The cover story of MoneyLIFE’s 17th July issue was about the travails of e-filing tax returns, which have been made mandatory for companies and individuals subject to a tax audit. On 14th July, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a circular (No.5/2008) that indirectly admits the many problems faced by taxpayers in complying with CBDT demands, but the solution that it offers is...

A country’s image is projected by ordinary citizens doing their own jobs honestly without being overwhelmed with complex ideas of public relations and brand building

Many of us who travel round the world on business – and also make it our business to get involved with the ‘life’ of the community to the extent possible, will have many incidents to recall. These incidents, pleasant or...