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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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SubscriberWrites: A letter to the Finance Minister

The Indian middle class carries a heavy tax burden, funding over 50% of direct taxes. Tax relief is needed to ease financial strain, boost demand, and ensure a fairer tax system.

SubscriberWrites: Responsible Scaling Policies (RSPs) for Generative AI–Beyond the AGI threat

LLMs show great promise for AGI but also pose risks. Safety frameworks like ASLs, continuous monitoring, and addressing disinformation are crucial for safer AI development.

SubscriberWrites: Social Media Influencers–Shaping Opinions, Fostering FOMO, and Eroding Critical Thinking

Social media influencers are shaping opinions, promoting FOMO, and undermining critical thinking by focusing on emotional content, politics, superficial motivations, and shallow advice.

SubscriberWrites: China’s Rise–Blending Socialism, Market Economy, and Tianxia to Challenge Western Models

China's rise blends socialism with market principles, rejecting Western ideologies. Its Tianxia worldview promotes unity, respect, and global influence, challenging Western models.

SubscriberWrites: Restoring Dharma: A Case for Jury Nullification and Vigilantism

Restoring justice requires evolving legal systems. Jury nullification and vigilantism, guided by moral conscience, can challenge unjust laws, aligning legal frameworks with dharma and fairness.

SubscriberWrites: A visit to Kuala Lumpur–a city with skyscrapers and tall buildings

A solo trip to Kuala Lumpur in September, exploring landmarks like the Petronas Towers and Batu Caves, meeting fellow travelers, and experiencing the city's vibrant culture.

SubscriberWrites: Kite Flying Then and Now

In India, kite-flying has been a way of celebrating connection with nature and worship. Flying kites also represents the desire for freedom.

SubscriberWrites: The Obsolescence of Nation-States: A Case for Localized Governance

The future of governance lies in localized, community-driven models, moving away from centralized nation-states that fuel conflict, inefficiency, and cultural homogenization.

SubscriberWrites: Living with Monkeys

To avoid conflict with monkeys, respect their space, understand their behavior, and manage attractants like food and garbage. The forest department should oversee monkey management.

SubscriberWrites: India’s Need to Move Beyond Labour Arbitrage—Focus on R&D, Upskilling, and Business Reforms

The debate over 90-hour workweeks highlights India's reliance on unsustainable labour arbitrage. Shifting to R&D-driven innovation, upskilling, and improved business conditions is crucial.

On Camera

Debt target to central schemes, expect three significant changes in Budget 2026

The absence of major adjustments in tax rates has meant a decline in general interest in the annual budgets, with less curiosity about what they contain. Budget 2026 could change that.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.