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Honor X10 5G photos from Everest shared before phone's announcement, Honor 30 Pro+ shots too

A few days ago China sent a survey team to study Mt. Everest, today they reached the Advanced Base Camp at 6,500m (21,300ft). What's interesting about this expedition (besides the scientific work that it will do) is that two photographers, Li Pu and Cai Qing, used two Honor phones to capture some beautiful shots. One of these was the Honor X10 5G, which hasn't been officially announced yet (so these are the first official camera samples from the phone). The five shots have 10MP resolution, since pixel binning was used - the X10 will feature a custom Sony IMX600ysensor with 40MP raw...




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UK - Increase in Visa Applications for Exceptional IT Professionals

Owing to the surge in IT visa applications there are no Fears that migrants are discouraged from settling in the UK.  In fact they are keen to master their work and are also agreeable for the contract based work in the IT sector. In the past few…




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UK Study Visa - University Bodies Seek Improved Experience for Students

A coalition of UK associations at the university level, and a few support organizations, has urged the UK government, for improving the student visa system, in meeting its future goals. The goal is to get 600,000 global higher education students in the…




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UK Warmly Invites Overseas Graduates and Extends Work Visas for Two Years

The restrictive immigration policies of the UK appear to be over as it has decided to offer a work visa for two years after graduation from a British university to the overseas students. UK Jobs get a boostPresently, the duration for graduates having…




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The UK Set to Modify the 30000 Pounds Minimum Earning Requirement for Migrants

PM Boris Johnson is set to change the plan about the minimum £30,000 earning the threshold for migrants who aim to enter the UK after the exit of Britain from the EU.The Reasons Behind the DecisionThe proposal appears to not fit in with his plan to…




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Health insurance: Irdai for redefining sub-limit rules in policies

Draft exposure aims to restrict proportionate deduction which would lead to, in most cases, the insured being able to get a higher percentage of the bill reimbursed by insurer




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Coronavirus relief package: Govt to pay employer, employee’s PF contribution for 3 months

The regulations under the EPF will be amended to include “pandemic” as a reason to allow non-refundable advance of 75% of the accumulated amount or three months of the wages, whichever is lower, from their accounts.




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Your Queries: Loans – banks will charge interest for 3-month moratorium period

The moratorium means in case of cash crunch in these extraordinary times, you may not pay the EMIs but the bank/FI will not classify your loan as a non-performing asset (NPA).




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Your money: Term insurance is not just for death benefits but also for disability

The fundamental benefit of term insurance is the monetary benefit the dependents receive on the death of the insured.




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Want to save tax: Should you go for PPF or ELSS?

To achieve the stated investment objective, the fund manager of an ELSS maintains a diversified portfolio of equity-and-equity related instruments, and practices a bottom-up approach to stock picking that is market-cap and sector agnostic.




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Health insurance: No health cover? Go for Arogya Sanjeevani

This new standard health insurance policy available with every general and standalone health insurer takes care of basic health needs, and is a must for first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns




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Your Money: Do you have a cashflow for next 12-18 months?

In a single day, there was a double-digit fall of 13.2% in Sensex—unprecedented in the past 16 years.




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Planning in a financial emergency: Six steps to being ready for a rainy day

With job losses & pay cuts likely in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, you need to take some special measures to cushion the impact and prepare for the worst




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Provident Fund withdrawal for COVID-19: EPFO remits Rs 280 crore to subscribers under special window

Anticipating a huge surge in demand, it came out with a new software for online receipt and settlement of claims and deployed the software on March 29.




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Non-life insurers receive Rs 3-crore claims for Covid-19

According to the ministry of health and family welfare as on April 9, 2020, there are 5,218 active cases of novel coronavirus in India and there has been 169 deaths due to this pandemic.




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Relaxation in income-tax compliances: Deadline for several tax compliance measures extended

The due dates for issuance of any notice, intimation, notification, approval or sanction order, has also been extended by a period of three months.




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Coronavirus effect: EPFO extends due date for filing ECR for March

The EPFO’s decision to extend the due date for filing is expected to benefit about six lakh establishments, including four lakh establishments eligible under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) package.




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Real returns from FDs remain negative for 6 straight months

A one-year deposit with the country's largest lender earned interest at the rate of 5.7%, which works out to a 3.99% effective yield, assuming a tax rate of 30%.




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Want to beat recession? Don’t forget to buy gold

Increase your allocation to gold via the gold fund route from the safety and comfort of your home.




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Your Money: Investment tips for those opting for new tax regime

For example, PPF offers you returns of 7.1% per annum completely tax-free whereas an 8% FD may offer you only 5.6% if you’re in the 30% slab.




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Smart Plans: Four tips to ensure you are ready for uncertain times like COVID-19 pandemic

Make sure that you have the contact information of your reporting manger and HR department in a diary or phone or a place where your spouse can access the same easily.




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COVID-19 relief measure: Firms may get EPF relief for April too

The due date for depositing statutory contributions, aggregating one-fourth of one employee’s monthly wages, towards provident fund, to be deposited by an employer, falls within the first 15 days of the next month.




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Dearness Allowance Hike for Central Government Employees, Pensioners: Implementation may be delayed

Dearness Allowance (DA) Hike Latest News: The April salary, which is due to be paid in a week’s time, was supposed to be based on revised DA, along with arrears for three months (January-March).




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Tax Saving Options: ELSS – A good bet now for Section 80C

If you want the market upside, benefit of current low prices and have appetite for volatility, you may invest in ELSS now in a staggered manner, that is, via SIP.




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UP government freezes state employees’ DA for 18 months, allowances for a year

The order issued by the state finance department will impact over 16 lakh state employees and officers, approximately three lakh teachers and 12 lakh pensioners.




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Embedded Value: Plan for the year with insurance as first step

Now is the time to assess where you are in relation to financial goals, tax planning & cash inflows.




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RBI’s credit window for mutual funds calms markets

Experts said the debacle at Franklin could lead to redemptions from other debt schemes. Investors could lose a big chunk of the Rs 25, 800 crore worth of assets held in the six debt schemes that Franklin has wound down.




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Mutual Funds: You can opt for lower equity scheme in NPS as per risk profile

Gold plays an important role as a diversifier in a portfolio due to its less than perfect correlation with other asset classes.




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Insurance: COVID-19 to lead to spike in demand for health and life cover

There would also be a significant rise in disease-specific health plans as these are only for widespread infections as against normal hospitalisation in order to keep the cost of treatment low.




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Provident Fund Query: Contributing 100% of Basic Salary to VPF; Is it eligible for Section 80C deduction?

VPF is the voluntary contribution by employees towards their provident fund account over and above the 12% contribution towards EPF.




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Lockdown effect: FY2021 will be a volatile year for life insurance

The next two months will be weak and slowdown in Ulips to continue for the rest of the year




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Your Money: Tips for financial wellness in uncertain times

Contingency planning, taking heath insurance and avoiding unnecessary expenses is critical.




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Should you go for loan moratorium if you can pay your EMI?

Availing of the moratorium will only add to your interest burden eventually. If you have the cash, paying EMIs and credit card bills on time will be beneficial.




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Financial wellness: Tips for investment hygiene in times of Covid-19

An emergency fund equal to 6-12 months of your monthly expenses is the financial equivalent of N95 masks. And check your health insurance plan.




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Reliance Industries Rating: ‘Buy’ as tech and consumer segments form the new core

Q4 Ebitda was in line with estimates; RIL on track to be debt free by end FY21, which could drive rerating; TP revised to Rs 1,618.




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Your money: Are we ready for a ‘Pay As You Drive’ motor insurance policy?

While the third-party (TP) premium depends on your vehicle’s cubic capacity (CC), the motor own-damage is calculated basis the RTO/city you reside in and the make year and model of your car.




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Trade unions want timeline for employers on delayed contributions to EPFO

Trade unions are of the view that the retirement fund body should set a definite timeline for employers to deposit the money already deducted from employee’s monthly salary.




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SAS Global Forum 2020: Hybrid marketing with SAS Customer Intelligence 360

After careful consideration of the evolving COVID-19 situation, SAS made the decision in March to cancel the in-person SAS Global Forum 2020 conference in Washington, DC. The health and well-being of SAS customers and employees was the company's top priority in making that decision, and while it's unfortunate that we [...]

SAS Global Forum 2020: Hybrid marketing with SAS Customer Intelligence 360 was published on Customer Intelligence Blog.




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Winter departure for Palace on Wheels begins today!

The luxury train Palace on Wheels is ready to welcome guests to embark on a spectacular sojourn across Rajasthan. The new season for the train that begins on 4th August 2010, Wednesday promises guests even more fun and excitement. A new feature in terms of a Spa coach has been added to the train...



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  • 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00

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Palace on Wheels fully booked for November

The news that Palace on Wheels is sold out for November and taking the guest booking on waiting list comes as no surprise. Voted 4th Best Luxury Train in The World, Palace on Wheels is India’s most loved and popular tourist train. A joint venture of Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation...



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  • 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00

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Only a few cabins remains for Palace on Wheels bookings in December

The peak season of the Palace on Wheels is going great guns this year. The booking of Palace on Wheels for the month of November is already sold out and only a few occupancy remains for the month of December and January. According to the sources, this is not surprising as Palace on Wheels is the...



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  • 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00

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Hyundai Kona Electric Review | Forget petrol vehicles!

The Hyundai Kona Electric has been launched in India for a price of Rs 25.3 lakh. The all-electric powered crossover type SUV packs a 39.2 kWh lithium-ion Polymer battery which in Indian conditions is rated to be capable of delivering 452kms of driving range. With 136hp and 394Nm of torque at its disposal, will the […]




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Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon Review | The most affordable Pulsar is not a compromise

Bajaj has used it’s existing Pulsar 150 platform to create the smaller Pulsar 125 Neon. The design, cycle parts, features and even the engine (stroke has been shortened and swept volume reduced) is borrowed from the bigger bike. The result is a good looking bike for those on a budget. How is it to ride […]




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Ford Aspire Petrol Long Term Review: Pros and Cons Explained

The Ford Aspire, in its petrol manual variants has been part of the Express Drives’ long term fleet for the past 3 months. In this duration, it has clocked 4,000 kms out of the total 11,000 kms on its odometer of which majority have been covered in the city. In this video, we explain how […]




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2019 BMW 330i M Sport Review: Performance King!

The new 7th generation BMW 3 Series is now on sale in India and for decades the 3 Series has been a care loved by driving enthusiasts. In its latest version it now gets an all-new body, updated powertrain and new features and electronics. So is it still a fun car to drive and for […]




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Force Motors T1N electric van first look: Expected range of 250km and promise of fast charging

Force T1N passenger van will go into production later this year and will be priced around Rs 25 lakh. It is an 18-seater and will be exported as well.




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Ducati Diavel 1260S Review | Italian recipe for cruisers includes a hefty dash of power

2019 Ducati Diavel 1260S is definitely a handful if you’re not paying due attention, but then this isn’t the kind of bike that loses your attention. Sporty behaviour of a Ducati Monster and comfort from the XDiavel, the Diavel 1260S is something else. This one is well endowed in power and electronics and not to […]




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Delhi Driving Licence | Tips to pass 8 formation, reverse test of transport department

Delhi Government with Maruti Suzuki has introduced a new computerised driving test that applicants must complete in order to get a driving license. The Automated Driving Test Centres have been set up in 12 locations in Delhi and they test applicants with different parameters like Reverse S, Figure of 8 (8 Formation), overtaking, red light, […]




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India extends E- tourist visa for two months

Presently, the numbers of foreign tourist arrivals in India are gradually increasing. That is the reason why Indian government has been stepping forward to reform its immigration policies. To increase the number of foreign tourist arrival in India, the…




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UAE opens fifth consular section and visa issuance center for Egyptians

UAE has initiated a proposal to make more efficient and faster visa issuing facilities for the citizens of Egypt. Ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation of UAE has already opened the fifth consular section and visa issuance center…