Quote of the Day by Martha Washington: “I am still determined to be cheerful…” — inspiring lesson on staying positive in tough times by America’s first First LadyMartha Washington, the first First Lady of the United States, shared a simple message about staying happy in all situations. Her life had b...
05 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Once an institution of warmth and wit, parties are now an embodiment of symbol over experienceA recent party at Gwalior's Jai Vilas Palace offered a glimpse of genuine connection, a stark contrast to years of superficial gatherings. ...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Why should the salaried pay all the tax? A case for taxing India's richest 'anna daatas'Wealthy farmers in India, earning over Rs 15 lakh annually, represent 2.8% of rural households but are not taxed, unlike salaried professio...
02 Feb, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
Wealthy politicians identifying as farmers amid agrarian crisis in MaharashtraMany prominent Maharashtra politicians are identifying as farmers while reporting large assets in their election affidavits. This includes ...
02 Nov, 2024, 02.23 PM IST
Snub to Kamala Harris? Many millionaires plan to leave the country even if she wins the U.S electionsUS Presidential Elections 2024 is gathering momentum with each passing day. A recent survey conducted by Arton Capital has found out that n...
05 Oct, 2024, 08.46 PM IST
Wealthy farmers must pay taxes: Closing the income gap for a fairer IndiaIndia plans to tax wealthy farmers to address economic inequality and generate revenue. This policy targets around 5 million farmers earnin...
30 Sep, 2024, 10.50 PM IST
"You are being surrounded from all sides": Rahul Gandhi interacts with farmers in Bihar"Any political leader who will speak about protecting the land of farmers will be attacked by media round the clock. Here, the Government o...
30 Jan, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
BJP favouring wealthy people over farmers: AkhileshIn a Hindi tweet, Akhilesh Yadav said, "The biggest problem with the BJP government is that it does not consider itself as a public represe...
05 Jan, 2021, 04.51 PM IST
Should agricultural income be taxed?ET Wealth reached out to experts to see if they feel the government should bring agricultural income under the tax net.
25 Sep, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
Venkaiah Naidu as VP, RS Chairman a tribute to democracy: Narendra ModiThat event "reminds us of the sacrifice of those who had fought for freedom and the responsibility that it places on all of us," he said.
12 Aug, 2017, 09.26 AM IST
Amid unrest, Rajnath Singh says government working to improve farmers' financial conditionHe said that the Vajpayee government worked in the the direction of making India an economic power and managed to "successfully contain" in...
09 Jun, 2017, 06.58 PM IST
Congress attacks government for its budget proposalsResuming the debate on the Union Budget in the Rajya Sabha, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh claimed the NDA government has not fulfilled a ...
21 Mar, 2017, 07.26 PM IST
Tax department is now chasing Lamborghinis in its hunt for evadersFigures published last month showed just how few of India's top earners pay tax. Only six people earning over $7.4 million filed returns in...
23 May, 2016, 03.54 PM IST
- Small farmers still excluded from formal financial channels
Small and marginal farmers who constitute more than 80% of total farmer households in the country face exclusion from formal financial chan...
07 Mar, 2012, 04.44 AM IST
- Chinese farmers income surges to record levels in first half
Thanks to soaring prices of farm products, Chinese farmers are expected to reap record income this year with figures indicating a 10.3 per ...
29 Aug, 2008, 10.41 AM IST
- BJP adopting double standards against farmers: Cong
The Congress on Sunday accused the BJP-ruled government in the state of adopting double standard against farmers on the issue of power dues.
24 Feb, 2008, 09.25 PM IST