To illustrate the influence of social isolation and loneliness on the risk for premature mortality, Holt-Lunstad presented data from two research reviews. (Reuters) Loneliness may
Month: August 2017
Cyber security: RBI has asked banks to go for periodic vulnerability test, government tells Parliament – The Financial Express–09.08.2017
Cyber security preparedness is a continuous activity and the RBI has asked banks to periodically conduct vulnerability test, the finance ministry said today. In a
Success of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code can make the country an attractive choice of jurisdiction for resolving insolvency – The Financial Express–09.08.2017
The approach of higher judiciary and NCLT will have a far-reaching bearing on the outcome of IBC. The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code
Exporters brace for further rise in rupee | Business Standard–09.08.2017
Exporters are bracing for tough times with the rupee continuing to appreciate against the dollar, making India’s exports less competitive and reducing exporters’ margins. “The
An unsettling precedent under IBC | Business Standard–09.08.2017bn
In a widely reported order, the Supreme Court allowed a debtor to settle a claim with a creditor after the collective resolution process was triggered
Reform or entitlement? | Business Standard Editorials–09.08.2017
The Union Cabinet has cleared a new code that will govern minimum permissible wages in India. The Bill has yet to be debated and cleared
PNB puts 9 large stressed accounts under IBC resolution | Business Standard–09.08.2017
State-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) has put nine of its large stressed accounts for resolution under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016. The stressed assets,
Bata India: Running on the right track | Business Standard News–09.08.2017
On a day the market was trading lower, Bata India surged nearly seven per cent after the company delivered better-than-expected results for the June quarter
Returns filing exercise not yet over for many with CPC seeking clarifications | Business Line–09.08.2017
The last date for filing IT returns for AY 2017-18 is over. But the system generated mails that have been flooding many a taxpayer’s in-box,
Forking and the future of cryptocurrencies | Business Line–09.08.2017
Forking? Yes. In the world of computing, forking occurs when differences arise among developers and other crucial stakeholders of an open source software on its
Middle class: Is the Indian middle class responsible for keeping the economy ticking?–Economic Times–08.08.2017
The middle-class engine could lose steam if private investments do not take off and new jobs are not created. And that is unlikely to happen
Stalking: First stalking offence made bailable in Criminal Law Amendment Bill 2012–Economic Times–08.08.2017
The dilution of a Bill aimed at protecting women is back in focus after Haryana BJP chief ’s son Vikas Barala, held for allegedly stalking
income tax return: Demonetisation & Operation Clean Money effect: ITR filings for 2016-17 grow 25% to 2.82 crore–Economic Times–08.08.2017
Individual income tax returns jumped 25% so far in the current financial year as the authorities turned up the heat on evaders after demonetisation. The
cyber attacks: Chinese hackers step up attacks on Indian shores–Economic Times–08.08.2017
A leading Indian infrastructure company recently discovered to its dismay that its IT systems were compromised, with hackers gaining remote access to some of the
Banks: Banks to shut out builders without RERA listing–08.08.2017
Builders who have been thinking of ways to beat the new Real Estate Regulation Act are fast running out of time as banks, in consultation
PAN Card: 11 lakh PAN have been deactivated: Here’s how to check if your PAN is active or not–Economic Times–08.08.2017
Watch: Govt deactivates more than 11 lakh PAN cards Recently, Minister of State for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar in a written reply informed the Rajya
broadband internet: Internet access isn’t as common as FMCG product in India. Read why–Economic Times–08.08.2017
It’s well documented that high-speed broadband Internet use leads to faster economic growth. Thanks to India’s 1.2 billion population, the country figures among the top
anti-dumping: Government may impose anti-dumping duty on certain Chinese tyres–Economic Times–08.08.2017
India may impose anti-dumping duty of up to USD 452.33 per tonne on a certain variety of Chinese pneumatic radial tyres to guard domestic players
Gst migration: Watch: Migrate an existing business to GST | The Economic Times Video | 08.08.2017
Watch: Migrate an existing business to GST Worried how your small business can be moved to GST in a hassle-free manner? Well, here are some
Outgoing Niti Aayog VC Arvind Panagariya holds meeting to take stock of bitcoin risk – The Financial Express–08.08.2017
Outgoing Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Arvind Panagariya today held an inter-ministerial meeting to examine risks related to virtual currencies like bitcoins. The meeting was attended