to cultivate awareness and harmony, rather than simply enforcing discipline….
What can be done for customs reforms. (AI generated image) By Krishan AroraIndia customs has seen several reforms over the years – from tariff rationalization to digitization to simplified procedures & schemes to support domestic Industry. While high tariff rates and duty rate rationalization remains a key industry demand, there is a need for a…
Mumbai Indians endured a forgettable IPL 2026, with the five-time champions battling dressing room turbulence throughout the season. The unrest in the dressing room isn’t new though. As TimesofIndia.com has reported earlier, the franchise has struggled ever since Hardik Pandya took over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma. But more than the unease, the steady flow…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Smriti Mandhana and teammate Georgia Voll (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) The Women’s Premier League has quickly established itself as a landmark tournament in women’s cricket, delivering high-quality competition, packed stadiums and memorable finals since its inception in 2023. In just four editions, the league has already produced a clear pattern of dominance,…
WBSEDCL recruitment 2025 underway West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has started the online registration for its 2025 recruitment drive. The drive offers 447 vacancies for Junior Engineer (Electrical) Grade‑II and Assistant Manager (HR & A / F & A) posts. The application window opened on 27 November 2025 and will close on…
Talks for a BRICS foreign ministers’ joint statement seemed balanced on a knife-edge on the first day of the meeting, with a consensus on the West Asia situation remaining uncertain. Diplomatic sources said efforts to find common ground between the UAE and Iran were still on, even as the 2 countries held on to their…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Saturday appointed noted lyricist and communications expert Prasoon Joshi as chairman of Prasar Bharati, filling a key vacancy at the public broadcaster that has been without a fulltime head since December.Joshi, who is currently chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, brings with him decades of experience across advertising,…
Sanskar Saraswat and Arsh Mohammad (Instagram Post) NEW DELHI: Badminton has grown big in India, especially over the last two decades, ever since Saina Nehwal won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and PV Sindhu became a double Olympic medallist in the next two editions, making it one of the most popular sports…