The constitution of an official sub-committee to study the issue of the 1% excise duty on jewellery will hopefully lead to a healthy and informed discussion on the unique structure of the industry, the nature of its product and the need for a sector-specific framework while implementing general taxes
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The Modi government is strong on ideas but weak on execution. Nothing demonstrates this more pointedly than tax
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The sudden turn of fortunes in weather can be attributed to the approach of a fresh western disturbance
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Today’s app ecosystem is designed to interrupt and instead of fostering productivity, generates toxic stress
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The digestive system becomes sluggish, and nutrients from food do not get absorbed as efficiently as when we were younger.
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Just to trigger a reaction I often ask people why their prayer should be answered. The usual response is that they have promised a large donation or given up alcohol or some such bribe.
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Sutanu Guru wonders why the world molly coddles a failed terrorist state. Most Indians don't want any hostility with the neighbour. Most believe in live and let live. But at what cost?
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The proposal for 1 per cent excise levy on jewellery has evoked strong protests from around the country. Even if the proposal is rolled back, as happened earlier in 2005 and 2012, industry associations need to take the lead in drawing up a sector-specific policy framework that takes into account the needs of the industry and the government
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Will the Budget solve these long-term issues? After you have finished with the incoherent bytes on TV and the quick fixes of the dailies, do sit back and absorb the cerebral analysis we have put together by authors who know what they are talking about.
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The central message of the Budget is that the NDA will rely on executive decisions, budgets and a bureaucracy in mission mode to deliver on its electoral promises. Parliament is for public entertainment only.
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