Sunday, August 17, 2025
Saturday, August 16, 2025
FACTS AND FIGURES
*Key Changes in Income Tax Slabs under New Tax Regime for Financial Year 2025-26 (Assessment Year 2026-27)*
Income up to ₹4,00,000 – No tax (previously ₹3,00,000).
₹4,00,001 to ₹8,00,000 – 5% tax.
₹8,00,001 to ₹12,00,000 – 10% tax.
₹12,00,001 to ₹16,00,000 – 15% tax.
₹16,00,001 to ₹20,00,000 – 20% tax.
₹20,00,001 to ₹24,00,000 – 25% tax (new slab introduced).
Above ₹24,00,000 – 30% tax.
*Additional Points*
The basic exemption limit has been raised from ₹3 to ₹4 lakh, providing greater tax relief for lower-income groups.
A new 25% tax slab has been introduced for income between ₹20 and ₹24 lakh.
The tax rebate under Section 87A has been expanded to cover incomes up to ₹12 lakh, effectively making tax liability zero for incomes up to this limit.
The highest surcharge rate has been capped at 25%.
The new tax regime remains the default tax regime, with fewer deductions allowed, making it more beneficial for those with few exemptions to claim.
Salaried and pensioned individuals get an enhanced standard deduction of ₹75,000.
These changes simplify the tax structure, reduce tax burden on many taxpayers and make the new regime more attractive , relative to the old regime.
Friday, August 15, 2025
WORLD GREATNESS DAY
Courtesy: Facebook
August 15 is celebrated as World Greatness Day, an international holiday that promotes positivity, self-love, and kindness. Here’s what it stands for :
- *Celebrating Individual Greatness*:
It's a day to recognize and appreciate the unique qualities and strengths that make each person great.
- *Promoting Positivity*:
World Greatness Day encourages people to focus on the good in themselves and others, fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- *Inspiring Kindness*:
The day is also about spreading kindness, gratitude, and appreciation for the people in our lives who inspire us to be our best selves.
- *Self-Reflection and Growth*:
It's an opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments, set goals for personal growth, and strive for greatness in our own lives.
Some ways to celebrate World Greatness Day include:
- *Creating a "Greatness" Vision Board*: Visualize your goals and aspirations to stay focused and motivated.
- *Writing Letters of Appreciation*: Express gratitude to people who have made a positive impact in your life.
- *Hosting a "Greatness" Themed Party*: Gather with friends and family to celebrate the greatness in each other.
- *Volunteering*: Give back to the community and support causes that promote greatness in others.
By embracing the spirit of World Greatness Day, we can cultivate a more positive, supportive, and inspiring environment for everyone.
Courtesy: Meta AI
FACTS AND FIGURES
Brazil has launched a slew of measures to support exporters hit by a 50 per cent tariff imposed by the US government. The initiative, called Sovereign Brazil, provides around 5.562 billion US dollars in affordable loans, tax breaks and other measures, prioritising small businesses and those dealing in perishable foods.
RANDOM THOUGHTS -1: DREAM OF DEATH: IS THERE ANY MEANING IN IT?
Random Thoughts-1:
DREAM OF DEATH: IS THERE ANY MEANING IN IT?
Originally posted: July 29, 2004
Reposted & refreshed: August 2025
Hands typing on a keyboard — Photo by Cangjie6,
licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
These are just to tighten flow and polish grammar while keeping your style:
> One morning, my friend was on his way to the office. At the entrance, he saw a crowd. Curious, he asked what had happened. Someone told him, “Suri has passed away.”
He woke up in shock — it was only a dream, but it left him deeply unsettled. The first thing he did after reaching the office was to check if I was there. I wasn’t — I was out of town. Worried, he consulted his astrologer friend, who reassured him it was actually an auspicious sign or a good omen from God.
When I returned, he rushed over, clearly relieved to see me alive. We both laughed heartily over the dream. But that night, as I woke briefly from sleep, the thought returned: Was it just a dream, or was it a warning?
I decided to treat it as a signal to reflect on my life. When I reviewed it, I saw too many loose ends. If I were truly gone one day, it would leave behind confusion and unfinished matters. I resolved not to leave too many loose ends, creating a headache for my people. I would settle as many pending issues as possible. That would take time — and meanwhile, I still had my own dreams: becoming a writer, running a purposeful magazine, and more.
Around this time, while exploring the internet, I stumbled upon something new called “weblogs” — colloquially, “blogs.” I landed on Blogger.com and decided to create a blog for myself, as it was absolutely free. In effect, it would be my personal website. On the spur of the moment, I gave it the title SURiMOUNT — all caps except for the small i. The philosophy behind it: If you want peace of mind, you must surmount your ego — the little i. This was my first post.
Who would read it? I had no idea. Maybe no one. That was all right. Writing here would help me unburden some of my thoughts.
So, let me stop here for now. Tomorrow — or perhaps later — I might continue.
Original 2004 blogpost:
Grateful thanks to ChatGPT for the creative idea and the polish and Cangjie6, Wikimedia Commons for the image
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
HEALTH WATCH
A new study shows that fasting can create significant changes in brain regions connected to appetite control and addiction. Analyses of stool and blood samples also revealed notable shifts in gut bacteria, particularly increases in Coprococcus comes and Eubacterium hallii. Published in *Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology*, the research highlights the close relationship between fasting, gut microbiota, and brain function.
Participants in the study lost an average of 7.6 kilograms (16.8 pounds) and experienced measurable changes in both gut bacteria composition and brain activity. One of the key findings was reduced activity in the left inferior frontal orbital gyrus, a brain region that helps regulate food intake. This suggests that intermittent fasting may encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that produce compounds capable of influencing brain function, especially in areas related to appetite and impulse control.
The results support the idea of a dynamic gut-brain connection, where changes in gut bacteria can directly shape brain activity and potentially influence eating behaviors and decision-making about food. In addition to weight loss, intermittent fasting has been linked to improved metabolic health, sharper cognitive function, and possible longevity benefits, making it a promising approach for overall well-being.
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