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In a cooperative housing society, disputes over maintenance and repair expenses are common. One such issue arises when members living on the ground floor or first floor refuse to contribute towards lift repair costs, arguing that they rarely or never use the lift. But can a member simply refuse to pay because they do not use a particular common facility? In general, the answer is no . Lift maintenance and repair are treated as expenses connected with the common services of the building, and eligible members of that building are required to contribute according to the applicable society rules and bye-laws. The Question Many Housing Society Members Ask A resident recently raised an important question: “Our building requires major lift repairs, and the cost will be substantial. However, members living on the ground and first floors say they do not use the lift and therefore will not pay for its repair. They believe that only members who actually use the lift should bear the expense. What ...

सोना खरीदने वालों के लिए त्योहारी और शादी के सीजन से पहले एक महत्वपूर्ण अपडेट सामने आया है। भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो (BIS) ने सोने के आभूषणों की हॉलमार्किंग फीस में 67 फीसदी की बढ़ोतरी की है। अब ज्वेलर्स को प्रत्येक सोने के आभूषण की हॉलमार्किंग के लिए पहले के मुकाबले ज्यादा शुल्क देना होगा। हालांकि, इस बढ़ी हुई फीस का मतलब यह नहीं है कि ग्राहक को हर आभूषण खरीदने पर सीधे 30 रुपये ज्यादा देने होंगे। हॉलमार्किंग शुल्क का भुगतान ज्वेलर की ओर से किया जाता है। इसके बावजूद यह बदलाव ज्वेलर्स की लागत को बढ़ा सकता है और इसका असर अलग-अलग तरीके से ग्राहकों तक पहुंच सकता है। आइए समझते हैं कि हॉलमार्किंग फीस में कितना बदलाव हुआ है, इसका ज्वेलर्स और ग्राहकों पर क्या असर पड़ सकता है और सोना खरीदते समय आपको किन चीजों की जांच करनी चाहिए। BIS ने हॉलमार्किंग फीस में किया बदलाव सोने और चांदी के आभूषणों की शुद्धता की पहचान के लिए हॉलमार्किंग एक महत्वपूर्ण व्यवस्था है। भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो यानी BIS इस व्यवस्था के तहत निर्धारित मानकों के अनुसार आभूषणों की शुद्धता से जुड़ी जानकारी उपलब्ध कराता है। नए बदलाव के तहत सोन...

Srinagar’s Social Worker and Blood Donor Recognised for His Commitment to Humanity and Voluntary Blood Donation Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: A remarkable journey of voluntary blood donation and social service reached an important milestone when Imran Yousuf Dar, a social worker, blood donor, author and youth activist from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, was honoured with the National Service Ratna Award – 2026 (Special Achievement Honour). The recognition was presented during the Three-Day National Blood Donation Festival and Seva Ratna Samman Ceremony – 2026, organised by Ram Krishna Seva Foundation, Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh). The three-day programme was held on 11, 12 and 13 September 2026 at Ayodhya Dham, Uttar Pradesh. The foundation is headed by Founder and President Akash Gupta and is based in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh – 224171. A Milestone of 25 Blood Donations For Imran Yousuf Dar, the recognition comes at a particularly meaningful stage of his humanitarian journey, following his 25th blo...

Moving out of a paying guest (PG) accommodation should normally be a simple process. You clear your rent, return the keys, vacate the room and receive your security deposit back. But in reality, many tenants face a different situation. The landlord delays the refund, makes unexplained deductions or sometimes refuses to return the deposit altogether. This can be particularly stressful for students and working professionals, who may need the money to pay the deposit for their next accommodation. So, what are your rights when you leave a PG? Can a landlord legally keep your security deposit? And what should you do if your money is not returned? Here is what tenants should know. A Security Deposit Is Not Automatically the Landlord's Money A security deposit is generally collected as protection against certain financial obligations under the rental or PG arrangement. It is not simply an additional payment that the landlord can keep whenever a tenant leaves. The exact rules depend on the...

Today's world is entangled in constant noise, relentless rush, competition and a blind race for external validation. In this chaos, a human being is moving away from himself. Every face has a smile, but behind that smile a deep fatigue is hidden. In such a time, Mayaa SH's new book, "Silent Shores - A Collection of Symphonies", arrives like a sacred pause. This is not just a collection of sonnets, poems and timeless quotes, but a profound and intimate reflection on the art of psychological resilience and emotional healing. Mayaa SH is known in contemporary literature as a highly acclaimed and passionate Evolutionary Feminist. She is seen as a champion for freeing women from the bondage of domestic slavery within the patriarchal social structure. She is a Suicide Prevention Specialist and an Anti-Depression Expert. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the complex interaction between mental health issues and life situations, which can inspire individuals ...

Mayaa SH is a celebrated and passionate evolutionary feminist, a globally acclaimed author, a profound thinker and a humanitarian whose name has become synonymous with contemporary thought leadership, literary excellence and fearless social reform. She stands as a powerful champion for the liberation of women from the invisible yet brutal chains of domestic bondage embedded in patriarchal systems, and a tireless, uncompromising advocate for women's rights, dignity and selfhood. Globally recognized as a specialist in suicide prevention and an expert on anti-depression, her life's work explores the deep, often ignored connection between mental health challenges and lived realities. She believes in empowering individuals to reject the idea of ending life, and instead begin anew — as a stronger, evolved 2.0 version of themselves, driven by self-faith, resilience, self-compassion and unwavering determination. Her philosophy is not just about survival; it is about sacred revival. A F...

The corporate world is often seen as a world of success, prestigious positions, impressive offices, and better opportunities. But behind this glamorous image lies a different reality—one filled with complex relationships, struggles, competition, and situations that are rarely discussed openly. Who moves ahead because of hard work? Who builds influence through connections? And who ends up paying the price for speaking the truth? These are some of the questions explored in ‘Corporate Darbar’, a book by author Alka Mishra (Minky) that presents a distinctive perspective on the corporate environment. The phrase “People Caught Between the Chair, Flattery, and the Truth” captures much of the central idea of the book. Rather than limiting corporate life to jobs, targets, promotions, and professional growth, Corporate Darbar attempts to look deeper into the human thinking and behaviour that influence the workplace. How Relationships Change with the Chair In any organization, a position comes wi...