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Modi 3.0 budget has a socialist headline, nuclear fine print

Only headline-worthy highlight will be income tax relief for middle class. Most audacious & positive statement? Intent to amend Atomic Energy Act & Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act.

‘Trust first, scrutinise later’— Budget 2025 shows govt is warming up to this idea

Govt remains steadfast in its belief that a taxpayer-friendly regime will ultimately drive long-term compliance and economic prosperity.

Budget 2025 wakes up to Regulation Raj. 3 key points to watch out for

If the idea that regulatory reform is critical has been accepted, the next step lies in arriving at a consensus on what constitutes meaningful regulatory reform.

MasterChef India is more drama than food

The new Indian spin-off is called Celebrity Masterchef. Even though only a handful of episodes are out on Sony Liv, the show seems to lack one key element: Good cooking.

Economic Survey’s proposal for high growth—divestment & decriminalisation

Economic Survey shows sharp decline in FDI. Govt must improve tax stability

China’s AI dominance overblown—DeepSeek creators used ChatGTP, exploited US export loopholes

Between 2022 and 2023, exporting the H800 chips to China was entirely legal. Not only DeepSeek but many other Chinese firms stockpiled them in anticipation of future restrictions.

Congress is not a ‘vote cutter’ party. It’s reviving in Delhi

Kejriwal positions himself as a heroic individual battling a corrupt system. Elected officials are just distractions and a citizen’s only responsibility is to be grateful.

Maha Kumbh tragedy was caused by a lack of discipline. It could also be a conspiracy

If the resurgence of Hindu consolidation results in ritualistic congregations of huge magnitude without discipline, accidents are bound to happen. Devotees need to be trained in crowd management.

Elon Musk is not media’s Enemy No 1. Good journalism still has a place & purpose

Mr Musk has a gift. When he speaks of ‘legacy media’, it touches a raw nerve. But when he tells the users of X that they are the media, you wonder if he is serious.

Indian foreign secretary’s Beijing visit shows progress in ties. Can China be trusted?

While progress at the diplomatic and military levels may help restore broader engagement, China's responsiveness to India’s concerns will shape future relations.

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University townships — India’s chance to build its own version of what America got right

India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.