A depository receipt is a type of negotiable financial security that is traded on a local stock exchange but represents a security, usually in the form of equity that is issued by a foreign publically listed company.Continue Reading
TAN Card Tax Deduction Account Number (TAN) is a unique 10 digit alphanumeric code allotted by the Income Tax Department to all those persons who are required to deduct tax at the source of income. It is mandatory to quote TAN on all TDS (Tax Deduction at Source) returns (includingContinue Reading
The Magna Carla was a Charter of Rights granted to the Englishmen during 1215 AD by King John II. During the reign of King John II (1167-1216) the citizens of Britain were burdened with heavy taxes. As a treacherous and cruel king he curbed the privileges of nobles and clergymen.Continue Reading
Blue-Ship : Stock of well known companies with stable business. Bonds : Bond holder is the creditor of the company and normally bonds are issues with a minimum of 3 years time frame with specific interest rate. Bonus Shares : Bonus shares are shares given to share holder at noContinue Reading
Archaeology, or archeology is the study of past human societies, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material culture and environmental data which they have left behind, which includes artifacts, architecture, biofacts and cultural landscapes. Archaeology studies human history from the development of the first stone tools in easternContinue Reading
An operating system (OS) is software, consisting of programs and data, that runs on computers and manages the computer hardware and provides common services for efficient execution of various application software. For hardware functions such as input and output and memory allocation, the operating system acts as an intermediary betweenContinue Reading
A press release, news release, media release, or press statement is a written or recorded communication directed at members of the news media for the purpose of announcing something claimed as having news value. Typically, they are mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to assignment editors at newspapers, magazines, radio stations, televisionContinue Reading
Amendment : An alteration made in a law or constitution. By-election : It is an election to a seat in a local body or a legislature, rendered vacant during the normal life of an elected body. Brain Drain : It is a term applied to the exodus of technicians andContinue Reading
Jacobinism: An extremist philosophy which believes in the role by terror because only a small group with the right vision can lead a revolution Jazz: A musical form characterised by its social impact and artistic vitality. The oppression of Blacks in America was a major circumstance that gave birth toContinue Reading
Idealism:A philosophical theory according to which there is no matter in the universe except as perceived by the mind. Imperialism: A political ideology in which a King / Emperor forcibly extends his domain over other countries and peoples. Impressionism: The impressionist style of painting aims at achieving naturalism through toneContinue Reading
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