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Government says service charges in restaurants optional
Service tax is collected along with the rate and tax from the customers who come to eat in the restaurants. The service tax is collected for serving the customers. Many have been known to add a service charge.
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 10:48:35 AM
Gold rate increased Rs.64 per sovereign
The cost of gold has increased Rs.64 per sovereign on Tuesday morning (Jan 3, 2017).A sovereign was worth Rs.21696.00 and a gram was Rs.2712.00.The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24K) is now Rs.2836.00.
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 10:35:39 AM
Normalcy to return to the banking system by February- SBI Chairperson
The central government took stern steps to demonetise the high value notes on 8th November. This step was taken to abolish black money and fake notes.
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 10:27:01 AM
Early in bed cycle exercises beneficial for ICU patients, says study
A new study conducted by researchers at the McMaster University, Hamilton in Ontario state, Canada has found that contrary to the beliefs that intensive care unit, ICU, patients cannot afford any physical activity.
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 10:18:01 AM
BHIM downloaded 3 mn times, top app in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 30 launched the BHIM app. This Indigenous digital payments app BHIM has been downloaded 30 lakhs users. The Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) is a simplified payment.
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 10:10:52 AM
Chennai Egmore - Gaya Express rescheduled
Train No.12390 Chennai Egmore - Gaya Express, scheduled to leave Chennai Egmore at 07.00 hrs. on 03.01.2017, has been rescheduled to leave Chennai Egmore at 14.30 hrs. on 03.01.2017.
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 9:56:41 AM
Portronics launches new DOME speaker
A stunning and powerful dome shaped Bluetooth speaker, DOME, has been launched by Portronics. A 180 degree foldable ring at the base allows Dome to hang on wall, tilt or stand freely on a desk as desired by the user.
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 9:53:45 AM
Have you ever wondered what happens to your body when you sleep?
Your sleep cycle is made of REMs, or Rapid eye movement, and NREMs, or Non-rapid eye movement, and this cycle repeats itself every 90 minutes. While NREM is the deeper part of the sleep,
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 9:50:07 AM
Changes in the pattern of train services upto 25.01.2017
Due to line block to facilitate engineering works between Palakkad � Ottapalam in Palakkad � Shoranur section, changes will be made in the pattern of train services upto 25.01.2017 except on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Posted On :03/Jan/2017 9:46:02 AM
Tips to stay healthy during the holiday season
The holidays are the time when you tend to overdo all the unhealthy things � increased intake of fat, sugar and alcohol. Here are a few tips to keep you healthy while enjoying this time.
Posted On :02/Jan/2017 6:05:21 PM
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