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Tax on Diwali gifts: How various sources of gifts are taxed

Festivals are the best time to gift people you care about. However, you must remember that gifts from many sources are taxable once they exceed a certain threshold. Watch the video for details >

Explained: Why Liz Truss' tenure was so short as UK PM

British Prime Minister Liz Truss took office last month with hopes and promises of reinvigorating the British economy and putting it on the path to long-term success. It didn't go as planned. Watch the video to know why Liz Truss' tenure was so short as UK PM.

Why Pakistan EC disqualified Imran Khan from holding public office

Pakistan's election commission has disqualified Imran Khan from holding public office over charges of unlawfully selling state gifts received from heads of other nations and foreign dignitaries >

Fresh arrivals in Apple family: iPad 10th gen, iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K

American technology giant Apple on Tuesday introduced new iPad (10th Gen), iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K.

Build diversified portfolio using diversified, less volatile funds, says expert

The returns that Indian investors earn from their mutual fund investments are much lower than the returns their funds garner, according to Morningstar's "Mind the Gap" report. How big is the magnitude of this problem? Why does it arise? And what can investors do to address it?

Meet Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress party's new President

Mallikarjun Kharge won the Congress presidential elections by landslide margin over Shashi Tharoor. Kharge got 7,897 votes while Tharoor got 1,072 votes. 416 votes were invalid.

Acharya Kripalani to Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress presidents since 1947

The Indian National Congress was formed by British civil servant Allan Octavian Hume in 1885. Take a look at the presidents the grand old party has seen since Independence >

BS Views of the week: Rupee, counterfeit drugs, GST collections, and more

Business Standard's opinion pages this week focused on falling rupee, counterfeit drugs, ban on single-use plastic, and much more

Pixel 7 Pro: Unboxing and first look at Google's premium flagship phone

Google’s flagship smartphone, the Pixel 7 Pro sports a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED screen of 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The smartphone is priced at Rs 84,999. Watch the video to know more >

Pixel 7 (Indian model): Unboxing, first look at Google's premium smartphone

Powered by Google’s Tensor G2 processor, the Pixel 7 sports a 6.3-inch fullHD+ resolution screen of 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes in 8GB + 128GB configuration and is priced at Rs 59,999 >

Aung San Suu Kyi's fall from grace: A timeline

Aung San Suu Kyi, once a beloved Nobel Peace Prize winner who defied dictators, sacrificed her life and family for Myanmar, endured 15 years of house arrest and led a campaign for democracy. She was seen as a hero of modern times. Yet, today she is accused of ethnic cleansing and is mired in allegations of corruption. On 12th October, the Myanmar junta jailed her for six years.

Modhera, India's first solar-powered village

Home to the iconic Sun Temple, Modhera was declared India’s first solar-powered village by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8th October 2022. Armed with an array of solar panels spread across 30 acres, Gujarat's Modhera is now the recipient of its 6 Mw installed capacity. It has around 1,700 electrified houses, and nearly 1,400 solar power connections. But not everything is bright and sunny for the village.

'With 7.1% tax-free interest, PPF remains extremely attractive'

The government recently hiked the interest rates on small savings instruments from 10-30 basis points. To understand why the rate hikes weren’t higher at a time when the RBI has raised the repo rate by 190 basis points, and to get a view on which small saving schemes are most attractive at this juncture, Business Standard’s Sanjay Kumar Singh spoke to Deepesh Raghaw, founder, PersonalFinancePlan, a Sebi-registered investment advisor.

Cheating scandals in sporting history

An investigation conducted by Chess.com revealed that 19-year-old grandmaster Hans Niemann not only cheated against World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a match in September but has cheated in more than 100 games. Cheating in sports is not new and has existed as long as sports.

How healthcare AI is saving lives

Artificial intelligence has touched nearly every aspect of business and society. Healthcare is another important area where AI is playing a critical role in saving lives.

Know your rights against loan recovery agents

Just because a borrower has defaulted it doesn’t give a recovery agent the right to misbehave with them. Watch the video to know how to respond to intimidation tactics of loan recovery agents and your rights against them.

Justice DY Chandrachud & landmark SC verdicts

Justice DY Chandrachud, the son of India’s longest-serving chief justice, YV Chandrachud, to be the new CJI. As SC judge, he was part of benches that delivered path-breaking judgments.

Mulayam Singh Yadav: The wrestler-turned-socialist who changed North India's politics

Mulayam Singh Yadav, the founder of Samajwadi Party and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, passed away on 10th October, 2022. >

The woes of ageing India and rising Alzheimer's cases

India is gradually ageing and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease affecting more of its elderly population is on the rise. Watch the video to learn about the woes of India and rising Alzheimer's cases >

Credit Suisse crisis: Of spies, lies, and money laundering

Credit Suisse is in the throes of one of the biggest challenges in its history. Watch the video where we take you through the main crises it has faced in recent years