The remarkable history of Budget

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The remarkable history of Budget The first Indian Budget was presented by James Wilson (in pic) on February 18, 1869. Wilson, whose designation was Finance Member of the India Council that advised the Indian Viceroy, was also the founder of The Economist and described by Karl Marx as an "economical mandarin of high standing". Finance Ministers who shaped India's economy India had as many as 30 finance ministers after it secured independence from imperialist British rule in 1947. And, these gentlemen shaped India's economy which has grown in size at $2.6 trillion. Panda celebrates first birthday in Malaysian zoo with ice cake A giant paniant panda born in a Malaysian zoo celebrated her first birthday Monday with a cake made of ice in front of adoring visitors. New York freezes during annual No Pants Subway Ride Train commuters took part in the No Pants Subway Ride in New York despite freezing January temperatures. Winter storm punishes US with snow, ice and freezing rain All the rage: Beijingers vent their stress in 'anger room' Smash aims to help people deal with the pressures of living in big cities like Beijing. SUVs steal the show at Detroit Auto Show 2019 SUVs and a big pickup truck will get top billing at Detroit's auto show this year, but there are some surprise sports cars and electric vehicles on the agenda. The most popular vehicle of the bunch is the Ford Explorer, revealed ahead of the show. Prayagraj all set to host Kumbh Mela 2019 with modern amenities and security Prayagraj is lit up like Diwali for the 2019 Kumbh Mela. the first Shahi Snan will witness unprecedented crowds coming in from across the country. Bulgaria's oldest city honored as European culture capital Plovdiv, the oldest city in Bulgaria, has been officially inaugurated as the European Capital of Culture for 2019. This Bill will give you the right to ignore your boss (after work!) Getting work emails and calls from your boss when your workday is over? There ought to be a law against that. Well there just might be.

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