Silencing Jama Masjid pulpit now part of state policy: Mirwaiz Umar FarooqMirwaiz said those who place such restrictions may not know the history of Jama Masjid, which has stood for people’s rights, coexistence an...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Uttarakhand’s UCC model is inspiring other states, says CM Pushkar Singh DhamiUttarakhand's Uniform Civil Code model is now being adopted by other states. Madhya Pradesh has passed its own UCC Bill, seeking uniform ci...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Man constructs a house before selling his old property and claims income tax exemption under Section 54; Income Tax Department sends notice; he wins case in ITAT DelhiConstructs house for Rs 47 lakh in Tilak Nagar, sells old property in Paschim Viharfor Rs 53 lakh, pays no tax, tax dept sent notice, man w...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Ageing housing societies: How homeowners can avoid losing their homes and money to redevelopment delaysAgeing housing societies that were promised bigger, modern living spaces have seen builders abandon or stall construction for years, with l...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Birth certificate for NRIs: Why this document matters more than everIndia's birth certificate has become an indispensable document for its citizens. Recent regulations stipulate that birth registrations are ...
17 Aug, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Personal laws in India: How they govern marriage, divorce, and inheritance for different religionsIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Martyrs, women and underground rebels: How Ahmedabad played key role in India's freedom struggleAhmedabad significantly contributed to India's freedom struggle during the Quit India Movement. Students Umakant Kadia and Vinod Kinariwala...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Mending a torn relationshipSustainable living has to privilege thrift over convenience, with personal effort
14 Aug, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
NRI selling property in India: Should sale proceeds go to an NRE or NRO account? Know repatriation limits and RBI rulesAre you an NRI looking to sell your property in India after relocating abroad? It's essential to understand the process of repatriating you...
12 Aug, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Mizoram MLA Rashik Mohan Chakma to file review petition against SC judgment on dual membership in ADCs, state assembliesA Mizoram MLA will file a review petition against a Supreme Court order. The order concerns dual membership and office of profit for Autono...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Knot possible: Even as law denies same-sex couples the right to marry in India, art is imagining and celebrating such unionsIndian artists are using their work to advance marriage equality discussions. Aksh Diwan Garg's paintings depict wedding guests, highlighti...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
After my death, can my wife transfer our 2BHK to our son via gift deed without an NOC from our daughter?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I own a 2-BHK flat and my wife is a joint owner. We have two children, who are settled abroad. After my death, th...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
NRI selling property, shares or gold in India? Here's how you can manage your capital gains tax in a better waySelling Indian investments triggers capital gains tax for NRIs, with rules varying by asset type. Property sales offer significant tax redu...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Estate planning: Why passing on wealth during your lifetime can be a smarter succession strategyGifting and charity, in cash and kind, during one’s lifetime offers the scope for creating shared experiences of celebration, travel, enter...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Taslima Nasreen bats for UCC implementation in India, stresses need for such law in Bangladesh, PakistanExiled author Taslima Nasreen has voiced strong support for the adoption of a Uniform Civil Code in India, asserting that it is crucial for...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Delhi govt to provide property Aadhaar cards; bring Land Records Bill: CM Rekha GuptaDelhi government is preparing the Land Records Bill, 2026 for property Aadhaar cards. A scientific survey of every property will be conduct...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.28 PM IST