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Budget 2025: FM should introduce new tax slab for individuals who adopt renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her second comprehensive budget after the 2024 general elections. The old tax regime with the regular income slabs and eligible deductions/exemptions and the new tax regime with relatively wider income slabs and lower tax rates, without most deductions/exemptions available in the old tax regime. A unified tax regime with widened income slabs …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

AIG Hospital hosts Indian debut of PillBot, a disposable endoscopy device

The Hindu

AIG Hospitals witnessed a landmark moment in medical innovation on Thursday, with the Indian debut of the PillBot, a capsule endoscopy technology developed by US-based medical company Endiatx. Speaking about the technology’s future, Dr. Alex stated that clinical trials are currently underway, with a review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expected in 2025. Chairman of AIG Hospitals D. …

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1 week ago

Urgent warning over 'big puff' vapes - as experts warn more than 8 MILLION disposable devices are thrown away in the UK every week

Daily Mail

Experts have issued an urgent warning over the rapid rise of so-called 'big puff' vapes. However, campaign group Material Focus says that large-format vapes may 'circumvent' laws designed to crack down on disposable devices and reduce e-waste. Pictured: the Lost Mary BM6000 big puff-style vape However, Material Focus says that many users will continue to treat their 'reusable' vapes as …

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Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek idea' Indians have a lot to do'

Hindustan Times

Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, has justified his statement about a 70-hour workweek. Murthy said young people need to understand that "we have to work hard and work towards making India number one". Narayana Murthy made the remarks while speaking at the centenary celebration of the Indian Chamber of Commerce in West Bengal's Kolkata, a city he called "the …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Why Narayana Murthy believes Indians should work 70 hours a week

India Today

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy defended his stance on the 70-hour workweek, highlighting that young people must recognise the importance of hard work to help India achieve the top global position. At the Indian Chamber of Commerce's centenary celebration in Kolkata, Narayana Murthy urged the youth to work hard to elevate India's global standing. According to Narayana Murthy, combating poverty requires …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Zeeland residents the most likely to donate to charity, Limburg residents least likely

NL Times

Last year, 76 percent of Netherlands residents aged 15 or older said their household donated money or goods to a charity. Zeeland counted the most donors at 76 percent and Limburg the least at 68 percent, Statistics Netherlands reported. People with higher incomes are more likely to donate to charity as they have more disposable income. In the highest income …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Rechargeable Hand Warmers Are Over 40% Off On Amazon

Huff Post

“It may be stupid hot out right now but I got these for a little touristy trip to Philadelphia in January. And they were good to fidgit with while I warmed up my hands :)” — kb “I usually buy disposable hand warmers but came across these rechargeable warmers. I have Raynauds Syndrome and these are a lifesaver in keeping …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Fountain pens

The Hindu

In an attempt to reduce plastic waste, the Tiruchi Corporation has planned to launch a campaign to promote the usage of fountain pens instead of ballpoint pens among students. As part of the cleanliness drive, the civic body will conduct an awareness campaign in schools to encourage students and teachers to use ink pens. As a first step, the Corporation …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

China Daily

Shaoyang Customs officials inspect lighters on May 22 made by Hunan Dongyi Electric Share Co. Editor's Note: In a series of reports titled "Claims to Fame", China Daily looks at how some regions have earned wealth and recognition through specific products to realize the goal of rural vitalization. Each year, around 20 billion lighters are sold around the world and …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

China Daily

Shaoyang Customs officials inspect lighters on May 22 made by Hunan Dongyi Electric Share Co. Editor's Note: In a series of reports titled "Claims to Fame", China Daily looks at how some regions have earned wealth and recognition through specific products to realize the goal of rural vitalization. Each year, around 20 billion lighters are sold around the world and …

Lighter Shaodong

1 week, 5 days ago

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

China Daily

Shaoyang Customs officials inspect lighters on May 22 made by Hunan Dongyi Electric Share Co. Editor's Note: In a series of reports titled "Claims to Fame", China Daily looks at how some regions have earned wealth and recognition through specific products to realize the goal of rural vitalization. Each year, around 20 billion lighters are sold around the world and …

Lighter Shaodong

1 week, 5 days ago

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

China Daily

Shaoyang Customs officials inspect lighters on May 22 made by Hunan Dongyi Electric Share Co. Editor's Note: In a series of reports titled "Claims to Fame", China Daily looks at how some regions have earned wealth and recognition through specific products to realize the goal of rural vitalization. Each year, around 20 billion lighters are sold around the world and …

Lighter Shaodong

1 week, 5 days ago

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

China Daily

Shaoyang Customs officials inspect lighters on May 22 made by Hunan Dongyi Electric Share Co. Editor's Note: In a series of reports titled "Claims to Fame", China Daily looks at how some regions have earned wealth and recognition through specific products to realize the goal of rural vitalization. Each year, around 20 billion lighters are sold around the world and …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November from above 6% in October

India Today

India's retail inflation cooled to 5.48% in November, slipping below the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance band of 6% after breaching it in October. "High inflation reduces the disposable income in the hands of consumers," Das noted, adding that food inflation could stay elevated through the third quarter of FY25 before easing. Expected revisions could lower food’s weightage by …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

China Daily

Shaoyang Customs officials inspect lighters on May 22 made by Hunan Dongyi Electric Share Co. Editor's Note: In a series of reports titled "Claims to Fame", China Daily looks at how some regions have earned wealth and recognition through specific products to realize the goal of rural vitalization. Each year, around 20 billion lighters are sold around the world and …

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2 weeks ago

Homes in England cost 18.2 times incomes of lowest 10% of households on average

The Independent

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ITC, Marico to Britannia: Why are FMCG stocks under pressure today? Explained

Live Mint

Stock Market Today: FMCG stocks came under significant selling pressure on Monday, December 9 as a weak mid-quarter business update from Godrej Consumer Products raised concerns across the sector about demand revival. Indian FMCG companies are currently grappling with twin challenges: rising commodity prices and weak demand from urban consumers, which severely impacted margins in the second quarter. Godrej Consumer …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Why Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials used to covet

NPR

Why Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials used to covet toggle caption Evan Agostini/Getty Images Digital compact cameras — the kind that were widely used 15 to 20 years ago — are showing up on the holiday wish lists of teens and Gen Zers. "I think people are feeling really nostalgic for that era, like the early …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

India: Premium Products Outshine Mass Market in H1FY25

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: While mass market consumption products grew by single digits in H1FY25, premium products saw double-digit growth. While rising disposable incomes in mid and upper-middle-income households supported consumption of premium products, stagnant real wages amidst inflation affected the spending of lower income households. In H1FY25, personal products, footwear, plastic products, restaurants, paints, tractors, real estate and entertainment in the mass …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

We want to improve living standards ‘straight away’, says Starmer

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prime Minister has said he wants to see living …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Roadside eateries cash in as Tiruchi awaits hygienic street food hub

The Hindu

The unregulated growth of roadside eateries has raised concerns over hygiene among Tiruchi residents. In the city’s interior shopping districts, food sellers often stand in close proximity to open ditches. A senior Tiruchi Corporation official told The Hindu that the local administrative authority’s proposed street food hub would come up on a site near the sports complex being constructed on …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

RBI keeps key lending rate unchanged at 6.5%, focus remains on tackling inflation

India Today

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee has decided to maintain the status quo on key interest rates for the 11th consecutive time. Consequently, the standing deposit facility stands at 6.25%, and the marginal standing facility and the bank rate at 6.75%," announced RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das during the policy statement. "Tackling inflation is critical because high inflation reduces …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

How rich are YOUR neighbours? Disposable income levels in cities across Britain revealed

Daily Mail

Residents in Brighton have the highest amount of disposable income of people in any city in Britain, exclusive data seen by This is Money reveals. Proportion of income being spent on bills In September 2023, MoneySuperMarket found people across Britain were typically spending 70 per cent of their monthly income on bills and outgoings. Data: Best and worst disposable income …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

India: Urban demand to regain momentum by end of Q4

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai : Urban dDemand in India is undergoing a cyclical slowdown, influenced by inflationary pressures, muted wage growth, and cautious consumer behaviour among the middle class. Towards middle to fag end of the fourth quarter when inflationary pressures ease and disposable incomes stabilize, urban demand is likely to regain its momentum. Income growth for the non-salaried urban workforce has averaged …

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Budget 2025: FM should introduce new tax slab for individuals who adopt renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions

AIG Hospital hosts Indian debut of PillBot, a disposable endoscopy device

Urgent warning over 'big puff' vapes - as experts warn more than 8 MILLION disposable devices are thrown away in the UK every week

Narayana Murthy defends 70-hour workweek idea' Indians have a lot to do'

Why Narayana Murthy believes Indians should work 70 hours a week

Zeeland residents the most likely to donate to charity, Limburg residents least likely

Rechargeable Hand Warmers Are Over 40% Off On Amazon

Fountain pens

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

Retail inflation eases to 5.48% in November from above 6% in October

Lighter hub shines as world leader in production

Homes in England cost 18.2 times incomes of lowest 10% of households on average

ITC, Marico to Britannia: Why are FMCG stocks under pressure today? Explained

Why Gen Z loves the digital compact cameras that millennials used to covet

India: Premium Products Outshine Mass Market in H1FY25

We want to improve living standards ‘straight away’, says Starmer

Roadside eateries cash in as Tiruchi awaits hygienic street food hub

RBI keeps key lending rate unchanged at 6.5%, focus remains on tackling inflation

How rich are YOUR neighbours? Disposable income levels in cities across Britain revealed

India: Urban demand to regain momentum by end of Q4