Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the 53rd GST Council meeting, in New Delhi Image| (PTI)

53rd GST Council Meeting: 10 takeaways, what’s getting cheaper and what’s getting costlier

Hold onto your wallets, folks! The 53rd GST (Goods and Services Tax) Council meeting was a whirlwind of rate cuts, exemptions, and eyebrow-raising decisions that will affect everything from your morning milk packets to your next electric vehicle purchase. Whether you’re a taxpayer, business owner, clueless like me or just someone who loves to keep […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw, L Murugan | Image: PTI

Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as I&B Minister amidst growing digital challenges in Modi 3.0

As Ashwini Vaishnaw joins the Modi 3.0 cabinet for his second term as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, he faces a multitude of pressing issues that require immediate attention. With his consolidated responsibilities in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the I&B Ministry, one of the most urgent challenges, Vaishnaw needs […]

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Nobody's Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness | Image Amzon, LinkedIn

Mastering the Art of Snooze: A review of ‘Nobody’s Sleeping’ by Dr Bijoy E. John

Admit it, we’ve all been there: tossing and turning, chasing that elusive good night’s sleep like it’s a mythical creature. Whether it’s the late-night doom-scrolling, endless Netflix binges, or just plain old insomnia, restful sleep often feels like a fantasy. Enter ‘Nobody’s Sleeping: 7 Proven Sleep Strategies for Better Health and Happiness’ by Dr Bijoy […]

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Shipping has been disrupted by Houthi attacks on cargo vessels in the Red Sea

Red Sea Crisis: Is Yemen’s Houthi havoc a ploy to gain global recognition and legitimacy?

The Red Sea, a vital maritime corridor, has turned into a theatre of conflict, with over 133 occurrences targeted since November 2023, including nearly 40 vessels that were hit by drones or missiles and in some cases taken over by Somali pirates. The assailants? The Houthis, an Islamist political and military organisation from Yemen, are […]

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