Net direct tax collections up 23% NEW DELHI: Direct tax collections grew 15.2% to Rs 14.3 lakh crore in the current financial year up to Sept 17, driven by a faster growth in the corporation tax mop-up.Latest data released by the income tax authorities pointed to a mild pick-up in advance tax payments, whose second…
For Sujeet, the Asian Games is more than just another tournament. It is a fresh start for the wrestler from Haryana’s Bhiwani district. NEW DELHI: The last time Sujeet Kalkal came close to an Olympic dream, he never even got the chance to step on the mat.Now, as he prepares for his maiden Asian Games…
The week of September 21st to 27th, 2026, marks a spiritual shift towards ancestor remembrance. Ganesh Visarjan and Anant Chaturdashi occur on September 25th, followed by Purnima Shraddha. Pitru Paksha, a significant period for ancestral rituals, begins on September 27th. Mercury enters Libra on September 26th, emphasizing diplomacy and communication in partnerships. Auspicious timings are…
For travellers looking beyond sightseeing and traditional experiences, festivals can offer a completely different way of understanding a place, its people and its culture. Across the globe, there are several festivals which celebrate animals. These animals are at the centre of celebrations that combine religion, farming, folklore, history and local identity.On this note, let’s have…
The Marathi film ‘Gondhal’ has been selected as India’s official entry to compete at the 99th Academy Awards, in the Best International Feature Film category. The Film Federation of India (FFI) announced the selection on Friday, with the Santosh Davakhar-directed film chosen from a list of 33 submissions.Written and directed by Davakhar, ‘Gondhal’ is set…
The Dario Amodei-led startup has said it wants to unlock treatments for rare diseases SAN FRANCISCO: Anthropic has set up a wet lab in San Francisco Bay Area, expanding its artificial intelligence ambitions into physical biology and drug science, according to two people familiar with the matter and company life sciences head Eric Kauderer-Abrams.The Dario…
Pawan Sehrawat will replace Tajinderpal Singh Toor as India’s flag-bearer at the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya on Saturday after the shot-putter was unable to receive his official kit in time.Sehrawat, a key member of India’s gold-medal-winning men’s kabaddi team at the previous Asian Games, will now join shooting star Manu Bhaker in leading…
General:The weather is turning to your advantage Today is a day of change. Work pressure starts to ease, and concerns that were buried like stones in your pocket are less burdensome as your day progresses. Jupiter assists you in your work and the Moon helps you bring people of value closer to your doorstep. This…
Woman quits ‘dream job’ at Deloitte to become content creator A job can be a major part of a person’s life, but it does not always decide what comes next. Career paths can change as people discover new interests, take up different opportunities or simply realise that their earlier plans no longer fit.A LinkedIn post…
‘Mandaadi’ box office collection day 9 vs Karthi’s ‘Sardar 2’_ Soori’s film rises. Soori’s ‘Mandaadi’ continued its steady theatrical run on Day 9. The film entered its second Friday with a rise in daily India net collections. It recorded a 7.7 percent increase compared with the previous day. According to Sacnilk, ‘Mandaadi’ earned Rs 3.50…