NEW DELHI: A same-sex couple has challenged a part of the Income Tax Act in the Bombay high court, saying it unfairly denies them a tax benefit that married heterosexual couples get on gifts. The Income Tax Department has strongly opposed their plea, telling the court it is “misconceived” and the plea should be dismissed.What…
From luxury truffles to everyday chocolate bars, foil has long been one of the most recognisable forms of chocolate packaging. While its glossy metallic appearance adds a premium feel, its purpose goes far beyond aesthetics. Chocolate is highly sensitive to heat, moisture, oxygen and strong odours, all of which can affect its texture, flavour and…
L-R: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani; Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has become the latest high-profile figure to back Egypt after its controversial 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina, declaring that the African side had been “robbed” in a remark…
He built a billion-dollar company without a college degree. Then one book changed the way Nikhil Kamath looked at life For many students, success seems to follow a familiar formula: do well in school, earn a college degree, get a high-paying job and climb the corporate ladder. Nikhil Kamath took a very different route. A…
Authorities are treating Lauren Bennett’s death as a suspected suicide while the investigation into the circumstances surrounding her passing remains ongoing.Image credit (X) TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Lauren Bennett is being treated as a suspected suicide by authorities investigating her May 29 passing in the United Kingdom. Multiple sources with direct knowledge…
A video has taken over the internet by storm! Imagine boarding an overnight train expecting the familiar sights of neatly folded blankets, and the sound of wheels and people chatting, only to walk into what looks like the set of a luxury hotel’s honeymoon suite. Red roses, balloons and candles, blanket on the berth covered…
Katie Couric, the veteran journalist, is used to being on the reporting side of the news, but this time she found herself at the center of a scary health episode. In a raw and honest essay called ‘The Day I’ll Never Remember’, Couric, 69, the former ‘TODAY’ show anchor, described how doctors diagnosed her with…
Former Rajasthan pacer Abhimanyu Lamba plays for Texas Super Kings. (Photo Courtesy: TSK) New Delhi: Abhimany Lamba’s cricket journey has taken him from representing Rajasthan in Indian domestic circuit to the Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the Major League Cricket (MLC).In an exclusive interaction with TimesofIndia. com, the fast bowler reveals why he left India…
Shresta Iyer and Shreyas Iyer NEW DELHI: India’s T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has received strong backing from his sister, Shresta Iyer, after another disappointing result against England in the 3rd T20I, extending his difficult start as the team’s full-time captain.In a video that has gone viral on social media, Shresta urged fans not to judge…
India has poked holes in US’s plans to impose another tariff series linked to alleged forced labour, arguing that its own approach is inconsistent and the issue be dealt with through bilateral trade negotiations instead of unilateral action. Speaking before a panel of the US Trade Representative (USTR) earlier on Wednesday, Brij Mohan Mishra, joint…
Dinesh Thakur revealed Ranbaxy’s hidden problems and changed how the world checks medicine safety Most people never think twice before swallowing a medicine prescribed by their doctor. There is an unspoken assumption behind every tablet and capsule—that someone has tested it, verified it and ensured it is safe. Dinesh Thakuronce believed the same. Then his…
At a time when films like ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Varanasi’ are making waves online for mega-budgets to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore and Rs 1,400 crore, respectively, Shah Rukh Khan’s movie ‘King’ also hit the headlines over buzz about its budget.‘King’ budget creates buzz onlineRumours doing the rounds online claim that ‘King’, featuring a star-studded…
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If you want to increase your cash flow, clear your mind! Most people want more cash, but they are busy being scared, worrying about bills, feeling pressured, and doubting their ability to be successful. Using a simple ritual will help you shift from thinking about a lack of money to receiving money. The word that…
Some stories make you stop scrolling. This is one of them. Two toddlers from the Philippines, just shy of two years old, walked into a Delhi hospital carrying the same rare disease, and walked out with new lives, thanks to two family members who gave up a piece of themselves. According to ANI, Indraprastha Apollo…
GATE is no longer just for engineers: How humanities students can enter IITs and pursue research careers For years, the name GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) was almost automatically associated with engineering graduates preparing for technical careers. The exam was seen as a gateway mainly for students from engineering and science backgrounds looking for…
Colours Swati, also known as Swati Reddy, actor and television host, has entered a new phase in her life. The actress won many hearts with her memorable performances in Tamil and Telugu films like ‘Subramaniyapuram’, ‘Ashta Chamma’ and ‘Swamy Ra Ra’. She tied the knot with filmmaker Srikanth Nagothi. Swati kept her personal life away…
Some children can turn a five-minute walk into an hour-long adventure. They stop to watch ants carrying food, ask why the moon follows the car, collect oddly shaped leaves, or insist on knowing how a fan spins without falling from the ceiling. To adults, these may seem like endless interruptions. To a child, they are…
Indian and Australian soldiers during Exercise AustraHind. (Image credit: Indian Army) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia has deepened the strategic ties between New Delhi and Canberra, giving both countries a bigger role in maintaining stability and security in the Indo-Pacific at a time of growing regional security challenges.Over the past few years, India…
Flight instructor Leandro Andrés Bertazzo (left) and a Cessna 150 training aircraft. A routine flight lesson in Argentina turned into an unimaginable emergency after a flight instructor told his 22-year-old student, “You know what to do,” before jumping from the aircraft without a parachute. Left alone in the cockpit, the trainee remained calm, contacted air…
