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There are over two hundred women in the Himachal Pradesh postal circle who work in the field delivering posts in some of the remotest of villages.

Crossing deep rivers, dense forests and braving various obstacles like wild animals and unpredictable weather conditions, Sivan travelled on foot along the Nilgiri Mountain Railway track, to deliver mail and pension to plantation workers and villagers.

From October 1, all Income Tax notices, letters or any official tax-related communication will carry a DIN. This computer-generated number will be verifiable on the e-filing portal of the income tax department.

"For almost two nights, I had to sleep at Bengaluru's Majestic bus stop with my youngest child burning up with fever. I didn’t know what to do other than crying helplessly, until someone showed me kindness. That was my turning point."

The elderly should be viewed as contributors to the process of development, and their ability to affect social betterment must be taken into account during policy and programme formulation at all levels.

From validity of cheque books and ATM cards, to goods and services that just got cheaper, get all the details here!

The idea of making an investment today, is to ensure the availability of funds for the future. While many investment schemes are available, a pension plan is one that helps you draw a predictable, steady flow of income in the future.

Launched in 2004, the National Pension Scheme (NPS) is a government-sponsored pension scheme that can be of great help. Initially available only for government employees, in 2009, it was opened to all sections.

In a big relief for senior citizens dependent on monthly pension, the government has doubled the investment limit under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana and extended the subscription period upto 2 years.

Everybody loves saving on the tax they have to pay, and every year, there is a frantic scramble to find the best ways to reduce tax liability. Here are some of the best solutions available to help you save tax at the end of this financial year.