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What is Form 15CA and 15CB? Introduction, Importance, and New Rules

Making payments overseas, or outside India, mandates individuals to fulfill certain documentation, legalities, and guidelines.

Remittances to Non-Resident Indians staying in UAE are sanctioned by banks only if the person making the remittance provides an undertaking along with certificates, namely Forms 15CA and Forms 15CB.

In simple terms, any NRI staying in UAE in need of funds/money transfer, or remitting funds from India to abroad, is mandatorily required to submit duly filled Form 15 CA and 15CB.

The purpose of the two documents is to ensure that taxes have been paid on the funds involved before overseas remittance is carried. In case, the funds are remitted abroad without the due taxes are being paid, Individual will get notice from Income Tax Department.

The two legal documents offer similar information, with the major difference that Form 15 CA is a declaration by the NRI wanting to remit funds, while Form 15CB is a Chartered Accountant’s certification of the same.

Here’s a look at the legal definitions of these forms: What is 15CA? 15CA Form is a declaration of the remitter (individual) which is given to the bank’s RM for completing the Transfer of Funds.

What is Form 15CB? 15CB is a CA Certificate for individuals who want to repatriate funds/money from their NRO Account to NRE Account net of applicable taxes if any.

Having defined what these 15 CA/CB forms are, it is crucial one realizes the importance of the two documents.

Importance of Form 15CA and 15CB 15CA and 15CB are crucial CA documents required for the purpose of transferring funds or money from Non-Resident Ordinary Rupee (NRO) Account to Non-Resident Rupee (NRE) account.

The Income Tax Department has made revisions in the preparation and submission rules for 15 CA/CB forms.

Rules for issuing 15CA/15CB Certificate The 15CA/CB Forms are mandatory documents required for NRIs in need of fund transfer. Your appointed CA must cater to certain rules and regulations before he/she can issue the Certificates:

Whether the Client has a PAN Card?

What is the source of funds generated by the Client?

Whether the Client has sufficient documentary evidence for the source of funds?

Whether the Client is doing regular tax compliance by filing their Income Tax Returns?

Whether proper Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) has been deducted on the source of funds?

If there is no TDS deducted than an individual has paid self-assessment tax or advance tax before the issue of 15CA CB.

To get hold of your tax-related tasks for financial sustainability and legal compliances, seek professional assistance from a trusted partner.

Alankit, with its 15+ years of experience in tax advisory services, specialized tax services for NRIs based in UAE, and other tax-related advanced services, offers seamless processes for 15CA/CB Certificates. It leads the industry by ensuring minimum turnaround time for issuing a 15CA/15CB Certificate.

Some additional services offered by Alankit include the issue of UDIN number along with a 15CB Certificate. The company’s strong networking with a majority of Indian bank branches having representative offices in UAE, ensures hassle-free and secure servicing.

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How do I register my company for VAT?

The UAE regulations mandate businesses trading goods and providing services to register for taxation. Value Added Tax (VAT) registration is simply a tax registration for such businesses in the UAE.

However, not all businesses need to register for VAT. Businesses that exceed the annual aggregate turnover threshold, i.e. AED 3,75,000 and businesses that cross the total value of supplies in the next 30 days, must register for VAT. Get in touch with a VAT consultancy in Dubai to know if your company needs VAT registration.

The businesses need VAT registration for showcasing themselves as Government-acknowledged entities. This further allows or authorizes them to collect VAT from their customers, which in turn is remitted to the Government. Why register the company for VAT?

Apart from the basic functionality of VAT registration authorizing businesses to collect VAT, there are certain other tasks which can be performed by a VAT registered company:

1. Collect VAT for taxable supply of products and services 2. Paying VAT to the Government 3. Filing VAT returns periodically 4. Claim Input Tax Credit on VAT paid on the purchase Having understood why companies need to register for VAT, the main question that arises is how to register your company for VAT?

It is advised that one should contact a VAT consultancy firm for accurate, quick, and secured VAT registration. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has an online portal for VAT registration. The FTA announces a deadline for registering businesses under VAT.

It is important to understand how a company can be registered online for VAT. Furnishing true and factual information is essential, following the proper procedure for VAT registration and having a good understanding is needed for hassle-free and prompt VAT registration. An easy-to-follow online procedure for applying a VAT registration in the UAE is as follows:

Create an e-Service account with FTA and sign-up using your credentials.

Fill the VAT Registration Form with all relevant details required.

Review the form to avoid furnishing incorrect details and submit it.

Once the VAT registration process is complete and verified, your company gets allotted a 15 digit VAT Registration Number or Tax Registration Number (TRN). This is a unique identification number assigned to a business which is used for the payment of indirect taxes.

We advise businesses to get their VAT registration process done by a trusted VAT consultancy firm in the industry for years.

Alankit, as a preferred digital partner and an industry leader, has a diverse industry experience over the years for taxation and tax-related services in the UAE. Get hassle-free, failsafe and stepwise assistance for your company’s VAT registration from the best VAT consultancy in Dubai.

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Do I need a GST number for my small business?

Under the previous indirect tax regime, multiple registration numbers were required for the different sets of Service Tax, Excise Tax, VAT, etc. However, with the introduction of GST, people or businesses require only a single registration number. Businesses thus need a GSTIN for operations.

GSTIN, or GST identification number is a 15-digit unique alpha-numeric identification number which is allotted to every registered person under GST. However, an individual can have multiple GST numbers if he is an assessee under the Income Tax Act for different states/union territories he operates his business from.

Persons or businesses which exceed a certain threshold limit are mandatorily required to register under GST.

Precisely, businesses with turnover exceeding Rs. 40 lakhs* (Rs 10 lakhs for NE and hill states) are mandated to register as a normal taxable person. The process of such businesses getting registered for taxes is called GST registration.

Tax authorities use the GST number for maintaining systematic records of GST dues and payments for people under the GST Act. In cases, where it is deemed by the law to get registered for GST, failure to do so is regarded as a legal offence. This calls for heavy penalties and fines.

Who is required to register for GST number?

Individuals registered under the Pre-GST law (i.e., Excise, VAT, Service Tax etc.)

Businesses with turnover above the threshold limit

Non-Resident taxable person

Those paying tax under the reverse charge mechanism

A pPerson who supplies via e-commerce aggregator

Every e-commerce aggregator

However, in certain cases, small businesses are exempt from GST registration.

Certain goods such as petrol, alcohol for human consumption are non-taxable as per the GST rules.

Goods such as fresh milk, fresh vegetables, etc. are included under the zero- rated list for which the tax rate is 0%.

Certain goods supply declared as exempted by the Ggovernment. This also includes the exports/supply of goods to a Special Economic Zone.

Thereby indicating that GST rules underline certain exemptions for startups, small businesses,  and specific supply of goods. Proper assessment, recording,  and registration for GST number is an essential step for operating business as per legal formalities.

Alankit offers stepwise assistance for the easy and quick process of GST registration. Get GST number with hassle-free guidance from Alankit’s team of professionals. Using the latest technology and automation, Alankit also delivers online or digital GST registration service to its wide network of users.

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Which are the top 5 liberal arts universities in India?

Liberal Arts and Sciences is a contemporary subject discourse gaining immense popularity in top institutions across the globe for its multidisciplinary approach. As opposed to the common myth, liberal arts and sciences is a much broader academic stream going way beyond the convention of fine arts, performing arts and humanities-related subjects.  

Offering avenues for wider thought horizons, interdisciplinary academic options and creative ideologies, liberal arts universities serve as the perfect career-led option for curious minds. However, liberal arts and sciences is still considered a relatively new field with only a few leaders across the country.   There are only a few renowned liberal arts colleges in India that offer niche liberal arts and sciences programmes. The ones that are currently offering multiple liberal arts and sciences courses are making a mark globally. Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology being India’s leading educational institute takes a step forward in the industry by offering innovative programmes laying great focus on experiential learning going beyond the limits of classroom teaching. Here’s a list of the top 5 liberal arts universities you can count upon:

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology is often regarded as one of the best universities for the course in India. Bringing ideas to reality, the institute offers a holistic and humanistic approach to interdisciplinary programmes. Aiming at developing a new world formed at the intersection of the mind and heart, the Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences runs on the motto of ‘awaken and be surprised’. Close partnership with topmost global university- The University College Groningen, enables the institute to offer a world-class education regime for creative and curious minds.

Flame University located in Pune offers liberal arts and sciences subjects combining the classroom teaching with the practical mode of teaching. This includes seminars, workshops, field trips, etc. A greater focus is laid by the institute on developing confident individuals who have a knack for solving global problems. BA, BSc, BBA courses are offered.

Azimji Premji University is known for offering a wide range of liberal arts and sciences courses that do ot follow a single subject specialisation. Infusing diverse streams into one programme, the university offers a unique fee structure as well (basis family income). A known liberal arts university in Bengaluru, the university is equipped with pedagogical innovations and research facilities.

Symbiosis School of liberal arts, Pune aligns itself with international standard liberal arts and sciences structure. The university offers four year BA and BSc programmes in various subjects like Business Studies, Media Studies, Economics, Sociology, English, Psychology,  Political Science, etc.

Ashoka University offers MA in liberal arts. Interdisciplinary coursework inculcating humanities, social sciences, behavioural sciences and natural sciences offer a competitive edge. The university is well known for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and research projects.

So go on, use the list above to choose your best liberal arts universities for an insightful journey opening minds, refining perspectives and creating innovative breakthroughs.

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Mashup Mania Masti: Chhota Bheem meets Grizzy and the Lemmings

Loving this time around your home?

We bet you kids are gorging on all your favourite treats, binging your favourite shows and spending loads of time with your family. 

What’s more? 

Chhota Bheem and gang has always been by your side to counter attack that ‘sometimes bored vibes’ with their engrossing storylines and power packed super moves. 

And how could we actually leave out the good ol’ fun we have with Grizzy and the lemmings (they tickle us to laughter, till we’re rolling down the floor)

Oh, the fun!

It’s like we couldn’t have more of it. But, we can!

Say, whaaat?

Yup you heard it right, we can’t get enough of good things , great shows and masti with you guys. 

That’s why Pogo TV will have a mashup episode with Chhota Bheem’ s gang and ‘Grizzy and the Lemmings’ right on the clock from 10- 12th April, 9:30am onwards.

Why? Because thodi nahi, weekends pe bahut saari masti to banti hai boss!

Can’t imagine, what’s in store? Too excited, you say?

You absolutely should be, because when two absolute mastikhor machos like Chhota Bheem and Grizzy, come together there’s no limits to all the fun we think they’ ll have. 

And let’s not forget lemmings ke pranks, dholu bholu ki ajeeb-gareeb baatein, kalia ka har baat pe muh fula ke beth jaana and chuttki ka sab ko saath laana aur manana. 

It’s a magical mania of a mashup, at Pogo TV ka home, jaha aisa lagta hai characters bhi saath reh kar lockdown me ek dusre ke saath ho gaye hai mast!

Arre, arre yeh baat to hum batana hi gaye bhul,,,....

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We love all you guys too much, abhi good spirit me karo enjoy with everyone, because each moment with your loved ones ( and your own pogo family) is worth hazaaro ladoos and infinite amounts of yummy chocolate boxes. 

So set reminders, its 9:30 am onwards iss Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Till then, stay chill. 

We’ll catch up with you, very soon kiddos!!!!!

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Complete Guidance on Easy and Hassle-free ITR filing

Complete Guidance on Easy and Hassle-free ITR filing

Filing of income tax returns is an obligation for individuals and entities if their income of the preceding year exceeds a certain specified amount that is not chargeable to tax, as mandated by the Income Tax Department of the Government of India. The process of filing of Income tax return (ITR) has moved from the traditional offline mode involving paperwork to a fast & more accurate online mode, thanks to the online portal launched by the I-T department that offers citizens a single-window access to all income tax related services.

Here’s a comprehensive guide for taxpayers on everything about the ITR filing process:

What are e-return intermediaries?

Under the Electronic Furnishing of Return of Income Scheme, 2007, authorized intermediaries provide services for electronically filing Income tax return on behalf of taxpayers, thus helping them save time & efforts. A noteworthy industry leader with over two decades of experience, Alankit Limited is a registered e-return intermediary. The company delivers professional & efficient e-filing services for lakhs of non-resident Indians in the UAE.

Alankit plays the key role of a tax consultant, led by a committed team of qualified chartered accountants & tax experts who are abreast with the latest taxation laws & rules. This greatly benefits taxpayers especially first-timers who thus find the entire Income tax return filing process to be smooth and hassle-free.

How does ITR filing help a taxpayer?

Besides being an obligation, ITR filing benefits taxpayers in enhancing chances of availing loans like home loans & personal loans as well as avoiding penalties or legal notices by filing Income tax return every year. NRIs planning to return & settle to their home country for retirement will not find any difficulty once they have filed their I-T returns. Moreover, ITR filing ensures that compliance is taken care of with the I-T department.

Who must filing I-T returns?

Individuals whose gross total income exceeds the basic exemption limit of Rs 2.5 lakh are required to file their Income tax return . The basic exemption limit is Rs 3 lakh for senior citizens above 60 years and Rs 5 lakh for those above 80 years. All NRIs, with exception of those covered under section 115AC having taxable income, are also required to file ITR. Furthermore, filing I-T returns even when one’s income is below the basic exemption limit comes with its own benefits.

The following category of people must also file their Income tax return , as defined by the government:

- Any resident having signing authority in an account located outside India. - People having suffered any loss from a business or profession or a capital loss. - Individuals, HUF, AOP, BOI, having taxable income or with taxable income before making deduction under Section 10A or 10B or under chapter VIA when surpassing the exemption limit. - Those claiming relief under Sections 90 or 90A or deduction under Section 91. - Anyone without any taxable income & deposited TDS or any kind of advance tax payment to avail refund.

Benefits of the e-filing process

The best way to file Income tax return is through the online mode. E-filing is beneficial in terms of easy tracking of ITR status, quicker tax refund claim, access to database information, faster processing, accuracy, confidentiality of assesse information and timely acknowledgement of e-returns.

Also, before e-filing, taxpayers must be ready with a list of vital information entailing PAN, Passport Number, Aadhaar Number, residential address, e-mail address & mobile number, bank account details in the given financial year and additional income sources. The e-filing process starts with submission of ITR form. Proper selection must be made by individual taxpayers from a list of forms viz. ITR 1 (SAHAJ), ITR 2, ITR 3, ITR 4 and ITR 4S (SUGAM), depending on their income source; whereas, companies/firms must choose from ITR 5, ITR 6 and ITR 7.

By keeping the above points in mind and through timely assistance by Alankit, taxpayers will be able to fulfil their duties in a much simplified and smooth way.

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How GST Accounting Software Can Help You?

There is a huge demand among business owners in India for reliable GST solutions. The GST system was introduced to simplify the system of indirect taxation and to ensure ease of doing business and transparency. With the help of robust IT infrastructure, including advanced gst accounting software, businesses can aim to achieve compliance as registrations, returns and payments can be done at the click of a button. An authorised GST Suvidha Provider (GSP), Alankit Limited empowers businesses with superior GST solutions and brings timely assistance through a team of qualified professionals.

Nowadays, organisations, whether big or small, require technological support to stay at par with the evolving market trends and be ahead of their competition. A gst accounting software would offer the required support for management of accounts, ledger, inventories and other financial operations. All businesses including service enterprises are required to submit their GST revenues and file annual and monthly GST returns. Alankit provides seamless services through its technology-based GST solution - E-Raahi, a cost-effective GST Billing Software.

Benefits of GST accounting software

With support from competent GST consultants at Alankit, GST compliance and meticulous execution of accounting functions is possible. According to the GST council, a dealer registered under GST must file returns that include purchases, sales, GST on sales, etc. and this can be done using the gst accounting software which also offers a gamut of benefits:

(i) Convenience of filing data: The software supports businesses in keeping track of financial data, inventories, calculation of different types of taxes, generation of invoices & bills, as per the guidelines of GST. Filing of complex data becomes simpler using the software. A cloud-based system replaces the manual feeding of repetitive entries and ensures data safety.

(ii) Speed and accuracy: The software application reduces the chances of errors and maintains accuracy of data. The system provides accurate & up-to-date information in a timely manner, thus helping businesses save crucial time and achieve efficiency.

(iii) Cost-effective: Using a software programme, all financial operations from tax filing to invoicing, payment to filing reports, are done at the click of a button. This helps avoid paperwork and manual efforts as well as save costs.

(iv) Easy Access Data: The data and documents are stored in the system at one place and accessible from any location at any time. Users can check and verify the data, track cash-flow and perform real-time analysis of payments.

(v) Option to customise: The gst accounting software automates tax and other rates in accordance with the business process. That is, the software is customisable as per the specific business requirements.

The gst accounting software is designed and developed to assist taxpayers to register and migrate their businesses on the government portal. The software is user-friendly to make the process of calculation of the different category of taxes, filing of returns, invoice generation, etc. extremely easy and error-free. The system is enabled with the technology to adapt to changing taxation and other business rules and end-user usage models. If the business owner is engaged in exporting goods and service, the software facilitates production and helps in export of more goods without any heavy charges. Moreover, the software is designed in a way to appropriately address tax penalties.

Alankit enables systematic accounting processes by delivering GST Accounting Software at competitive prices. The GST application is linked with the GST system and has varied interfaces on desktop, laptops, and mobiles. Since a comprehensive IT system is crucial for GST compliant business operations, using the gst accounting software will empower businesses who aim for business growth as it simplifies their accounting functions and helps them focus on providing customer service.

Read more: https://www.alankit.com/blog/how-gst-accounting-software-can-help-you

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Online Income Tax Payment How To Do It?

Digitalisation in India is expanding the scope of conveniences for citizens in the form of services. The e-Tax payment facility by the Income Tax Department makes it possible for taxpayers to pay their direct taxes online. Challan 280 is the form to be filled for payment of Advance Tax, Self Assessment tax, Regular Assessment Tax, Surcharge, Tax on Distributed Profit or Tax on Distributed Income. It can be used for online income tax payment or offline payment of taxes. The offline method involves physical visits to a bank and submitting the Challan 280 along with the payment. However, the online method has become popular as the process is quick and efficient.

Having over two decades of rich industry experience, Alankit Limited which is a registered e-return intermediary, provides professional services for e-filing of income tax returns. The Government’s Electronic Furnishing of Return of Income Scheme 2007 enables Alankit to electronically file income tax returns on taxpayers’ behalf.

Here is a comprehensive guide for taxpayers who are looking to make online income tax payment and file their tax returns.

About Income Tax Payment

Timely payment of taxes and filing of I-T returns is the responsibility of every taxpayer of the country, whether individuals or entities. Income Tax is a percentage of income generated by businesses or individual which they are liable to pay directly to the Government. The money thus collected is utilised by the Government for infrastructural developments and paid to the employees of central and state government bodies.

Offline or online income tax payment for an individual is mandatory under various cases as specified below:

When TDS deducted is less than an individual”s liability

When an individual receives the notice from I-T Department to pay the balance tax

When an individual has other sources of income and combined all together, the tax liability exceeds TDS deducted by an employer

Filing of I-T returns is important to prove that individuals have paid their taxes with the I-T department, to show there are no taxes due on their account and thus avoid penalty. An individual should file I-T returns if his or her total income exceeds Rs 2.5 lakh in a financial year. The income tax slab is Rs 3 lakh for senior citizens and Rs 5 lakh for individuals above 80 years of age.

The process of paying income tax online

Using Challan 280, income tax can be paid online in the most convenient manner. The process is easy and quick, and just requires an internet banking facility. Taxpayers can also use their debit card for online income tax payment. With prompt support by qualified professionals at Alankit, taxpayers can pay their direct taxes through the online facility provided by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). The step-by-step procedures are mentioned below:

Step 1: Access the e-payment section on the online portal of NSDL.

Step 2: Choose the relevant Challan from among the list viz. ITNS 280, ITNS 281, ITNS 282, ITNS 283, ITNS 284 or Form 26 QB demand payment (only for TDS on sale of property) as applicable.

Step 3: Fill in personal details in Challan 280. Individuals must choose 0021 Income Tax (other than companies), following which they must provide their PAN details; select proper assessment year; select their city, PIN code & state; choose option (300) Self Assessment Tax under ‘Type of Payment’; choose payment mode viz. internet banking or debit card and then choose the bank; finally click on ‘proceed’ tab after entering the security code which appears on screen.

Step 4: Cross verify the details and confirm on the tab ”Submit to the bank”.

Step 5: Users will be redirected to their selected Bank”s internet banking login screen. After logging in, users will reach another screen wherein they have to break up the tax payable into its components, i.e. ”Basic Tax”, ”Surcharge”, ”Education Cess”, ”Others”, ”Penalty” and ”Interest”.

Step 6: After the online income tax payment is made, users can click on the option to download the challan receipt in PDF format. Also, they will receive the challan copy on their registered e-mail id. The receipt will contain the Challan Identification Number (CIN). A proof of the payment, the challan counterfoil will contain CIN, payment details and bank name through which e-payment was made. Using the CIN, taxpayers can check the status of the challan in the Challan Status Inquiry at NSDL-TIN website, after a week of making the payment.

The process after payment of income tax online

Once the income tax is paid through the online facility using Challan 280, taxpayers must show it in their ITR. If they have paid Self Assessment tax through Challan 280, they should fill in the details in Tax Paid and should ensure that their tax liability is Zero before submitting the return.

Taxpayers have many benefits of online income tax payment using Challan 280 that includes:

Convenience of paying taxes from anywhere as there is no need to physically visit a government office or stand in long queues or write cheques

Avoid late penalty charges through instant payment acceptance

Ensuring security and confidentiality of information while paying taxes

Choice of keeping the receipt either as softcopy or hardcopy

Getting proof of tax paid in bank statement

Why you should choose Alankit?

Alankit brings vital services like e-filing of I-T returns for its customers, both NRIs and local residents, through its strong network across more than 673 cities and 6120 business locations. Alankit offers the best customer experience by meeting the following objectives:

Ensuring assesse quotes valid permanent account numbers or tax deduction account numbers

Checking if particulars of advance tax, self-assessment tax and tax deducted at source (TDS) match with the taxpayer”s documents

– Maintaining accuracy in data entries during transcription and transmission of return on income

Ensuring assesse receives hard copy and acknowledgement of e-Returns submitted

Maintaining confidentiality of assesse information throughout the process, and ensuring any information shared externally is with prior permissions of assesse or assessing officer

Processing of I-T returns is completed in a span of 2 to 3 working days, and depends on the details provided by the assesse.

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Nine Ways Why Organic Sanitary Pads Will Change Your Life

Days during the cycle are the hardest days for every woman, so they should be made as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All women will agree with me that they do not love when those days come because everything is overblown. It is very important which Sanitary Pads we use. Now I will write you nine ways that will make Organic Sanitary Pads change and make your life easier:

Because Sanitary Pads are comfortable and well absorbed

Women can further ease those difficult days with Organic Sanitary Pads because they are nice and very discreet - you won't even feel them

They consist of pure, certified, organic cotton and are hypoallergenic

They are suitable for day and night

They are packaged individually, making them suitable for travel;

Contains adhesive tapes for maximum safety

100% biodegradable without any adverse effects on the environment.

Made from 100% organic cotton suitable for women with sensitive skin

And, of course, the price is not too high considering how important it is for us to make those days easier for ourselves

There are plenty of offers online for Organic Sanitary Pads. I will make it easy for all women and point you to the right place- just click here. It is the site of a company that sells Sanitary Pads for women. All women on this site will find something for themselves and those days when they need relief.  A woman's health and her beauty need to use organic products and that's exactly what you find here. This company is working to advance to green changes they hope will shape the future.  A large number of gynecologists and medical experts in their laboratories test their organic products daily. What they were able to prove is that 95 % of women who had sensitive skin were cured using Organic Products such as Organyc Sanitary Pads. Company -Organyc- offers you Organic Sanitary Pads for regular menstrual flow days (Heavy Flow), Organic Sanitary Pads for heavy menstrual flow days (Moderate Flow), and Organic Sanitary Pads for heavy flows and post-maternity (Super). Each of these Organic Sanitary Pads consists of certified organic cotton - 82%, biodegradable biopolymer - 18%. It does not contain perfumes and artificial colors. Pack contains ten pieces. If you want something natural for your skin then choose organic, it will make life easier for any woman. The pads will provide complete comfort. Be happy and content with Organic Sanitary Pads.

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Words Literature Festival

About the Event

Words Literature Festival - a festival that celebrates non-violence through various forms of art & literature is open for all and welcomes that you bring your intellectual differences, creative biases, and artistic reservations with you and know people who either think exactly like you, which would be fun, or people who have more to offer that can shape your views on things - well, who knows! Let your creative juices flow and dive in deep to find what works best for you - find your calling!

Read More here: Front List - Word Literature Festival

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International Journal of Food Science, Technology & Nutrition

The ‘International Journal for Food Science, Technology and Nutrition’ is being launched with the basic objective of creating a forum to put forward and discuss various issues and research findings in the filed of Food Processing. The Journal is an international publication which publishes peer-reviewed original research and reviews of all basic and applied aspects of food science for food scientists and other interested professionals.

Purchase From Here: Prints Publication Online Book Store

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The 10th Doon School Chess Tournament 2019

The 10th Doon School Chess Tournament was hosted in the ‘Kilachand’ Library.’ A total of 8 teams from Dehradun and Mussoorie are participating in the tournament which included St. Georges College, Mussoorie, Welham Girls’ School, Unison World School, Ann Mary School , St. Joseph’s Academy, The Welham Boys school and The Doon School A & B teams . There are total of 40 participants in the tournament.The standard of the tournament was very high as there were many internationally rated players who participated. The tournament was conducted by Mr. Amit Sharma, who is an International Arbiter and National Instructor He also conducted a pre-tournament workshop of 2 days for the participating schools.

In the closing ceremony, The Deputy Headmaster Mr. Kamal Ahuja gave away the trophies, mementos and certificates to the participating teams:

The results were as follows:

Winners: The Doon School A-Team With 10.0 match points and 15.5 game points (The team members were: Harshvardhan Agrawal, Shathaayau B Patil, Arnavv D Jain and Aryan Kasera)

1st Runners-up: Welham Boys’ School. With 8.0 match points and 11.5 game points (The team members were: Harshal Bajaj, Shreyansh Jindal, Suphal Sharma and Kushagra Didwania)

2nd Runners-up: Ann Mary School with 6.0 match points and 14.5 game points (The team members were: Adnan Saeed Ahmad, Chetna Ramola, Aishwarya Maan and Harsh Joshi)

Aryan Kasera of The Doon School, Harshal Bajaj of Welham Boys’ School, Arnavv D Jain of The Doon School and Shreyansh Jindal of Welham Boys’ School also won the Board Prizes in their respective boards.

The tournament was played under the Swiss system where each team played 5 rounds. The tournament was organised by Mr.Chit Ranjan Kagdee the master in charge and Shatayu Patil the chess captain of the school.

Source: http://www.doonschool.com/the-10th-doon-school-chess-tournament-2019/

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24 events a day, SAD’s Surjit Singh Rakhra rolls up sleeves

With the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) naming former minister Surjit Singh Rakhra as its candidate, the Patiala Lok Sabha seat is likely to witness a triangular contest. While Dr Dharamvira Gandhi is already in the fray as PDA (Punjab Democratic Alliance) nominee, former Union Minister Preneet Kaur is almost certain to be fielded by the Congress.

While Rakhra enjoys a good rapport with the common people, Preneet Kaur has been nurturing the constituency for over two decades. Dr Gandhi is too a popular figure in the area.

Rakhra, a former MLA from Samana, has been active in Patiala since the past two years though his candidature was cleared only last week. Sources say that at a meeting in Barnala, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal told the party cadre to roll up their sleeves and work for “Rakhra’s win”. Rakhra replaces Deepinder Singh Dhillon who has rejoined the Congress.

Known for his proximity to former CM Parkash Singh Badal, Rakhra has begun campaigning in right earnest, addressing almost 24 public meetings every day. Meanwhile, Preneet Kaur, the Congress frontrunner for the Patiala ticket, will be touring all nine Assembly segments in phases. “It’s a long election campaign, and I don’t want party workers to be exhausted. I have been meeting people for almost six months now, covering every village in the constituency”, she says.

Sitting MP Dr Gandhi says both the BJP and Congress are feudal parties and will be rejected by the electorate. “What I have done in my constituency in five years, Preneet Kaur could not in 10 years”, says Gandhi, who has won over Punjab farmers by backing their demand for lifting the ban on poppy cultivation.

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Lok Sabha elections 2019: Will it be 3rd time lucky for DARBARA SINGH GURU?

The retired IAS officer, Darbara Singh Guru, who unsuccessfully contested the state assembly elections twice, is in the fray from the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha constituency as candidate of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).

Bureaucratturned-politician Darbara Singh Guru hopes to be third time lucky in his electoral bid.

The retired IAS officer, who unsuccessfully contested the state assembly elections twice, is in the fray from the Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha constituency as candidate of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD).

In his first election in 2012 he contested from Bhadaur assembly segment after taking premature retirement from service, but lost to Mohammad Sadique of Congress by 6,969 votes even though the SAD-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance scripted history by retaining power.

In the 2017 assembly polls, he lost to Congress leader Gurpreet Singh in Bassi Pathana by 22,429 votes, slipping to the third position.

Despite his two straight defeats, he has been fielded from this Panthic seat, thanks to his closeness to five-time former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal with whom he worked as principal secretary to chief minister (PSCM) from 2007 to 2011.

The announcement of his candidature was flayed by the families of four Sikh youths who were killed in police firing in 1986 in Nakodar and some organisations as he was the additional deputy commissioner, Jalandhar, at that time.

TAKING NO CHANCES

Guru, a 1980-batch officer of Punjab cadre, lost to politicians on both previous occasions, but his fight is with another retired mandarin Dr Amar Singh of the Congress this time.

A year junior to Guru in service, Amar Singh, who belongs to Punjab, was a Madhya Pradesh cadre officer and worked with Digvijay Singh as principal secretary to chief minister.

The two former babus are apparently locked in a direct fight, as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which won the seat in 2014, made a hash of its candidate selection by naming three different candidates in a span of just two weeks.

Guru is taking no chances and has already gone full steam in a bid to put an end to his losing streak, targeting the Amarinder government for not fulfilling its poll promises.

On Bargari sacrilege and subsequent police firing that

dented the Panthic appeal of SAD, he has his defence ready, terming it an “extremely unfortunate”.

“During SAD and Congress governments, there were desecration incidents, but both had no hand in them. In all 29 incidents between 2015 and 2017, the SAD government made arrests and the cases are in court,” he says before claiming there was politics behind the anti-Akali protests.

TRANSITION TO POLITICS

Guru, who has made total transition to politics in approach and demeanour, attributes it to his stint with Badal. “Once you serve as PSCM, then besides being a bureaucrat you also become a politician,” he says.

The non-controversial bureaucrat stayed in the state throughout his career and got good assignments irrespective of political regime.

Guru and Amar Singh have been friends for long. “When I was deputy commissioner in Amritsar, I used to get calls from him (Guru) to help Amar Singh whenever he had some personal work there,” reminisced an IAS officer.

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Lok Sabha election: Parminder Dhindsa is Akali Dal pick from Sangrur

Parminder will face sitting MP and Aam Aadmi Party state president Bhagwant Mann, who had defeated Dhindsa Sr in the 2014 polls, while the Congress is yet to announce its candidate.

The Shiromani Akali Dal on Friday announced former finance minister and Lehra MLA Parminder Singh Dhindsa as its candidate from Sangrur, a month after he reportedly expressed his reluctance to contest the election. He has taken the plunge against his father Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa’s advice not to contest the Lok Sabha polls as the “atmosphere is not right”.

Parminder will face sitting MP and Aam Aadmi Party state president Bhagwant Mann, who had defeated Dhindsa Sr in the 2014 polls, while the Congress is yet to announce its candidate.

Rajya Sabha MP Dhindsa Sr had quit all party in September 2018 as he was not happy with the functioning of the party. He had openly held SAD president Sukhbir Badal responsible for the turmoil in the party and even demanded his resignation.

Parminder, a five-time MLA and two-time minister in the SAD-BJP government, is the Akali Dal’s best bet from Sangrur. His father was a member of Parliament from Sangrur. Dhindsa family has a strong political clout in the constituency, which once was dominated by late CM Surjit Singh Barnala’s family, which has now faded into political oblivion.

Soft-spoken Parminder Dhindsa had defeated Congress stalwart and former CM Rajinder Kaur Bhattal from Lehra constituency by a margin of 28,000 votes in 2017 assembly elections, when most of SAD heavyweights lost by huge margins in the Malwa belt. He has won all elections in his political career. Before shifting to Lehra, Parminder had represented Sunam for four terms, which he first won in the 2000 by-election. He was the finance minister in the previous SAD-BJP government, following the exit of Manpreet Badal.

“There was no other suitable candidate. Parminder showed reluctance initially, but Sukhbir persuaded him that he needs him at this juncture. Thus, despite opposition of his father, Parminder decided to jump into the poll fray for the party. Dhindsa family has a personal rapport among the voters of all nine assembly segments of Sangrur Lok Sabha seat,” said a SAD leader privy to the development.

Talking to mediapersons, Parminder said that he will put in his best efforts to win the election.

Meanwhile, Dhindsa Sr said “though I had advised him not to contest, but Parminder has decided to take the plunge. He remained a minister and has enough political experience to take his own decisions. As a father, my best wishes are always with him”.

He said he had already clarified that he wont campaign for anyone, as his health doesn’t allow him to venture out for canvassing.

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