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| Clear our cities of all hoarding muck
27/09/2025

| Clear our cities of all hoarding muck

Illegal hoardings in Indian cities, especially during festive seasons, pose a significant public safety threat, tragically evidenced by the 2024 Mumbai collapse that killed 17. Political interference and bureaucratic failures allow these violations to proliferate despite existing rules. Authorities ...

| Duty-free shopping in the time of FTAs?
27/09/2025

| Duty-free shopping in the time of FTAs?

Duty-free shopping, once a status symbol for Indian travellers, has lost its allure as liberal import policies and increased travel mean local prices often match airport rates. While convenience on arrival still holds value, airport retail must innovate by offering exclusive items and rethinking its...

| IndusInd Bank scandal: Who ignored the red flags in Rs 2,500 crore hole?
27/09/2025

| IndusInd Bank scandal: Who ignored the red flags in Rs 2,500 crore hole?

Mumbai Police launched a probe into IndusInd Bank's ₹2,500 crore accounting hole. This event reveals corporate governance failures. The bank's board did not ensure accurate financial reports. Auditors overlooked a large derivatives portfolio. Regulators had concerns but did not fully disclose find...

| GST discount deewane
27/09/2025

| GST discount deewane

Ramesh transforms into a "Discount Avenger" during Navratri, splurging on gadgets like smart fridges and LED lights, rationalizing it with perceived GST savings. Concurrently, a group of friends maintains a "cyclical economy" by re-gifting the same dry fruit box annually, a tradition now marked by e...

| Kolkata floods, Gurugram congestion signal risks for India’s emerging cities
27/09/2025

| Kolkata floods, Gurugram congestion signal risks for India’s emerging cities

As India pushes its Viksit Bharat vision, emerging cities like Pune, Ujjain, Bhubaneswar and Greater Noida face lessons from Kolkata and Gurugram. Kolkata’s floods and Gurugram’s congestion expose risks of poor planning, density, and climate vulnerability.

| Play sound of music to tech bro ears
27/09/2025

| Play sound of music to tech bro ears

Robert Wise’s The Sound of Music, released 60 years ago, is more than a musical—it offers lessons in leadership and adaptability. Maria models user-centric design through music, Captain Von Trapp shifts from authoritarian to empathetic leadership, and the family’s escape showcases strategic pi...

| A handshake says it all
27/09/2025

| A handshake says it all

The handshake, a timeless gesture, symbolizes reconciliation, friendship, and assurance from childhood. It maintains deep meaning in digital communication, politics, and sports, signifying bonding and moving past conflict. Even as modern interactions shift to digital exchanges, a physical handshake ...

| Bitter pill, not poison: 100% Trump tariff on imported meds can act as smelling salt for Indian pharma
27/09/2025

| Bitter pill, not poison: 100% Trump tariff on imported meds can act as smelling salt for Indian pharma

Trump's 100% tariff on imported branded drugs poses limited immediate threat to Indian pharma, as it excludes generics, India's main US export. This policy signals a US push for domestic production, prompting Indian firms to diversify markets, expand US manufacturing, and innovate to secure future g...

🇺🇸💼 What if Nadella or Pichai never made it big? 🤯 Without H-1B visas, US boardrooms might have looked very different 👀....
26/09/2025

🇺🇸💼 What if Nadella or Pichai never made it big? 🤯 Without H-1B visas, US boardrooms might have looked very different 👀. Do you think America’s tech dominance depends on immigrant talent?👇

A new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, initiated by the Trump administration, could reshape corporate leadership in the U.S. by limiting...

| GST cuts to 5% on 400+ items set to boost consumption, ease inflation
26/09/2025

| GST cuts to 5% on 400+ items set to boost consumption, ease inflation

The GST rate cuts announced on September 3, reducing the median rate from 12% to 5% on over 400 goods and services, are expected to boost domestic consumption, especially during the festive season. Consumer, healthcare, automotive, and construction-related sectors stand to benefit, while inflation m...

| Catching Autumn
26/09/2025

| Catching Autumn

Autumn arrives gently, blending the retreat of monsoon with a whisper of winter. Crisp mornings invite lingering, trees shed leaves like old stories, and skies turn brilliantly blue. Festivals, marigolds, and the sway of kash flowers add color and scent.

| An offering to divine
26/09/2025

| An offering to divine

Aarti, a central ritual in Indian festivals, embodies the essence of devotion as described in the Bhagavad Gita. It symbolizes the devotee's surrender and love, dispelling ignorance through circling flames and resonant chants.

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