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$250,000 can be transferred by resident Indians every year By HP Ranina/NRI Problems Question: My brother, who is a resident of India, wants to invest his Indian Rupee funds in the overseas capital markets. He is also considering buying a property. Is this legally possible? Are there any issues which he has to keep in mind while doing so? ANSWER: Under the liberalised remittance scheme (LRS) introduced by the Reserve Bank of India more than a decade ago, resident Indians are permitted to transfer upto $250,000 outside India every year through their bank accounts. This figure includes spending in foreign…

Renowned entrepreneur Mr. Joy Alukkas Chairman and MD of Joyalukkas Group presented his autobiography ‘Spreading Joy’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Christmas party organized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in Delhi. The book describesthe entrepreneurial journey of Mr. Joy Alukkas and also provides unique insights into the brand’s evolution, his life experiences, achievements and failures. Joyalukkas Group

Are you feeling a little glum now that Christmas has arrived? Or have you just had enough of Christmas in general? Either way, you’re in luck. Because Community is the perfect show to binge watch after Christmas and find your post-holiday groove. The series originally aired for six seasons (five on NBC, and one on Yahoo Screen) from 2009 to 2015, and it left behind a passionate fanbase that practically willed Peacock‘s upcoming Community TV movie into being. Rick and Morty‘s Dan Harmon created Community, and he clearly had an eye for talent. Chevy Chase was the most well-known cast…

Dubai Municipality is set to launch the eighth edition of the ‘Hatta Honey Festival’ on December 27. Aimed at supporting the beekeeping industry in Dubai and the UAE, the festival, running until December 31, will feature around 60 Emirati beekeepers who will be showcasing their wide array of products. The annual event is a part of the inaugural Hatta Festival this time around. It will offer visitors an opportunity to learn more about diverse varieties of honey, their unique qualities, and ways to distinguish them. It will also enable beekeepers from across Dubai to share their experiences and suggest the…

At least 28,626 candidates have filed their nominations to contest the February 8 general elections in Pakistan, authorities said in Islamabad on Tuesday. The election will be held for 1,085 seats of the National Assembly (NA)and four Provincial Assemblies. According to the details shared by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), the aspirants include 7,713 candidates, including 471 women, who have filed nominations to contest the upcoming elections on 266 general seats of the National Assembly. In Punjab, 3,871 candidates, including 277 women, filed nomination papers for 141 NA seats, while 1,681 candidates, including 110 women, submitted nominations for 61…

In the first six months of 2023, India was amongst the top countries investing in Dubai with a cumulative investment of $335 million, data showed. According to data from Vestian, Dubai witnessed significant investments from Indian investors, amounting to $1.6 billion between 2020 and H1 2023. Dubai’s strategic location along with tax-friendly policies act as a key incentive for Indian investors and business owners who are looking to expand into new markets. Vestian is an occupier-focused workplace solutions firm specialising in commercial, residential, industrial, retail and hospitality sectors. Headquartered at Chicago, Vestian has offices across US, India, China, UK, Sri…

A day after revealing their daughter Raha’s face to the world, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were on Tuesday spotted at Kalina airport in Mumbai. In the pictures clicked by shutterbugs, Alia can be seen holding sleeping Raha in her arms. On the other hand, Ranbir quickly waved at the paps as they called out his name. Alia, too, smiled while looking at the cameramen. In the partial glimpses of Raha, the little one is seen wearing white sneakers and had her hair tied in two ponytails. The pictures and videos went viral on the Internet in no time. “Wow…so…

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has again accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of double standards after being refused permission to display a dove of peace on his bat during the Boxing Day test. The Pakistan-born Khawaja, who has been keen to show his support for the people of Gaza during the ongoing conflict in the enclave, was reprimanded for wearing a black armband in the first test against Pakistan in Perth earlier this month. He had originally intended to show his support by writing the messages “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” on his boots in…

DLD: Madmoun RE ads service enhances trust and transparency in the real estate sector, with widespread corporate commitment Marwan bin Ghalita:We have seen a positive and collaborative response from all stakeholders, which supports our strategy for achieving comprehensive real estate control Ali Abdulla Al Ali: We are continuing with inspection campaigns, adhering to specific standards, including verifying the alignment with the data in the QR code The number of warnings issued to companies not complying with placing the QR code on ads reached 1,980 Dubai, United Arab Emirates,26 December 2023: The electronic service Madmoun has been responsible for generating QR…

Television is still in its so-called golden era — at least, that’s what numerous outlets and critics tell us. And you know what? They might actually be right. The best shows on Netflix, Max, Hulu, and Prime Video are excellent examples of why streaming has become such a powerful force in the industry, while cable keeps delivering the same excellent, daring, and bold shows that first made it a force to be reckoned with. Hell, even network TV is putting something of a fight, thanks to hits like Abbott Elementary. Indeed, 2023 gave us enough great shows to justify the…