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| Here is an awesome photo printed on Indian Express (ahmedabad)...!! Muslim parents taking their son in the dress of Lord Krishna for a fancy dress competition...this picture was taken on the Bridge of Ahmedabad which connects the communal sensitive areas...!! |
Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
24 August 2011
A perfect example of Secularism : Proud to be Indian - Photo of the day
17 August 2011
Ramayana is True... its not just epic its history : Real Images of The Ramayana epic
The following pictures are what is said to be the actual remains which stand proof to the Ramayana epic…..
Most of these sites are located in present day Sri Lanka. Some of the sites are so breathtaking by their sheer magnanimity and mysteriousness……
Most of these sites are located in present day Sri Lanka. Some of the sites are so breathtaking by their sheer magnanimity and mysteriousness……
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| Ashok vatika where Ravana kept Sita |
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| Floating Stone from Ramsethu(bridge made by lord Rama and Vanara sena) |
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| Ramsethu From Space |
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| Sanjivani Mountain from where Sanjivani Booti was acquired to save Lakshman which has many exotic herbs even now |
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| Sugriva Cave Photo in SriLanka |
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| The Ravana Palace which was burnt by Hanuman |
16 August 2011
12 August 2011
Happy Birthday to Vikram Sarabhai (Aug 12, 1919-December 31, 1971) : Founder of ISRO,IIM Ahmedabad & ORG
Birthday of a Scientist who contributed in his own way..
* Born on Aug 12, 1919 in Ahemdabad in rich Sarabhai family; was one of the 8 children
* Studied T St. John's college, University of Cambridge.
* Received Tripos in Natural Sciences in 1940
* Did research in cosmic rays under guidance of Nobel laureate C V Raman
* Persuaded charitable trusts controlled by his family and friends to endow a research intitution. As a result, Physical Research Laboratory in Ahemdabad
* Convinced Govt. of India of importance of Space Program and established India Space Research Organization (ISRO). ISRO is one of the only 6 advanced space research organizations in the World.
* Set up Operations Research Group (ORG), the first market research organization in the country.
* Played key role in establishing IIM, Ahmedabad
* replaced Legendary Homi Bhabha as chairman of the Indian Atomic Energy Commission
* Died on December 31, 1971
* His daughter Mallika Sarabhai was awarded Padma Bhushan for the year 2010
Awards
* Padma Bhushan (1966)
* Padma Vibhushan (1972)
* Shanti Swarup Bhatnager Award
An incident
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Praful D. Bhavsar had taken his B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) Degree. In 1948, he went to Poona to study for the Master of Science Degree. He could not secure admission to any college there. Then, Dr. L. A. Ramdas (of the India Meteorological Department at Poona) told him of the Physical Research Laboratory that Vikram Sarabhai had recently started at Ahmedabad. He told Bhavsar that if he met Vikram Sarabhai his problem would be solved. Bhavsar went to see Sarabhai.
By that time Sarabhai was in a small room, engaged in, blowing a piece of glass tube. He was wearing white Khaddar trousers and a bright green coat. Vikram welcomed Bhavsar with a smile and requested him to wait till his work to be completed. He appeared very simple and free from vanity. Bhavsar had his own mental picture of a great experimental physicist. That picture seemed to have come to life in Sarabhai. Therefore, Bhavsar was ready at that very moment to accept Sarabhai as his Guru (teacher). Sarabhai put him many questions. After finding out why he wanted to study physics, how keen his interest in the subject was and such other details, he admitted him to the Laboratory.
Dying at warfront or as a freedon fighter OR holding fasts is not the ONLY way to serve the country. Live patriotically and contribute for the people around you.
Be the change you want to bring.
18 June 2011
Once the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) is ratified at the Parliaments of India and Switzerland, India will be given access to the information it wants on bank deposits and accounts of Indians.
BANGALORE: Once the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) is ratified at the Parliaments of India and Switzerland, India will be given access to the information it wants on bank deposits and accounts of Indians.
Switzerland’s Ambassador to India H E Philippe Welti disclosed this here on Friday.
At a session on ‘Switzerland- India: A strong partnership, investment & business opportunities’, he said the Indian Parliament was ready to ratify the DTAA and Switzerland would do it soon.
Switzerland, Welti said, still had distinction between tax fraud and tax evasion.
“While tax fraud is a crime, tax evasion is not, though it is prohibited in our country.
We have strict rules for banks and have signed about 70-75 bilateral treaties and agreements with several SAARC countries,” he explained.
17 June 2011
98 kilos of gold, 11.56 crore in cash, and 307 kilos of silver were discovered from the private chambers of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's at his ashram Yajur Mandir in Puttaparthi
The spiritual and religious guru of millions died on April 24.
Sai Baba's chambers were locked up after he fell ill in late March and was moved to a local hospital.
The room was opened last evening by members of the Trust and Satyajit, who was Sai Baba's personal assistant. Two senior retired judges were present. An assessor approved by the Income Tax Department assisted in evaluating the gold, jewellery and silver, according to Trust member and Sai Baba's nephew R J Ratnakar.
"The cash found in the Yajur Mandir has been deposited in the account of the Trust in State Bank of India, Prasanthi Nilayam," Mr Ratnakar told reporters here.
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Sai Baba's chambers were locked up after he fell ill in late March and was moved to a local hospital.
The room was opened last evening by members of the Trust and Satyajit, who was Sai Baba's personal assistant. Two senior retired judges were present. An assessor approved by the Income Tax Department assisted in evaluating the gold, jewellery and silver, according to Trust member and Sai Baba's nephew R J Ratnakar.
"The cash found in the Yajur Mandir has been deposited in the account of the Trust in State Bank of India, Prasanthi Nilayam," Mr Ratnakar told reporters here.
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09 June 2011
Eminent painter Maqbool Fida Husain passes away in London of heart attack , m f hussain paintings controversy, m f hussain paintings madhuri dixit, m f hussain controversial paintings
Renowned painter MF Hussain passed away in London today. Hussain, aged 95, died of Heart attack at 2:30 am today - 9th June 2011
Maqbool Fida Husain, commonly called as MF Hussain is termed as Picasso of India for his artistic works. Many of his paintings has drawn controversy in India and Abroad which led to death threats.
Maqbool Fida Husain, commonly called as MF Hussain is termed as Picasso of India for his artistic works. Many of his paintings has drawn controversy in India and Abroad which led to death threats.
24 May 2011
Most famous Temples of Delhi : Birla Mandir,Kalkaji Mandir, Chattarpur Mandir, Iskcon Temple, Lotus Temple, Bala Hanuman Temple , Akshardham Temple, Aurobindo Ashramà , Gauri Shankar Temple, Kali Bari Mandir : values, faith, Importance, origin and visit times
In an antique land like Delhi, the spirituality and devotion for the supreme self rises much higher than the soaring spires of old temples. The capital is dotted with serene temples that portray an impeccable blend of exquisite architecture and reverence, nestling under the shadow of evergreen trees. During the festive season,you can see hundreds of devotees hemming into offer their ovation,along with hundreds of coconuts,fragrant garlands and sweets. The temples are adorned with colorful lights that create a magnificent vista,glittering handsomely in the eyes of the devotees.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple, it is ideally located in central delhi (Mandir Marg). This Temple which is dedicated to goddes of wealth,Laxmi and Narayana was built in 1938 by prominent Indian Industrialist Raja Bal Dev das Birla and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. This Temple is built in Orrisa style and has man Idols representing various gods of Indian panthon.
Kalkaji Mandir
Situated beyond the commercial complex of Nehru Place this temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kalka Devi. Its oldest section dates back to 1764 and additions were made in the mid-19th century. However most of the building is modern thousands of pilgrims visit the temple specially in Octomber during the nine days of Navratras,when a huge fair is held here.
Chattarpur Mandir
One of the most popular hindu temples around Delhi,Chattarpur Mandir is located at a distance of four kilometer from Qutab Minar. The main temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga, while the devotees can also worship Shiva,Vishnu,Laxmi aur Ganesh in adjoining temples.During Durga puja days this place attractes a large number of devotees, who gather here to prayers. It is believed that tying a thread on a tree located in the temple premises will get the desired wishes fulfilled. It is a big temple complex that represents both South and North Indian style of architecture.
21 May 2011
Fort five-year-old Premlata Agarwal ,Mother of two daughters, became the oldest Indian woman to conquer Mount Everest
Fort five-year-old Premlata began her preparations to scale the world's tallest peak on May 6 when she went from the base camp at 18,000 feet to Camp 2 at 22,000 feet.
Then, with the help of artificial oxygen, she reached Camp 3 at 23,000 feet and Camp 4 at 26,000 feet.
20 May 2011
Pay your commercial taxes anytime, anywhere online through e-remittances from six banks - SBI, SBM, SBH, Syndicate Bank, Canara Bank and Union Bank of India, without physically approaching an office of the Commercial Taxes Department in Karnataka
Karnataka today became the first State in the country to launch an e-payment system for commercial tax payers.
Speaking at the launch, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Shyamala Gopinath wanted such a system to be adopted by other States.
The system enables dealers to remit their commercial taxes anytime, anywhere, without physically approaching an office of the Commercial Taxes Department (CTD).
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| Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa launched a comprehensive e-Payment system for Commercial Taxes Department in Bangalore on Thursday. Photo: K. Gopinathan. |
Right now, e-remittances can be made from six banks - SBI, SBM, SBH, Syndicate Bank, Canara Bank and Union Bank of India.
11 May 2011
Civil Services (Main) Examination 2010 results and topper is Ms S Divyadarshini from chennai and Ms Sweta Mohanty from Hyderabad is 2nd
Ms S Divyadarshini has topped the Civil Services (Main) Examination 2010, the results of which were announced today, while the second position has gone to Ms Sweta Mohanty from Hyderabad.
Mr R V Varun Kumar of Chennai, the topper among male candidates, has secured the overall third rank.
Ms Divyadarshini has done her B.A. B.L. (Hons.) from Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai. This was her second attempt at the prestigious examination.
Ms Mohanty has done B.Tech. (Computer Science) from the Gokaraju Rangaraju Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. Mr Varun Kumar has done Bachelor in Dental Sciences from the Ragas Dental College, Chennai. This was his third attempt in the examination.
An official press release said that, based on the results of the written part of the examination held in October-November last year and the interviews for personality test held in March-April this year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has recommended 920 candidates for appointment to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), the Indian Police Service (IPS) and the Central Services, Group A and Group B.
08 May 2011
Investment under Section 80C to save tax : PF & VPF, PPF, NSC, ELSS, Life insurance premiums, Home loan,Stamp duty, registration charges, Fixed deposits (FDs) and Interest paid on education loan
To encourage savings, the government gives tax breaks on certain financial products under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. The section helps you save taxes on investments up to 1 lakh - if you are in the highest tax bracket of 30%, you can save Rs 30,000 in taxes. Here are the options available under the section:
PF & VPF: Provident Fund (PF) is deducted from your salary. Your employer also contributes to it. While the employer's contribution is exempt from tax, your contribution is counted as investment under Section 80C. You can also contribute additional amounts to Voluntary PF (VPF). The EPFO has announced a 9.5% rate of return on deposits for 2010-2011. Also, the interest earned on the investments is tax-free.
Public Provident Fund (PPF): A PPF account can be opened with a nationalised bank or a post office. The rate of interest earned is 8%, which is tax-free, and the maturity period is 15 years. The minimum required contribution is Rs 500 per year and the maximum allowed is Rs 70,000.
National Savings Certificate (NSC): This is small-savings instrument for a period of six years. The rate of interest is 8%, compounded half-yearly. The interest accrued every year is liable to tax, but the interest earned is also deemed to be reinvested and, thus, eligible for tax deduction.
26 April 2011
India's highest civilian honour- the Bharat Ratna for batting maestro Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar
The demands to decorate batting maestro Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar with the country’s highest civilian honour- the Bharat Ratna – has gained momentum ever since Team India lifted the prestigious Cricket World Cup trophy after toppling Sri Lanka in the finals held in Mumbai.
Voices in favour of Sachin are coming from all walks of life and several former cricketers, eminent sport personalities, Bollywood stars and even political parties have now joined the chorus to bestow him with the top honour.
Going by Sachin’s extraordinary accomplishments and the numerous accolades, which this living legend has won for his team and India, he is already a "Bharat Ratna" in the eyes of his admirers whether he actually gets it or not. So felicitating him with the country’s top civilian honour will just be a fitting tribute to this God of cricket for achieving many milestones in his over two-decade long career.
The demand to decorate the batting maestro with the Bharat Ratna was first made way back in the year 2003 by the Shiv Sena and seconded by the then Human Resource Development (HRD) minister Murli Manohar Joshi.
The talks to confer upon him the Bharat Ratna again gained momentum after Sachin became the first batsman in the history of One-Day International Cricket to score a double hundred. Sachin achieved this rare feat, while tearing apart the strong fielding set-up by the South African team at Gwalior in February 2010.
Voices in favour of Sachin are coming from all walks of life and several former cricketers, eminent sport personalities, Bollywood stars and even political parties have now joined the chorus to bestow him with the top honour.
Going by Sachin’s extraordinary accomplishments and the numerous accolades, which this living legend has won for his team and India, he is already a "Bharat Ratna" in the eyes of his admirers whether he actually gets it or not. So felicitating him with the country’s top civilian honour will just be a fitting tribute to this God of cricket for achieving many milestones in his over two-decade long career.
The demand to decorate the batting maestro with the Bharat Ratna was first made way back in the year 2003 by the Shiv Sena and seconded by the then Human Resource Development (HRD) minister Murli Manohar Joshi.
The talks to confer upon him the Bharat Ratna again gained momentum after Sachin became the first batsman in the history of One-Day International Cricket to score a double hundred. Sachin achieved this rare feat, while tearing apart the strong fielding set-up by the South African team at Gwalior in February 2010.
25 February 2011
The Bombay high court has allowed the Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) builders to deposit service tax collected from buyers of under construction structures directly in the court instead of putting the same in an escrow account.
Hearing a petition filed by the apex body of real estate developers,
the Bombay high court has allowed the builders to deposit service tax
collected from buyers of under construction structures directly in the
court instead of putting the same in an escrow account.
The service tax thus deposited in the high court would be refunded to
the members of Maharashtra Chambers of Housing Industry (MCHI) along
with accrued interest thereon if the decision goes in favour of the
builders who have challenged the levy of service tax imposed by the
union government.
The
division bench comprising justice J P Devdhar and Justice Mridula
Bhatkar ordered the relief in service tax case while hearing the writ
petition field by the MCHI against the Union Government of India on
February 18, 2011.
The
MCHI and other builders’ bodies challenged the constitutional validity
of the Finance Act 2010, seeking to amend the Finance Act 1994,
introducing an explanation to section 65 (105) (zzq) and 65 (105) (zzzh)
to introduce the Service Tax concept of ‘Deemed Service” for any
commercial or industrial construction of residential complex done prior
to obtaining completion certificate.
The
division bench of the Bombay High Court comprising Justice V C Daga and
Justice S J Kathawala admitted the petition filed by the MCHI and
others on July 23 and had granted interim stay until further hearing.
The
MCHI in its Writ Petition urged the honourable High Court to restrain
the respondents (Union of India and others) from any manner taking steps
against the members of MCHI in respect of the transactions for
constructions, development and sale of immovable property under the
various provisions of the Finance Act, 1994 and a new entry as amended
by the Finance Act 2010 in any manner.
President
of MCHI Mr. Sunil Mantri has stated that the centre and the state have
separate domains in respect of its taxing powers under the constitution.
The
state has the exclusive power to levy taxes on land and buildings in
terms of Entry 49 of List ii to the seventh schedule of the
constitution, by amending the provision to levy service tax on
transaction of sale of immovable property is seem to be
unconstitutional.
Mr.
Mantri stated that the sale of an unit in the complex as per the
settled law of transfer of property is not a service. Accordingly sale
of the same by the builder should not be treated as a service since
service tax is levied ultimately on the property. This would be a tax on
transfer of immovable property only.
Mr.
Mantri is of opinion that such a levy will increase the cost of the
flat and ultimate buyer will have to bear the cost. The National Housing
and Habitat Policy 2007 envisage affordable housing for all. The
proposal to levy service tax irrespective of any kind of house (even EWS
or MIG) would run counter to the policy of the government.
MCHI president Sunil
Mantri, in a statement, said the sale of a unit in a complex as per the
settled law of transfer of property is not a service. Accordingly, sale
of the same by the builder should not be treated as a service since
service tax is levied ultimately on the property. This would be a tax on
transfer of immovable property only.
Mantri opined that such a
levy will increase the cost of the flat and ultimately the buyer will
have to bear the cost. The National Housing and Habitat Policy 2007
envisages affordable housing for all. The proposal to levy service tax
irrespective of any kind of house (even EWS or MIG) would run counter to
the policy of the government.
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