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FASTag crackdown misses the point

India’s FASTag system was designed to make our highways faster, not harder. Introduced as a seamless solution for digital tolling, FASTags promised...

24.07.2025 10

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Delhi’s war on cars misses the point

Starting July 1, Delhi residents’ cars could be turned away at the fuel pump, not for unpaid dues, but for driving a car deemed “too old.” Under...

04.07.2025 20

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E-passport: Paternalism packaged in a chip

India is finally joining the digital identity race with its nationwide rollout of chip-enabled e-passports. Over 20,000 have already been issued in...

13.06.2025 10

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Quotas, tariffs, and the price you pay

India is said to be on the brink of a historic trade deal with the United States, and if done right, it could mean more than just political wins and...

23.05.2025 20

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Tech tax end will help start-ups

India’s decision to withdraw the 6 per cent equalization levy, also known as the “Google Tax” marks a paradigm shift in the nation’s approach...

11.04.2025 10

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New tax bill is a facelift, not a fix

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s recent tabling of the Income Tax Bill, 2025, marks a significant shift in India’s tax landscape. The...

01.03.2025 10

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Budget tightens grip on a citizen’s wallet

The government’s 2025 Union Budget promises growth, innovation, and self-reliance. But beneath the ambitious rhetoric, one persistent problem...

17.02.2025 30

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Time to take a pop at GST absurdities

The GST Council (Goods and Service Tax) recently announced a bewildering array of extra tax rates for popcorn, sparking an understandable backlash...

25.01.2025 10

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Reasoned approach to vaping needed

In the never-ending debate on public health, some products are subjected to great scrutiny while others enjoy free access to markets. Some recent...

17.01.2025 30

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Do sin taxes really help society?

Large sodas, alcohol, and tobacco are just a few things governments around the world want to keep us away from. It seems governments worldwide have...

15.12.2024 4

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Dynamic pricing to curb scalpers

Coldplay’s Mumbai concert began as just a musical event but now it’s become a symbol of the growing frustration with ticket and resale practices....

25.10.2024 7

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Myths about vaping do more harm than good

Few topics in mental health create as much attention and misunderstanding as the rise of vaping. The mainstream media has painted a grim picture of...

26.09.2024 6

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Shrey Madaan New Delhi