Sajjad Bazaz (sajjadbazaz@straight-talk-communications) In investment matters, bonds are believed to deliver a consistent stream of income to investors. A bond is simply as an ‘IOU’ (I Owe You) in which an investor agrees to loan money to a company or government in exchange for a predetermined interest rate for a predetermined length of time.This ‘IOU’…
Dr Noour Ali Zehgeer In a move that has been hailed as “historic” (by those who drafted it) and “too good to be true” (by those who have seen budgets before), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025, making a bold claim—zero income tax up to ₹12 lakh! Yes, you read that right….
Prof Upendra Kaul Heart disease is one of the commonest causes of death, disability and hours at work lost in most communities. Recent trends indicate that the disease has escalated to younger populations also. It is one of 5 top causes of death in Indian population including both men and women in rural and urban…
Kundan KashmiriThe Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Immovable Property (Preservation, Protection, and Restraint on Distress Sales) Act, 1997, commonly known as the Distress Sale Act, was enacted to safeguard the immovable properties of displaced Kashmiri Pandits who were forced into exile during the 1990s due to terrorism, violence, and threats to their lives. The primary objective…
Dr. Umer Iqbal The Digital India initiative has emerged as a transformative force across the nation, and its outreach in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) positively inclines towards socio-economic progress, governance efficiency, and digital empowerment. As a region with unique historical, political, and geographical significance, J&K has long faced infrastructural and connectivity challenges. With the advent of Digital India, there has been a…
