Quote of the Day by Socrates: ‘I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is…’ - Father of Western philosophy explains why you should stop pretending you know everythingQuote of the Day by Socrates explains wisdom lies in recognizing his own ignorance. In an age of instant answers, his philosophy emphasizes...
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India should increase investment in R&D to 2 per cent of GDP: Niti AayogNiti Aayog has urged India to boost research and development investment to two percent of GDP within five years. The report suggests restor...
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The Surprising Reason T. rex May Have Sounded More Like a BirdPopular culture imagines a roaring T. rex. However, scientists suggest this is fiction. Fossil evidence does not support loud roars. Instea...
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Quote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: 'Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be...' - life lessons on critical thinking and logic by creator of Sherlock Holmes and A Study in Scarlet authorQuote of the day by Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, offered a powerful quote on truth and logic. His wo...
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Rulebook red tape, low funding bog down top institutes: Govt assessmentsGovernment assessment reveals challenges in India's science and technology institutes. Complex accounting, GFR issues, and low R&D funding ...
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Crop protection industry seeks tax cuts, R&D incentives in BudgetBudget 2025: CropLife India urges the government to lower GST on agrochemicals to 12% and maintain a uniform 10% customs duty on raw materi...
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- Amour and honesty as explained by cutting-edge scientific studies
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23 Jul, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Budget 2013: Increasing expenditure and waiver on customs duty will boost healthcare sector
Increasing expenditure on healthcare and healthcare infrastructure is something which the industry is looking forward during the Budget 201...
28 Feb, 2013, 10.10 AM IST
Tax planning does not end with Section 80CIt's that time of the year again when one needs to begin calculating their tax liabilities. However before you do so, remember to analyze t...
23 Feb, 2013, 04.24 PM IST
- Budget 2012: No major incentive or reform for life science industry
Contrary to the expectations of the industry, there is no major incentive or reform for life science industry in the Union Budget 2012-13.
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- Education loan offers great benefits to those in the 30% tax bracket
Finally, the deduction is available for a period of up to 8 consecutive years, beginning from the year in which the interest is paid on the...
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- Learn to claim deductions for education loan
Our expert offers tips on various tax-related issues.
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- A boost for R&D
We need fiscal incentives to boost innovation and growth.
03 Mar, 2010, 04.28 AM IST
- CBDT can't decide if organisation is involved in research: HC
Tax authorities cannot decide on whether an organisation can be considered a `scientific research organisation' so as to avail tax concessi...
26 Jul, 2009, 01.36 PM IST
- Education loan for your child? Here is some relief for you
You can get a tax benefit for educational loan taken for pursuing higher education personally or for spouse and children. Managing personal...
03 Jun, 2008, 11.20 AM IST
- We don't need no taxing education
Education is not all about learning. It's also about money, or more specifically, about taxes.
13 Mar, 2007, 02.47 AM IST
- FBT norms likely to be eased in Budget '06-07
The fringe benefit tax (FBA) law may get simpler and easier on corporates. Revenue secretary KM Chandrashekar on Thursday said the finance ...
18 Nov, 2005, 12.57 AM IST