To provide a momentum to investments in start-ups, the Indian government has cleared a proposal that exempts a start-up from paying income tax on investment up to INR 250 million. However the Non Resident Indian (NRI) entities will not be entitled to the new exemption.
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Akshay Kumar’s Historical War Drama ‘Kesari’ Trailer Out Tomorrow
Akshay Kumar is all set to take us into the tale of one of Indian soldiers’ most heroic last stands, the Battle of Saragarhi. He is going to unveil the trailer of his upcoming film tomorrow. Known for his great choice of film roles in the recent past, the actor will be seen in his […]
In Pics: Singapore Weekender showcases the cutting edge of Modern ARtists
It was a colourful weekend that gave a whole new meaning to the concept of Modern Art. Highlighting the cross-cultural ingenuity of artists across Singapore and New Delhi, the Singapore Weekender of the Lodhi Art Festival provided a window into the world of innovative art.
4,705 Indians lodged in Gulf prisons, mostly in Saudi Arabia, UAE
As many as 4,705 Indian nationals are lodged in various prisons of the Gulf countries, with most of them lodged in jails of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – either being tried for some crime or convicted, the Lok Sabha was informed.
Movie Review: Chronicle of Anandi Gopalrao Joshee’s journey from a child bride to India’s first female doctor
Anandi Gopal review: More than a century before the #MeToo Movement (130 to 150 years ago to be exact), Maharashtrian women had engaged with not just the Indian men but also the State, in fights for Socio-Political reform.
Govt augments Know India Programme on growing demand, popularity among Indian origin youth
Buoyed by the growing popularity of Know India Programme among the youth of Indian origin and the NRIs, the Government has augmented it by increasing the number of editions, duration and the age group.
World condemns deadly Pulwama terror attack; over 40 killed
In one of the most heinous terror attacks in Kashmir in the past two decades, more than 40 jawans were killed and dozens injured when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bus in Pulwama district. The incident took place when 2,547 CRPF personn
India-US CEO Forum, Commercial Dialogue to be held tomorrow
The India-US Commercial Dialogue and US-India CEO Forum will take place in Delhi tomorrow. US Secretary of Commerce, Wilbur Ross, will co-chair the Forum with Indian Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu.
Facebook acquires shopping startup GrokStyle launched by Indian origin woman
In an attempt to enable users shop better using Artificial Intelligence, Facebook has acquired a startup founded by an Indian-origin woman, GrokStyle, for an undisclosed amount.
OYO expands international presence, enters US market
Growing from a single hotel in May 2013 to over 8,500+ hotels at present, Gurugram-headquartered hospitality unicorn OYO is all set to enter US market.
