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Should children take loans to repay parents' debt? A son's dilemma about clearing father's Rs 40 lakh debt leaves internet dividedA young employee's Reddit post about whether he should take a Rs 40 lakh personal loan to help repay his father's debt has triggered a heat...
In 1998, a war photographer inherited a cattle ranch stripped of its rainforest; over the next 20 years, he and his wife planted 2 million trees by hand, brought back the dried-up springs, and turned it into a protected nature reservePhotographer Sebastião Salgado and his wife restored a barren family farm in Brazil. They planted over two million trees, transforming the ...
For 28 years, a Latvian immigrant built Florida’s 1,100-ton Coral Castle mostly alone at night, and never fully explained his methodsA heartbroken immigrant named Edward Leedskalnin built Coral Castle over thirty years. He single-handedly moved over one thousand tons of l...
Nadda holds first CJP talks; Wangchuk stands firm as police standoff continues. Everything that unraveled todayUnion Health Minister JP Nadda held initial formal discussions with Cockroach Janta Party members. The protesters conveyed their demands, i...
Watch: Hotel employee goes on rampage at Dominican Republic luxury resort, hurls plates at guests, and grabs knife before attacking co-workersA resort employee violently attacked guests at Moon Palace The Grand Punta Cana. The worker threw objects and overturned restaurant equipme...
India vs US real estate: Transparency, legal protection, fraud risks, and what NRIs should consider before buying propertyIt is relatively easier to reliably buy or sell property in the United States, compared to the process in India, which can be fraught with ...
IHCL, IPO-bound Prism among top 10 cos in Hurun list; OYO parent doubles valuation to Rs 67,200 crPrism and Indian Hotels Company are top hospitality firms on the 2026 Hurun India Real Estate list. Prism's valuation surged 107 percent, r...
How Microsoft Word and Excel architect Charles Simonyi lived on a $100 million superyacht for nearly 20 yearsCharles Simonyi, known for Microsoft Word and Excel, avoided property taxes by living on a superyacht. His custom-built vessel, Skat, offer...
These property sellers may need to re-compute advance tax after delayed release of Cost Inflation Index for tax year 2026-27; here’s what to doProperty sellers may need to re-compute advance tax after the Cost Inflation Index release. This delay impacts individuals selling property...
Children can not have birthright to father’s self-acquired property even if he got it via gift, Will, family arrangement or partition in this case; Know what Mitakshara Hindu law saysA recent ruling clarifies children's birthright in inherited property. Mitakshara Hindu law states self-acquired property does not grant au...
Name appearing in builder's records showing cash payment: Will you need to pay income tax for such property purchase? Here’s what ITAT saidCan the Income Tax Department tax you based only on papers found during a builder's search? A recent ITAT ruling explains when third-party ...
No walls, no windows, only glass doors: Actor Abhay Deol’s Goa home pairs lush forest views with warm wood and minimalist aestheticsActor Abhay Deol's Goan home offers a secluded sanctuary in Assagao. His nature-inspired residence features glass doors and minimal walls. ...
Cost Inflation Index: How it can help you file your income tax returnThe Income Tax Department has announced the Cost Inflation Index for the upcoming tax year. This index, set at 384, will adjust asset acqui...
Income tax on gifts: Received cash, property or shares? You may have to pay tax and report it in your ITR in these casesGifts from specified relatives are fully exempt from income tax. Non-relative gifts exceeding certain values become taxable under specific ...
Adani ducks headwinds to record a huge jump in realty fortune; at cusp of being richest in biz: ReportLast year marked a significant financial upturn for Gautam Adani's family, as their real estate holdings witnessed a remarkable increase, v...
Housing finance stocks: Is the worst of perception over? Time for a relook? 11 HFC stocks with upside potential from a low 6% to 30%As a sector, housing finance has borne the brunt of regulatory changes and various scams at different points of time. It is a sector that h...
Ignoring objection notice for property mutation proves costly: SC rejects relatives' bid to revoke probate of aunt's Will that made nephew sole beneficiaryNephew got aunt's properties via Will, obtained probate and applied for mutation; Relatives ignored the mutation objection notice but years...
Australian proverb of the day: ‘The bigger the hat, the smaller the property.’ – a lesson on humility and substance over appearancesAn Australian proverb highlights that outward displays often mask lesser substance. It suggests judging individuals by their deeds and acco...
Son denies share of ancestral property to 6 half sisters; Andhra Pradesh HC give relief to the sisters and orders property partitionSix half-sisters have won their rightful share in ancestral properties. The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected their half-brother's claims ...
Can a property buyer be evicted if the seller's title is forged or defective? Know what the law saysA Supreme Court ruling protected a buyer from criminal charges in a forged Will case. The court stated criminal liability requires buyer kn...