Recent Views 7 NEW DELHI: FM Nirmala Sitharaman said Friday companies must pass on the benefit of lower GST rates to consumers while stating that the Centre is working on a package to provide relief to exporters affected by US tariffs.In an hour-long interview, Sitharaman told TOI the GST reforms, which came on PM Modi’s…
Recent Views 11 Today is a reminder that taking mindful pauses can bring clarity and balance. You may feel pulled in many directions, but slowing down will help you manage situations with ease. Reflect on your goals and observe where your energy is flowing. By creating space for thoughtful moments, you will find solutions that…
Recent Views 5 President Trump has identified three candidates as frontrunners to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair: his advisor Kevin Hassett, former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, and sitting Fed governor Christopher Waller.At the White House, Trump told reporters that Scott Bessent was initially considered, but the Treasury secretary declined interest. “I had four,”…
Recent Views 5 India Grand Master (GM) Divya Deshmukh says she won’t mind losing all 11 games in the ongoing FIDE Grand Swiss tournament in Samarkand as long as she is learning.Divya was handed a defeat by her mentor Abhimanyu Puranik, who helped her win the FIDE Women’s World Cup, in the opening round. But…
Recent Views 7 NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday hailed India-US relations after Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the compliments given by US President Donald Trump.Amid the ongoing tussle over tariffs, Jaishankar said that PM Modi attaches “enormous importance” to the partnership between New Delhi and Washington. PM Modi Responds To…
Recent Views 6 Sanjay Kumar Agarwal, chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) explains the overall message of massive GST reforms undertaken by govt. In an interview to TOI, Agarwal says that companies must ensure that benefit of rate reduction is fully passed onto consumers. Excerpts:What is the overall message behind…
Recent Views 12 Ovarian cancer and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can present with similar symptoms, making it challenging to distinguish between them. Both conditions may cause abdominal discomfort, bloating, and changes in bowel habits. However, ovarian cancer is a potentially life-threatening disease, whereas IBS is a chronic but non-cancerous gastrointestinal disorder. Understanding the differences between…
Recent Views 50 ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ: ನಗರದ ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ-ಧಾರವಾಡ ಸೆಂಟ್ರಲ್ ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ವಾರ್ಡ್ ನಂಬರ್ 51 ರಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಅಕ್ಷಯ್ ಪಾರ್ಕ್ ಸಮುದಾಯ ಭವನದ ಎರಡನೇ ಅಂತಸ್ತಿನ ಕಟ್ಟಡ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಸಕ ಮಹೇಶ್ ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ ಭೂಮಿಪೂಜೆ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಿದರು. ಶಾಸಕರ ಅನುದಾನದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಂಚಿಕೆಯಾದ ₹10 ಲಕ್ಷ ವೆಚ್ಚದಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಕಾರ್ಯ ನಡೆಯಲಿದೆ. ಕಾಮಗಾರಿಗೆ ಭೂಮಿ ಪೂಜೆ ನೆರವಿರೆಸಿ ಮಾತನಾಡಿದ ಶಾಸಕ ಮಹೇಶ್ ತೆಂಗಿನಕಾಯಿ, ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರ ಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಅನುಗುಣವಾಗಿ ಸಮುದಾಯ ಭವನದ ಎರಡನೇ ಅಂತಸ್ತಿನ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣ ಕಾರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಕೈಗೆತ್ತಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ…
Recent Views 7 Remembering Ken Dryden, a true hockey legend (Image via: Getty Images) Ken Dryden, the legendary goaltender who defined an era for the Montreal Canadiens, has passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer. A Hall of Fame icon, Dryden backstopped the Canadiens to six Stanley Cup championships during…
Recent Views 5 With India’s elderly population projected to reach 21 per cent by 2050, there is growing urgency for a robust retirement savings framework. UN data from 2023 shows that while 43 per cent of Indians were under 25, only 11 per cent were above 60, hinting at the demographic shift ahead. To address…
