New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax Council on Wednesday decided to reduce tax rates on several dairy products, fertilisers, biopesticides, and agricultural equipment, providing relief to farmers and consumers ahead of the festive season. The 56th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved significant rate cuts for the…
New Delhi: Common use items from roti/paratha to hair oil, ice creams, and TVs will cost less, while tax incidence on personal health and life insurance will be brought down to nil after the all-powerful GST Council on Wednesday approved a complete overhaul of the tangled Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. The GST Council…
When nature unleashes her fury, human might often look puny. Yet, what we have witnessed across India in recent weeks—raging floods, collapsing bridges, swollen rivers threatening cities and villages alike—is also a story of human resilience, state preparedness, and the unflinching courage of men and women in uniform. The toll of devastation is staggering. In…
Rain is not just a relief, it is also a test of responsibility – caution against electricity, staying safe at home, and awareness in society are the true protection. Continuous rain has challenged public life. Electricity lines, poles, and open wires can become a death trap, while water-filled roads and drains invite accidents. In such…
West Bengal has done it again. The state-run Urdu Academy cancelled a literary event after the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, joined by the Wahyain Foundation, objected to one of the invitees – none other than Javed Akhtar, poet, film writer, and permanent panelist on primetime debates. His alleged crime? Speaking against Islam. His punishment? Erasure. One would…
Without knowing the real meaning of a marathon, I once participated in one. Later, when I consulted Google maatha, I realized what I ran was only a run. A true marathon, it turns out, is 42.195 km. For decades, the word “marathon” has been loosely used to mean any long run—but the real definition is…
While the rest of the country battles swollen rivers and devastating floods, Telangana is preoccupied with watching another storm—the one brewing inside the Kalvakuntla household. Forget the weather app, the only forecast people here need is: 100% chance of family feuds, with scattered corruption scandals. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly TRS, once the proud…
The noble son of King Dasaratha, Rama, dwelt in a state of serene joy, for he had accomplished what no mortal dared dream—to vanquish the mighty Ravana, sovereign of the rakshasas, and free the worlds from the clutch of dread and darkness. His beloved consort, Sita, daughter of Janaka, returned unharmed, her chastity untainted, her…
Yogimallavaram Kala Bhairavar Temple (also known locally as Sri Parasareswara Swamy / Sri Kalabhairava Temple) stands in Yogimallavaram, just off Tiruchanur (Alamelumangapuram) near Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh. The temple’s main deity is Kala Bhairava, with sub-shrines for Mrityunjaya Swamy, Aishwarya Saneeswarar, Kubera Bhairava, and Dakshinamurthy, offering protection, prosperity, and wisdom to devotees. Inscriptions found…
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Pawan Khera’s wife also has two active voter ID cards, and said party leader Rahul Gandhi cannot extricate himself from such “acts of criminality within his own ranks”. This comes a day after the ruling BJP alleged that Khera had two voter IDs and Gandhi…
