Operational mechanics for new non-dom laws

    2018-10-31T14:24:27+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, More from this edition, October 2016, Other Highlights, Special Edition - November 2016, Year|

    In August 2016, the UK government issued further consultation on the rules affecting the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals and inheritance tax on UK residential property. In the lead up to the final legislation which will follow the consultation, a tax expert delves into the impact on Global Indians. Draft legislation includes details of wide-ranging changes to the tax landscape for so-called “non-doms” and UK residential property, due to take effect from 6 April 2017. Domicile Deemed domicile In any [...]

      Riding on an entirely Indian solar solution

      2020-03-12T08:16:08+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, More from this edition, October 2016, Sector Focus/Renewables, Special Edition - November 2016, Year|

      Naveen Rabelli recently completed a unique 10,000-km journey from India to the UK in a fully solar-powered auto-rickshaw. His mission was simple: To show the world what Indian jugaad or frugal innovation can achieve in the world of renewables.

        Does India invest enough to nurture yoga

        2020-03-18T11:17:54+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, More from this edition, October 2016, Year|

        Yoga is today considered a $80-billion market globally but is India, its country of origin, doing enough to invest in truly nurturing the impact of this mega export. Our yoga expert writes about how proverbial bridges between the academic, scientific and spiritual thought leaders could be answer.

        My medical history notes read “45 yrs female SSC c LBP”. The lower case ‘c’ is medical shorthand for ‘with’ and LBP means lower back pain. The acronym SSC regularly appears in my consultation notes these days and stands for ‘suffered and survived cancer’.

          India-Afghanistan: A united front against terrorism

          2018-10-30T11:14:51+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, Diplomat Corner, More from this edition, October 2016, Special Edition - November 2016, Year|

          Manpreet Vohra took charge as the Indian Ambassador in Afghanistan last year and has already presided over some high-profile bilateral developments. The former Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has solid credentials behind him to handle the rigours of his latest diplomatic posting, also having served in the Indian High Commission in Pakistan. He took time out for ‘India Global Business’ to address some pressing questions as well as take stock of ties with Afghanistan, where India has invested over $2 billion in aid and reconstruction.