• IndiGo to launch flight services between Delhi, Leh from February 22

    New Delhi: IndiGo will launch flight services between Delhi and Leh on February 22, the private carrier announced on Saturday. Leh will be the 63rd domestic destination for IndiGo. The bookings for the daily Delhi-Leh flights have already begun. “Leh, the capital of Ladakh, is known for its magnificent landscapes, crystal clear skies, adventure activities, […]

    Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 18, 2021/1:23 PM IST
  • Get a bang for the buck with these smartphones under Rs 20,000

    The smartphone industry has seen a massive boom in the past couple of years and those days are long gone when you had to shed a load of money to get a smartphone with decent specifications. Samsung also produces smartphones with good specifications under the Rs 20,000 bracket to compete with rivals such as Xiaomi, […]

    Money9January 18, 2021/12:45 PM IST
  • Budget 2021: Real estate sector seeks input tax credit on development of leased commercial properties

    New Delhi: The government should allow commercial real estate developers to set off GST paid on inputs like cement from the tax liability on rental income to avoid double taxation and give a boost to the office market to help India maintain its advantage in various sectors like IT and startups, realty firms and consultants […]

    Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 18, 2021/12:35 PM IST
  • SpiceJet announces daily flight on Delhi-Pakyong route

    Mumbai: Budget carrier SpiceJet, which was the first domestic operator to land a commercial flight at Sikkim’s Pakyong airport from Kolkata in early October of 2018, has now announced to connect the aerodrome from Delhi with a non-stop daily service, starting January 23. The air services on the new route, to be operated by a […]

    Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 18, 2021/12:22 PM IST
  • Escaping coronavirus lockdowns, tourists flock to Dubai

    As much of the world tightens lockdowns to stem coronavirus, Dubai has flung its doors open, branding itself as a sunny, quarantine-free escape — despite a sharp rise in cases. While mask-wearing and social distancing are strictly enforced, life in the tourism-reliant emirate looks much like normal, with its restaurants, hotels and mega-malls open for […]

    AFPJanuary 18, 2021/11:56 AM IST
  • Mother Dairy expands packaged sweets portfolio

    New Delhi: Mother Dairy, a leading milk supplier in the Delhi-NCR market,  has expanded its sweets portfolio and is targeting Rs 100 crore sales from this new vertical. Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has launched two new varieties of sweets — Mathuda peda and […]

    Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 18, 2021/11:45 AM IST
  • Popular harvest festivals of India

    Harvest festivals like Lohri, Magh Bihu, Pongal and Makar Sankranti form an important part of our country’s culture and they are celebrated with great fervour. Lohri marks onset of harvest season and also arrival of new year. To beat the winter chill, families gather around a bonfire and celebrate. It is celebrated in January. Makar […]

    Money9January 18, 2021/11:11 AM IST
  • A look at festivals in March 2021: Check out dates

    India is home to many festivals spread across the year. March is a month in which Holi is celebrated and everyone looks forward to this festival. Apart from Holi this year, Maha Shivaratri will also be celebrated in March. Here’s a look at the festivals and dates that are going to be celebrated in March […]

    Money9January 18, 2021/10:41 AM IST
  • BCCI remains undecided on Ranji or Hazare Trophy, women’s domestic season expected from March

    New Delhi: The fate of India’s premier domestic event, Ranji Trophy, remained undecided but the BCCI Apex Council on Sunday gave its approval to begin women’s cricket season in the country from March. | India’s domestic season, which was delayed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, finally took off in January with the Syed […]

    Press Trust of IndiaJanuary 18, 2021/9:23 AM IST