Author: TGI News Service

  • What are the rules for buying property in India?

    NRIs have continued to buy and sell houses in India despite the global economic crisis in the recent years. In fact, NRIs have used the gloomy global scenario to their advantage to secure bargain properties in India. As India Inc continues its success story, and while the country maintains its…

  • Secrets of Sonam Kapoor weight loss diet

    Secrets of Sonam Kapoor weight loss diet

    Weight loss was a major goal for Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor. She had studied in a boarding school in Singapore for two years, and had no intentions of losing weight because she wasn’t planning to make a career in Bollywood. For Sonam Kapoor weight loss was a distant goal. She…

  • NRIs can buy property in India

    With India’s booming property market, and improving job prospects, many NRIs are keen to buy a house or commercial property in India, and become part of India’s success story. As per RBI rules, NRIs or persons of Indian origin (PIO) are permitted to buy and sell properties in India. However,…

  • What are tax rates on bank interest for NRIs?

    Mrunal Paranjape* lives in the United States and invests her money in Mumbai in India. These are investments in bank deposits in India. However, her bank is deducting TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) which is very high. She is also keen to expand her portfolio and diversify into mutual funds…

  • Will I get pregnant while on the pill?

    Will I get pregnant while on the pill?

    By Shalini Samravat Can I get pregnant when I am taking a birth control pill? That’s one of the main questions Indian women ask their doctor or gynaecologist.  The answer is yes. No birth control method is fool-proof. Having sex while on the pill can lead to pregnancy, though the…

  • Top 7 Health Concerns For Travel to India

    Have you thought of immunizations and vaccinations for travel to India? Tourism in India is on the rise. The Incredible India campaign is getting everyone – foreigners and Indians alike – excited about visiting many tourist places in India. However, travellers should be aware of health issues and concerns in…

  • Four foods to stay in shape

    Four foods to stay in shape

    Losing weight fast is almost every woman’s dream, but here are foods that will not only help you lose weight but will also help lead a health life. Whole grains Most whole grains are that are important to our diet.  Most whole grains have almost twice as much nutrients and…