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The great GST gamble and how it could go horribly wrong
The GST reforms are designed to stimulate the economy, particularly urban consumption. The decision signifies the government's focus on domestic market growth, despite the financial implications and potential concerns from states regarding revenue sharing
By K. Sunil Thomas
August 18, 2025
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How Bhavnagar's Maharaja Krishna Kumar Sinhji chose democracy over royalty
Maharaja Krishna Kumar Sinhji Gohil of Bhavnagar made history by being the first princely ruler to voluntarily merge his kingdom with independent India. His vision and sacrifice established a crucial precedent for national unity and democratic governance
Calling it a special milestone, Zakir Khan said that entertaining 6,000 people in Hindi at Madison Square Garden is a feeling that he could not describe
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From East India Company to Big Tech: Why corporations keep seeking colonies
The East India Company’s trading triumphs paved the way for the British empire. Today, Big Tech is carving the world into digital colonies for the US and China. Can India break free?
By Nirmal Jovial
Decoding Bihar's political landscape: New players and old equations
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party is emerging as a new political force in Bihar, aiming to address issues like migrant worker distress and unemployment. The party, however, faces challenges from Bihar's deeply entrenched caste-based political landscape and the established dominance of major alliances and influential smaller parties
By Badar Bashir
‘There is no space for third front in Bihar’: Upendra Kushwaha
Rashtrya Lok Morcha founder and Rajya Sabha member Upendra Kushwaha spoke about the party's electoral strategy for all 243 seats in Bihar, Nitish Kumar's governance, and concerns regarding the Election Commission's SIR exercise
By Badar Bashir
‘We may emerge as second-largest force in Mahagathbandhan’: Mukesh Sahani
Mukesh Sahani, founder of the Vikassheel Insaan Party and a prominent Nishad (fisherfolk/OBC) leader spoke about the party's strong support base and ambitions, seat-sharing strategies with Mahagathbandhan, past experiences with the BJP, and more
By Badar Bashir
'We are prepared to contest alone or even form a third front': Akhtarul Iman
Akhtarul Iman, the president of All India Majlis-e Ittehadul Muslimeen in Bihar, expressed confidence in retaining the party’s strongholds like Seemanchal despite past challenges
By Badar Bashir
‘War 2’ review: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR's spy thriller misses the mark
The latest instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, tries to expand the saga of Kabir but ultimately falls short due to a weak plot, disappointing action sequences, and poor character development
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