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TopicThePrint-Koan Advisory series

Topic: ThePrint-Koan Advisory series

ThePrint-Koan Advisory series, with technology policy consulting firm Koan Advisory Group, analyses emerging policies, laws and regulations in India’s technology sector.

Start-ups, IPOs flourish despite COVID, but excess liquidity is double-edged sword

Vikash Gautam -
A market-ready idea, partnering with the right investors and aligning goals with them are the bedrocks of success for start-ups.

Modi government crypto tax aims to maximise state revenue, deter low-income investors

Meghna Bal -
The Budget gave a crypto tax scheme to meet several policy goals. But here are the loopholes that you're missing.

India needs an atmanirbhar electric vehicle supply chain before invites to Tesla

Nikhil Goveas -
From Li-ion batteries to electric motors, import dependency has been the only option for domestic electric vehicle manufacturers.

India’s ed-tech is a predatory market. Modi govt can learn from UK, US

Vivan Sharan -
Companies like Byju’s, Unacademy might have adopted a ‘code of conduct’ to ward off regulation, but Modi govt must still fill digital governance gaps.

JPC report on data protection bill has loopholes & more bad news for social media companies

Aditi Chaturvedi -
The amended Bill gives the central govt more power to make key decisions, enough for social media companies to be wary.

Concern around online gaming addiction valid but ad hoc policy is not what India needs

Priyesh Mishra -
Gaming disorder is a mental health subject which needs to be addressed with sophistication and care. Prohibitive or restrictive approaches don’t help.

Parliamentary Committee’s PDP Bill report isn’t enough. Social media liability needs better

Shweta Venkatesan -
The harms that the JPC is addressing are complex. Looking for unilateral fixes are ill-advised ways to devise solutions.

Sriki-Bitfinex scandal exposed gap in crypto exchange. Govt must pass innovation-friendly law

Meghna Bal -
Parliamentary Committee on Finance to evolve a consensus on crypto regulation. The question is—what should it look like?

India-US digital trade is going through a bad patch. USTR Tai’s visit can begin fixing it

Mohit Kalawatia -
The next few months will test India-US commitments to a strategic partnership. Digital cooperation is a vital part of it.

OECD’s global tax framework is a win-win for India. Just focus on our long-term gains

Mohit Kalawatia -
The multilateral agreement has come against the backdrop of visible populist angst against large transnational companies across the world.
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Opinion

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

Kushan Mitra -
This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Are we dating the same guy? Whisper networks trend aims to expose creeps

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

Economy

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Mrinalini Dhyani -
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

Defence

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

National Interest

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Shekhar Gupta -
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?

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