Australian traveller and celebrity cook Marion Grasby of Marion’s Kitchen is based in the bustling Thai capital, and has navigated deep into the heart of the city and its surrounds to discover a few things you may have missed. These are five of her favourite off the beaten track spots that are must-sees. 1. KOH YAO YAI “If clear indigo water, crowd-free beaches and not much else sounds like your perfect getaway then this is the island for you. It’s only a 20-minute speedboat ride from Phuket and yet it couldn’t be further from the bustling crowds. A pretty relaxed spot. Picture: A TripAdvisor traveller “There’s a smattering of resorts around the island with my pick being Santhiya Koh Yai Yao for it’s clifftop infinity pool and practically private beach. Hire a scooter and explore the many beautiful beaches around the island.” A perfect sunset. Not a bad view. 2. KHAO YAI “Not to be confused with Koh Yao Yai, this inland … [Read more...] about Are these Thailand’s best kept secrets?
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India Put Out Best Corporate Tax Regime, Its Story Has Just Begun: NITI Aayog CEO
Washington DC: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Friday (local time) said India has put out "probably the best" corporate tax regime in the world now and asserted that the country should use the strength of its domestic market as the structural reforms make it the most attractive destination for investments. "The perception of American investors toward China changed... They will always be looking for alternative investment destinations. Now, one is Vietnam which has limited skills and very limited domestic market. India should really use the strength of its domestic market," Kant told ANI. India has put out probably the best corporate tax regime in the world now. At 15% with an effective rate of 17.1%, makes it the best country as far as corporate tax is concerned... This corporate tax coupled with the size of the domestic market, plus the fact that you pushed digitisation and structural reforms that have been carried out makes India a … [Read more...] about India Put Out Best Corporate Tax Regime, Its Story Has Just Begun: NITI Aayog CEO
Top 10 suburbs for 2020: How to find the right areas to invest
But a thorough and creative dissection has found a number of affordable pockets in the sprawling NSW capital with strong growth potential, according to Starr Partners chief executive Douglas Driscoll. The property expert has run his eyes over the data and come up with a top 10 list of suburbs possessing his three attributes for savvy investing: infrastructure and transport; gentrification; and the ripple effect from a nearby popular suburb. Mr Driscoll has picked out the potential hot spots in Sydney but the tips can easily be transferable to whichever city you intend to splash your cash. RIPPLE EFFECT OR OSMOSIS The ship has sailed for bargain hunters in eastern suburbs Bondi, Bronte, Coogee and Randwick, but Mr Driscoll says to look at nearby spots Kensington and Pagewood for growth potential. “What typically happens is you need to be in that general vicinity and you look at the next best option which is one of the neighbouring suburbs,” he told news.com.au. He says the … [Read more...] about Top 10 suburbs for 2020: How to find the right areas to invest
Life is a party: 23 easy ways amp up your glam quotient
With the party season up on us, it’s time to give the wardrobe a glamorous makeover! And if you want to be a head-turner, then getting the look right without overdoing it, should top your priority list. Whether it’s opting for pants, going for bright hues or keeping the make-up perfect, here’s how you can shine like a movie-star any party this festive month.... Red gown, Dolly J; sandals, Steve Madden; Golden gown, Dolly J; sandals, Rosso Brunello; earrings, Ruhhette; Shirt, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna; jacket and trousers, Dhruv Vaish; shoes, Rosso Brunello; Skirt, Siddhartha Tytler; cashmere stole (draped as a top), Pink Rose by Swati Pandya; sandals, Steve Madden; earrings, Ruhhette; Jacket and shirt, Siddhartha Tytler; trousers, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna; shoes, Bata ( Shivamm Paathak ) Something short: Rules of skimpy dresses By Ritu kumar, Fashion designerShirt, Siddhartha Tytler; jacket and trousers; Rohit Gandhi + Rahul … [Read more...] about Life is a party: 23 easy ways amp up your glam quotient
Life is a party: 23 easy ways to amp up your glam quotient
With the party season up on us, it’s time to give the wardrobe a glamorous makeover! And if you want to be a head-turner, then getting the look right without overdoing it, should top your priority list. Whether it’s opting for pants, going for bright hues or keeping the make-up perfect, here’s how you can shine like a movie-star any party this festive month.... Red gown, Dolly J; sandals, Steve Madden; Golden gown, Dolly J; sandals, Rosso Brunello; earrings, Ruhhette; Shirt, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna; jacket and trousers, Dhruv Vaish; shoes, Rosso Brunello; Skirt, Siddhartha Tytler; cashmere stole (draped as a top), Pink Rose by Swati Pandya; sandals, Steve Madden; earrings, Ruhhette; Jacket and shirt, Siddhartha Tytler; trousers, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna; shoes, Bata ( Shivamm Paathak ) Something short: Rules of skimpy dresses By Ritu kumar, Fashion designerShirt, Siddhartha Tytler; jacket and trousers; Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna; shoes,Carlton London; belt, … [Read more...] about Life is a party: 23 easy ways to amp up your glam quotient