8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Expert explains how fitment factor may reach 2.10; check salary hike calculationCentral government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the 8th Pay Commission's report, with discussions around the crucial fitme...
In France's historic heat wave, Paris' dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmareParisian attic dwellers face perilous conditions as a historic heatwave bakes the city. These top-floor apartments, often occupied by stude...
Rs 15 lakh, Rs 20 lakh or Rs 25 lakh CTC? Check your exact TDS under new vs old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-27Understanding Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on your salary is crucial. Employers calculate your annual tax liability based on declared incom...
Laid off from a corporate job, how a woman used her savings to turn an abandoned store into a $24,000 dream festivalA Southern California events producer, Lauren Tetef, transformed a layoff into an opportunity, investing her savings to launch the Open Hou...
Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HR...
MHADA’s 925-acre Mumbai redevelopment pipeline may draw Rs 4 lakh cr investmentMumbai's housing redevelopment is set for a massive Rs 4 lakh crore investment, promising 75,000 rehabilitation tenements and 30,000 MHADA ...
21-year-old’s first Rs 1 lakh salary dilemma in Bangalore: Parents want support, she wants financial freedomA young software engineer in Bangalore faces a dilemma as she begins her lucrative full-time career. While earning ₹1-1.15 lakh monthly, sh...
ITR filing AY 2026-27: 8 costly mistakes taxpayers should avoid this tax return filing seasonThe I-T Department’s growing scrutiny, using AI and data analytics tools, leaves little room for omissions and errors, making accurate tax ...
He left school after class 7, arrived in Mumbai at 15, with Rs 24 in his pocket. Today, he earns Rs 25 LPA per annum. Who is Munna Thaakur?From Akola with just Rs 24, Munna Thakur's journey to becoming a celebrated celebrity photographer is a testament to grit. He overcame imme...
Tech Mahindra leases 4 lakh sq ft office space in HyderabadIn a major real estate development, Tech Mahindra has secured 4 lakh sq ft of office space in Hyderabad with a 10-year lease, reinforcing t...
Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
ITR Filing: Tenants paying over Rs 50,000 rent must check this TDS requirement
Tenant or landlord: Who is responsible for repairs in a rented home? Here's what the law sayWho pays for repairs in a rented home? A leaking tap, damaged wall or broken fitting can quickly turn into a dispute between tenants and la...
Bengaluru techie with Rs 18 lakh salary paying Rs 25,000 per month to wife as house rent to save tax, sparks debate onlineA Bengaluru IT employee's clever tax-saving plan is causing a stir online. He pays rent to his wife for a home she owns, aiming to reduce h...
Is this ₹30,000 Bengaluru 2 BHK real? Viral apartment tour with luxury amenities leaves internet in disbelief, watch videoA video tour of a spacious 2 BHK apartment in East Bengaluru has gone viral. The resident showcases a bright home with a well-designed kitc...
Bengaluru rent making survival 'very difficult': What's causing house rent prices to increase? Woman exposes the expectation vs reality gapA Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate about the city's rising rental costs after claiming that many landlords assume every tenant ...