GST guide, ransomware & more in ET's top weekend reads

THE ECONOMIC TIMES Sat, May 20, 2017 | 11:55 AM IST Weekly News Platter

A quick guide to GST and how it impacts you Tax rates have been finalised for 1,211 items with a majority of items being kept under 18 per cent rates. readmore How 'outdated' Indian ATMs beat back a global ransomware attack There is speculation that only one or two small banks in South India may have been affected and that the magnitude of the damage may not be much. Seven reasons why India's jobs deficit is far bigger than IT sector layoffs The jobs problem is seen mainly as a problem of the IT sector or as a result of changing technology. But that is not the complete truth.

Editor's Pick Paytm to become payments bank: Know what will happen to your money As per RBI's guidelines, company will transfer its wallet business to payments bank entity under a payments bank licence awarded to Vijay Shekhar Sharma. IBM calls reports of sacking 5000 employees factually inaccurate Media reports had said the technology giant was laying off 5000 employees in India, joining the ranks of Cognizant, Infosys and Wipro in shedding jobs. No big role for India if it decides to join OBOR in future, says China Beijing said there is no way for India to impede its neighbours from cooperating with China in infrastructure development. It's back! nokia 3310 launched in India at Rs 3310 The phone comes with a 1200mAh battery, which is rated to deliver up to 22 hours talk time.

Most Popular This Week Apple selling 'Made in India' iPhones on trial basis General Motors to stop selling cars in India but not pulling out Zomato hacked: Security breach results in 17 million user data stolen Up to 90% discounts on offer at Flipkart's 'Big 10 Sale', iPhone 7 at 'lowest price ever' Jadhav case: How the ICJ still remains a potent system to solve inter-state disputes

Story of The Week Beijing's real plan revealed: Pakistan could soon turn into China's economic colony The range and scope of China's plan is breathtaking, showing a deep penetration into Pakistan's life. This could have several implications for India. read more

Money Here's why you should wait till 31st July for RERA compliant homes As per RERA, all on-going projects as on May 1, 2017, have to get registered within a period of three months i.e. till July 31. Higher life expectancy, shorter work spans mean a longer retirement period To avoid running out of money in retirement, let's look at the pitfalls you need to be aware of and the steps you need to take.

Stock Round Up Just 29, this Kanpur-based trader is making a killing on D-St; and how! Ekansh has a knack for spotting potential multibaggers in smallcap and midcap segments.

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