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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Time of India
Planning your next vacation in Delhi? Here's your ready reckoner for your upcoming holidays
The beautiful national capital along the Yamuna river includes satellite cities like Gurugram, Faridabad and Noida. Among the largest metropolitan areas in the world, it also has the biggest metro network in the country. Dotted with Mughal era monuments, heritage sites and historical buildings with stunning architecture, beautiful temples, vibrant markets and finger-licking cuisine make it a popular destination for tourists. The best time to visit India's capital-the National Capital Territory of Delhi is between October to March. HOW TO REACH FROM MUMBAI There are several ways to reach Delhi from across the country via road, trains and flights, or a combination of these, as the capital city is very well connected. The fastest route from Mumbai is by flight, which takes around two hours, while the train is not overly cheap compared to the flight, but can take anywhere from 15 to 26 hours. The one-way flight for July costs Rs.3,610, while the train fare starts from Rs.2,260 for Class 2A on Ixigo. Cost by air Rs.3,610 (Mumbai-Delhi flight, 2 hrs 15 mts) Cost by train Rs.2,260 (Mumbai-Delhi Class 2A, 26 hrs). *One way, per person. Flight cost on Skyscanner. Train cost on Ixigo. Live Events WHERE TO STAY There is a variety of stay options, ranging from budget-friendly government accommodation, guest houses, bread & breakfasts and hostels to five-star hotels. Also check out the Delhi tourism websites, html and for all categories of accommodation choices. COST: Rs.24,000 for 6 nights WHAT TO EAT Delhi cuisine is a mix of Mughlai and north Indian culinary influences, and old Delhi is a favoured haunt for non-vegetarian delicacies and street food. Popular dishes include nihari (mutton or beef stew), mutton burra (mutton chops or ribs), butter chicken, kebabs (marinated, grilled or roasted meat) and tikkas (marinated tandoori dish), kathi rolls (vegetarian or non-vegetarian wrap), biryani (meat & rice dish), chole-bhathure (chick pea & fried bread), snacks like chaat, dahi-bhalla, samosas, aloo tikki, and parathas (stuffed flatbread). Desserts include jalebi, kulfi, faluda and rabri, among many others. While roadside stalls offer cheap food costing Rs.50-100 per meal, mid-range restaurants can cost Rs.500-1,000, while expensive restaurants will charge upwards of Rs.1,200 per person. COST: Rs.1,500-2,000 per person, per day WHAT TO DO HISTORICAL MONUMENTS India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar, Agrasen ki baoli, Safdarjung tomb, Siri Fort, Lodhi tomb, Haus Khas fort, Tughlakabad fort, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lodhi Gardens. PLACES OF WORSHIP Akshardham temple, Jama Masjid, Lotus temple, Ahinsa Sthal, Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Moti Masjid, Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Chhattarpur temple, Jhandewala temple. MARKETS Connaught Place, Janpath, Dilli Haat, Khan market, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Chandni Chowk, Meena Bazaar, Ghaffar market, Karol Bagh, Chor Bazaar. SUGGESTED ITINERARY New Delhi DAY 1-2 Visit historical monuments and UNESCO World Heritage sites like Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Red Fort, besides others like India Gate, Jantar Mantar and Purana Quila. Don't miss the sumptuous street food and old Delhi non-vegetarian fare like kebabs,tikkas and burras. DAY 3-4 Next on your itinerary should be places of worship like the Akshardham temple, Jama Masjid, Lotus temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, among several others. DAY 5-6 Spend time shopping at popular markets like Janpath, Connaught Place, Khan market and Chandni Chowk for traditional handicraft, jewellery, artifacts and cheap or designer clothes. If you have time, you can also take day trips to Neemrana, Jaipur and Agra from Delhi. DAY 7 Fly back to Mumbai.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
A higher CTC doesn't always equal higher take-home salary: Check CTC break-up to know actual take home
Suhaan Gupta and Aryan Chowdhury, both top engineering graduates, landed similar roles in the same industry. While Gupta got a Rs.36 lakh annual package, Chowdhury got Rs.24 lakh per annum. Naturally, Gupta expected a much higher take-home salary. However, a year later, he discovered that the difference between his and Chowdhury's salary was only Rs.1 lakh. He wants to know how this is possible despite a 25% gap in their pay packages? At the time of placement, the salary package of Suhaan Gupta must have been quoted as cost to company (CTC). As the name suggests, CTC reflects the total amount a company spends on an employee, not just the cash component of the salary. It includes benefits like the employer's contribution to the EPF , insurance premiums, and other perks. This often inflates the package on paper, creating a mismatch between the quoted figure and the actual in-hand salary. In Gupta's case, his Rs.36 lakh CTC possibly included non-cash components, such as the employer's share of the EPF, life and health insurance premiums, interest subsidies on loans, food coupons and transport allowance. Additionally, a one-time payment, like the joining bonus and performance-linked variable pay, may have been factored in. The variable pay depends on job performance and may vary each year. As a result, despite a higher CTC, Gupta's take-home salary isn't significantly more than that of Aryan Chowdhury. Most large companies follow the CTC model, but the extent and structure of components vary. Hence, prospective employees should closely examine the composition of the CTC before making a decision. As seen in Gupta's case, a higher CTC doesn't always translate to a higher take-home salary. Rather than focusing solely on the total CTC, it's wiser to evaluate its components and consider the benefits that are truly valuable. Content courtesy Centre for Investment Education and Learning (CIEL). Contributions by Girija Gadre, Arti Bhargava and Labdhi Mehta. Live Events
Economic Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
A higher CTC doesn't always equal higher take-home salary: Check CTC break-up to know actual take home
Getty Images CTC reflects the total amount a company spends on an employee, not just the cash component of the salary. Suhaan Gupta and Aryan Chowdhury, both top engineering graduates, landed similar roles in the same industry. While Gupta got a Rs.36 lakh annual package, Chowdhury got Rs.24 lakh per annum. Naturally, Gupta expected a much higher take-home salary. However, a year later, he discovered that the difference between his and Chowdhury's salary was only Rs.1 lakh. He wants to know how this is possible despite a 25% gap in their pay packages? At the time of placement, the salary package of Suhaan Gupta must have been quoted as cost to company (CTC). As the name suggests, CTC reflects the total amount a company spends on an employee, not just the cash component of the salary. It includes benefits like the employer's contribution to the EPF, insurance premiums, and other perks. This often inflates the package on paper, creating a mismatch between the quoted figure and the actual in-hand salary. In Gupta's case, his Rs.36 lakh CTC possibly included non-cash components, such as the employer's share of the EPF, life and health insurance premiums, interest subsidies on loans, food coupons and transport allowance. Additionally, a one-time payment, like the joining bonus and performance-linked variable pay, may have been factored in. The variable pay depends on job performance and may vary each year. As a result, despite a higher CTC, Gupta's take-home salary isn't significantly more than that of Aryan large companies follow the CTC model, but the extent and structure of components vary. Hence, prospective employees should closely examine the composition of the CTC before making a decision. As seen in Gupta's case, a higher CTC doesn't always translate to a higher take-home salary. Rather than focusing solely on the total CTC, it's wiser to evaluate its components and consider the benefits that are truly valuable. Content courtesy Centre for Investment Education and Learning (CIEL). Contributions by Girija Gadre, Arti Bhargava and Labdhi Mehta.
Business Recorder
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
KE-NTDC interconnection project to benefit consumers: minister
KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nisar Hussain Shah said that the interconnection project between K-Electric and NTDC will be pivotal in supplying affordable electricity to the electricity consumers of Karachi. He expressed these views while presiding over a review meeting held on Monday attended by K-Electric CEO, NEPRA Member Technical Rafiq Sheikh, and MD NTDC among others. The minister assured the meeting that the governments of Sindh and Balochistan would collaborate to resolve any issues hindering the project. He emphasised the importance of overcoming all obstacles for the wider national and public interest, noting that once the project is operational at full capacity, it will facilitate the supply of cheaper electricity from the national grid to Karachi, benefiting both residential and industrial users. In November 2024, the interconnection capacity is expected to reduce fuel costs by Rs.5per unit, resulting in an overall savings of Rs.24 billion, showcasing the project's potential impact. Nisar Shah said that efforts would be made to eliminate any hurdles regarding the acquisition of right-of-way land for the project. He stated that the government's focus is on sustainable and collaborative energy solutions that make electricity cheaper, support industrial growth, and ensure long-term energy security. This project is an important part of national efforts to strengthen Karachi as a central piece of Pakistan's economy. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
