PAN is a short name of Permanent Account Number. PAN number is a ten digit alphanumeric number assigned by Income Tax Department. UTI Investor Services Ltd. (UTIISL) has been authorized as IT PAN service centres and National Securities Depositories Limited (NSDL) has been authorized to dispense PAN services through TIN Facilitation centres. Income Tax authority has made it mandatory to quote PAN number on return on Income. PAN number is also used in correspondence with Income Tax Department. It is also mandatory to provide PAN number for certain financial transactions such as investment in Mutual Funds, Opening a D'Mat account, making term investment or depositing cash exceeding Rs. 50,000/-, sale and purchase of motor vehicles or immovable property etc. To obtain a PAN card one has to fill up form 49 which can be taken from TIN facilitation centre or can be downloaded from Income Tax department website . One latest colour photograph, Address proof (Ration card, Voter id, Bank pas...

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Corn Minestrone: A tasty Mexican tomato soup with vegetables Ingredients : ½ cup corn kernels 2 mushrooms – finely sliced ¼ cup finely chopped carrots 1 tbsp finely chopped French beans ¼ cup finely chopped potatoes 2 large tomatoes 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp chopped onions 5 cups water mixed with a seasoning cube Salt and pepper to taste Method: For blenching tomatoes put a cross on the stem end of each tomato. Place it on a microwave proof plate. Microwave it for 2 minutes. Chop them finely after peeling the skin. Take butter in a big deep microwave proof bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds. Add onions and microwave for 2 minutes. Add corn, mushrooms, carrots, French beans and potatoes.  Mix well with a vegetarian seasoning cube. Microwave covered for 8 minutes. Stir once in between. Remove from the microwave and mash lightly. Add salt as per taste. Serve it hot in soup bowls, garnished with grated cheese. Related posts: Tomato Sou...

Cable, FRP rods and Optical fibre maker Aksh Optifiber has announced to launch of India's first Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) without any broadband in association with MTNL. Aksh under the brand name 'icontrol' will start its service in Mumbai and Delhi i.e. where MTNL has strong presence. The ' i ' in company's brand name 'icontrol' is a symbol of interactivity which is a key feature of Internet Protocol Television. The viewers can view and manage their content according to their choice. The company will provide its subscribers more than 100 channels including Star and Sony channels as well as sports channels of Neo and Ten Sports. In 'Time Shift Feature' the viewers will also have the facility to view last 7 days programme telecast at their convenience. The company has also put 200 movies for 'Movie on Demand' feature where viewers can fast forward or rewind and pause the movie also. In Mumbai the service will be available at Rs...

Hindi Names of Various Herbs and spices : English Name - Hindi Name Sesame Seeds -Til Mustard Seeds -Rai, Sarson, Melon Seeds - Magaz Coriander Seeds - Saboot Dhania Mango Powder - Amchoor Red Chilli Powder - Lal Mirch Cumin Seeds White - Jeera Carom Seeds - Ajwain Fennel - Saunf Cumin Seeds Black - Shah Jeera Garam Masala (A spice blend)- Garam Masala Asafoetida - Hing Saffron - Kesar Fenugreek Leaves - Kasoori Methi (Dried) Fenugreek Seeds - Methi Dana Pomagranate Seeds - Anardana (Dried) Nigella Seeds - Kalaunji Turmeric - Haldi Cloves - Laung Nutmeg - Jaiphal Peppercorns - Saboot Kali...

15th June was Father's Day! Father's Day is celebrated to honor our Father's and forefathers complimenting Mother's Day. It is celebrated by giving gifts, treat, special dinner etc throughout the world. Father's Day is celebrated on variety of dates worldwide. This year it was celebrated on 15th June in most countries of the world. In 2009 Father's Day will be celebrated on 21st June in most countries. Here is the list of officially recognized dates of Father's Day in different countries: March 14 - Iran March 19 - Bolvia, Italt, Honduras, Portugal, Spain, Andorra, Liechtenstein May 8 - South Korea- (Parent's Day) May 1 2008), May 21 2009- Ascension Day- Germany June 1 , 2008, J une 7 , 2009- (First Sunday of June) Lithuania June 5 (Constitution Day) - Denmark June 8 , 2008, June 14 , 2009- (Second Sunday of June)- Austria, Belgium June 15 , 2008, June 21 , 2009- (Third Sunday of June) - Argentina, Antigua, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Can...

Inflation reduce your purchasing power and also your net worth. Most of the Indian's budget has been disturbed due to rising inflation. Many are facing problems due to steep rise in most of the essential items. Recent petrol price hike has made the condition worse. It seems that inflation is not going to come down in near future and as per experts it may go up to its 13 year high at 9%. So it is better to be prepared to cope up with it by using some simple methods. Either you increase your earning or reduce your expenses to cope up with inflation. Here are some tips bu which you can beat inflation and remain relaxed: Reduce your household expenses to 70% of your total take home salary. You can cut down you expenses on unnecessary expenses like non seasonal fruits and vegetables. Saving electricity by using CFL than tube lights. Avoid buying expensive and unnecessary wardrobes. Avoid Partying outside as it is always costly. Housewives can start doing some part time job if possibl...

Hypnosis is defined differently by different people. Hypnosis is derived from a Greek word "Hypnos" means "sleep". Hypnosis is a trance like state that resembles sleep which is induced by self or by other person whose suggestions are accepted by the subject. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis's web site says "Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention. The Scottish physician James Braid is said to be the inventor of term "Hypnosis" in 1842. You must have heard or seen stage hypnotists doing goofy things. Several hypnotist claim to cure disease and take you into the past life which is called past life therapy. Many are using hypnosis as a therapy in medical field to cure mental disease and also using it to relieve physical pain, etc. It is being used today for several treatments. People who use or practice Hypnosis as a therapy are known as hypnotherapist. There are majority of certified hypnotherapist...

In today's business world, small businesses are being started everyday. No matter what the business is, it is important for many different reasons, that the business owner has a business credit card . It is important that the small business owner separate the finances of the business from personal finances. When you have a business credit card, it can be used just as a personal card. This can come in handy when you need to make an important purchase for your business. Whether the purchase is made online or in an office supply store, having a business credit card is fast becoming a necessity to all small businesses. Many small business owners have used their personal funds to make purchases for their businesses. Experts warn that this can lead to disaster. It is difficult enough to run a small business without the added stress of keeping track where the funds came from for purchases that were made. A business credit card will act as the receipt for every purchase that you make for y...

Vaastu, also known as Vastu Shastra, is indeed an ancient Indian science and art that deals with the architectural and spatial arrangement of buildings to harmonize them with the natural elements and cosmic energies. It is believed to have a profound impact on the well-being and prosperity of the inhabitants.  1. Five Basic Elements (Pancha Mahabhutas): Vaastu recognizes the significance of the five fundamental elements - Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Space (or Ether). These elements are considered essential for life and are believed to be present only on Earth. Vaastu aims to balance these elements within the living space to create harmony and positive energy. 2. Directions and Deities: Vaastu assigns specific deities or gods to each direction, and these deities are believed to influence various aspects of life. Here are the directions and their associated deities:    - Northeast (Eeshanya): Associated with Lord Shiva, representing luck, faith, and religion.    ...

Big cities in India are having acute shortage of drinking water, and people in big cities are using equipments which waste water. Yes the Reverse Osmosis water purifier which is used at homes are wasting two third of water it purifies. Reverse Osmosis is a water purifying system which purifies approximately three litre out of ten litre of water. So it waste 7 litrs out of ten litres. If you don't believe this then just check your RO purifier, there are two tubes, one for clean water which flows slowly and second which flows fast and drain water. The water manufacturers should try to think about this as water is a necessary for life and drinking water is very precious. Manufacturers should try to develop a technology which can re-cycle the dirty water which is drained away by RO water purifiers.

DMAT account is a short name of dematerialized account in which all shares which were earlier in paper or physical form are now electronically converted and kept in this account.   Today all the stocks are bought and sold in electronic format and is transferred to new buyer DMAT account within the system. When a buyer buy any stock then the seller transfer the stock electronically in buyer's account.   This dmat system makes the transfer much easier and faster then physical transfer. It also reduces the risk of damage and theft which was more in physical format system.   It is mandatory to provide PAN number and bank account number for opening a DMAT account. It simply works as a Bank account where for payment you issue cheque, here also when you have to give shares, stocks etc you give a transaction slip and the stocks are transferred to beneficiary account.