Before 2017, India’s indirect tax system was fragmented. Businesses had to deal with multiple levies such as VAT, service tax, excise duty, GST, luxury tax, entertainment tax, and purchase tax.
The Middle East has never been just another region. What happens there often spills over its borders, touching energy prices, global security, and the way major powers deal with one another. For most of the last century, oil explained much of its importance. That remains true, but the story today is wider and far more…
The twenty first century has rewritten the rules of politics. Power is more fluid, information moves faster than institutions, citizens are older in some places and younger in others, and global problems cross every border.
Money is changing faster than most people realize. In the last 15 years, a new form of money, digital currencies such as cryptocurrencies, moved from niche forums into global markets. At the same time, central banks around the world began exploring government-issued digital currencies. These two trends are different in origin and purpose, but together…
Global warming is no longer a future menace; it is affecting Indian agriculture today. Rising temperatures, shifting monsoon patterns, and extreme weather are creating real challenges for farmers across the country. This article explains how these changes are impacting crop yields, farmer income, and food security, while highlighting updated figures and credible sources from 2025….
Health isn’t just not being sick. At its core, it’s a full and balanced state where your body, mind, and environment come together in harmony. Let’s explore this idea more deeply, with data, stories, and practical steps. What Does “Health” Really Mean? 1. Health as More Than the Absence of Illness Since 1948, the World…
In Indian cricket, where young talent often emerges from unexpected corners, Salman Nizar’s rise has been one of the most exciting stories in recent years. A cricketer from Kerala, Salman has carved his place in the game with fearless batting and a style that reflects both discipline and audacity. From his early years in the…
The Islamic world between the eighth and fourteenth centuries was a fertile ground for ideas. Scholars collected knowledge from earlier civilizations, tested it, corrected it, and added original thinking that later fed the rise of early modern Europe and modern science. Below, I profile ten Muslim scholars whose work changed the course of mathematics, medicine,…
BRICS is no longer the four-country acronym it once was. Between 2023 and 2025, the grouping widened to include countries from the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. That expansion changes the size and ambition of the forum. For India, the shift matters in three linked ways. It affects India’s diplomacy, trade, and investment options,…
Artificial intelligence has moved from labs into classrooms across India. Schools and colleges are experimenting with new curricula, training teachers, and building projects that use real datasets. At the same time, policy is starting to set the direction. The goal is simple. Help students learn better, help teachers teach better, and prepare graduates for a…
