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Interest on bank fixed deposit is fully taxable. coque iphone Banks are liable to deduct TDS at the rate of 10 per cent on the interest earned, if the interest income for the year is more than Rs 10,000. Aditi Goyal, a retired private sector employee, got a rude shock when she received her bank account statement. Her bank had deducted a TDS (tax deducted at source) at the rate of 10 per cent on her fixed deposit interest income. Like many, she had parked all her retirement savings of Rs 25 lakh into a bank fixed deposit which was offering her interest at the rate of 9 per cent per annum. She was expecting to receive Rs 2,25,000 lakh as interest income for the year but received only Rs 2.02 lakh as the bank deducted Rs 22,500 (10 per cent of Rs 2,25000) as TDS. (more…)

Staying connected and “always on” is an increasingly convenient, if not essential, part of our daily lives. Even when out and about, being able to keep in touch with friends, catch up on work e-mails or simply take advantage of a super sale is a must-have for many people. Almost everything we have to do, we can now do more easily online thanks to mobile devices which allow us to connect anywhere, at any time. It goes without saying that a great deal of this convenience also stems from the sheer number free Wi-Fi hotspots which we love to connect to, largely because they are really convenient and help us avoid hefty data charges. From cafés and restaurants to airports and train stations, they are rarely far from reach. However, while free Wi-Fi access may have some benefits, their accessibility also can carry some hidden costs. (more…)

© AP Images With women joining the armed forces in large numbers, it is unreasonable to expect that the two sexes would not mingle while aspects such as marriage breakups, consensual relationships with others and infidelity should not be viewed so seriously as to lead to dismissal of an officer. (more…)

The segment of sub-four meter sedans is currently one of the hottest segments of cars in India as these cars prove to be great value for money option. They have space, features, fuel efficient and powerful engines and most importantly their three box sedan look which is easy on pocket and makes big impression. However when it comes to automatic options then the list becomes very short and it gets even shorter when we talk about diesel automatic options. This search brings us to the newly launched diesel version of Ameo which has been launched with the 7-Speed DSG making it the first car in its segment to offer such advanced technology. This will only face competition from none other than the segment leader Swift Dzire which is also available with an automatic diesel engine however with a cheaper AMT technology making it an attractive deal. Now the question arises which car is a better buy because both of them offer different engines and gearbox technologies. Well that is why we have come with this comparison to answer all your questions. Let us find out in detail. (more…)

Innovations in the auto industry are happening at a lightening pace. Be it the new engine technology or driverless cars, auto enthusiasts have their hands full. coque iphone xs max What could be better than having cars that speak to each other or cars that can save the occupants from a collision – it’s all coming and it may not be as far away as you believe. coque iphone 8 If all this gets you excited, the following slideshows are what you have been wanting to see. And we are sure the automobile technologies that you see here will be a reality in the near future. (more…)