" Budget 2018 has primarily focused on the upliftment of the agricultural sector along with a major push to healthcare and education sectors "
For instance, the budget has allotted Rs 500 crore for ‘operation green’ to promote Farmer Producer Organizations, agri-logistics and processing. It is a social sector budget with little focus on private investment. Also, long-term capital gain ta Read more...
VP Dhananjayan and Shanta Dhananjayan are recognised as one of the most legendary ‘natya’ couples in India, with a long, illustrious career spanning more than five decades
He was born into a poor Malayali Poduval family hailing from Payyanur and was one among eight siblings. She was from a well-to-do Malayali family who had settled in Malaysia. They came from opposite worlds, but Bharatanatyam brought them together and for Read more...
Excluding seniors from internet advertising ignores their purchasing power
When the advertising is digital, senior citizens are generally ignored. This might be a wrong move, as most aged consumers are in control of their disposable income.
“One demographic not tapped by most marketers is senior citizens, which is a big mistake,” says Prasad Shejale, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Office Read more...
Health insurance is an excellent tax-saving instrument that can help you save taxes. Also, if you have a life insurance plan, you are eligible to enjoy tax-deductions. Having said that, tax-saving instruments aren't limited to insurance only.
With the tax season around the corner, everyone (especially salaried employees) wants to avail tax benefits.Salaried persons represent a major se Read more...
The Central Government through various ministries runs multiple programs for the welfare of senior citizens. Here is a snapshot of all such schemes.
Integrated Program for Older Persons (IPOP):
This program is run by The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Under this progr Read more...
