The government sold GST 2.0 as a “simplification”—two slabs instead of the confusing multiple rates. On paper, that sounds like a win for the common man. Less tax, fewer complications, cheaper goods. But here’s the thought-provoking twist: what if businesses simply use this as an excuse to reprice their products,...
India is the source of petrol and diesel for Bhutan. Yet, when you cross the Indo-Bhutan border, you’ll find Bhutanese fuel stations selling petrol at ₹64 per litre and diesel at ₹58–60 per litre. On the Indian side of the border, the same litre costs ₹95 to ₹105. The result?...
The Setting New Delhi’s 17 Motilal Nehru Marg, once called 17 York Road, is no ordinary piece of land. Spread across 3.7 acres with a built-up of around 24,000 sq ft, it sits right in the heart of the Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone—that rare stretch of the capital where rules keep...
On January 30, 1948, the Father of the Nation fell to three bullets at the hands of Nathuram Godse. That moment has been immortalized in history as the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. But if we peel away the layers of official narrative, Krishnamurti’s haunting words echo louder than ever: “The...
Gurugram today is a contradiction in motion. Trash piles up at every corner, rains convert roads into swimming pools, the air is unbreathable, and traffic crawls at bullock-cart speeds. Yet, property rentals and prices are hitting record highs as if people are bidding for space in an open-air prison. But...
⚔️ There Are No Permanent Friends, No Permanent Enemies. Only Permanent Interests. If there’s one brutal truth about geopolitics, it’s this: nations don’t act on love or loyalty—they act on leverage. Yesterday’s ally can become tomorrow’s rival, and the fiercest enemy can suddenly become an indispensable partner. From Hug-Diplomacy to...
Coordinating Without Allying: India’s Strategic Balance in the Era of Tariffs The Tariff Shock That Started It All When Trump slapped a 50% tariff on Indian exports, it wasn’t just a trade move — it was a political punch. From textiles to seafood, from gems to engineering goods, the sectors...
In today’s digital world, death doesn’t always arrive with a final heartbeat. Sometimes it begins as a hashtag. This week, America saw something bizarre: “Trump is Dead” trended across social media for nearly two days straight. Not because the U.S. President had passed away, but because of a cocktail of...
For years, Nitin Gadkari was hailed as the man who transformed India’s roads. Six-lane expressways, record kilometers per day, and a vision that made him one of the most respected ministers in India. But today, his name is being dragged into one of the most controversial debates in recent times...
When a superpower slams 50% tariffs on another country, it doesn’t just hit exporters. It sets off a chain reaction that seeps into every layer of the economy. For India, the bleeding starts now. For the U.S., the pain will arrive later—but arrive it will. The Direct Hit: Exporters on...
