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GST on textiles: Uniform tax rate through the entire chain is need of the hour

A specific rate of duty also needs to be imposed during import of fabric

Who wins? Amazon's single-brand strategy vs Flipkart's multiple offerings

Flipkart disadvantaged with multiple offerings that don't help in differentiation but add to costs

Jio effect? Telecom industry is at its weakest, govt will have to step in

Indian telecom industry is at a critical juncture & improvement is crucial for its long-term health

3% GST on gold: The yellow metal will continue to shine; jewellers rejoice

The industry, however, needs clarity on standardised billing procedure for selling gold jewellery

WannaCry's origin, modus operandi, impact & safe cyber practices explained

Only real, long term solution, however, remains increasing education around security best practices

Deadly consequences of fake news: When WhatsApp becomes the paper of record

More urgent question for a democracy is why we seem so eager to believe what shows up on the phone

IT's past, present and future: Industry and people will always be important

Layoffs have nothing to do with Trump's visa stance; its impact will show after rules are framed

GST rollout: After rate fixing, let's now hope the transition is smooth

Consensus among GST Council members on rates is commendable and bodes for a good future

Fixing GST rates for 6 remaining items will be challenging; here's why

Five key messages from GST Council's 14th meet and three thoughts on what future looks like for GST

Kashmir crisis: Looking for hope against intransigence

Confrontation between stone-pelters and security forces has reduced, both continue to be injured

IIP new series challenges 'policy paralysis' during fag end of UPA rule

3.35% avg annual industrial growth in Manmohan's last 2 yrs just a shade below 4.1% in 3 yrs of Modi

Armies, para military are arms of the State. They can't create nations

Deploy the Army and the problem will be resolved. But Kashmir is not such a case.

Vipaksh Mukt Bharat: How Modi, Shah want to herald the golden age of BJP

Weapons include hindutva, sundry corruption and money-laundering probes into opposition leaders

RERA: There's no way home prices will go up anytime soon

Given the inventory overhang across India, it is very clear that people are not buying homes

ICJ decides Kulbhushan Jadhav's fate today, but diplomacy still best bet

International Law is largely 'law without sanctions'. Diplomacy is likely to serve him better

India's South Asia Satellite is a Rs 10,000 crore gift for its neighbours

Few are convinced by the reasons Islamabad cited for opting out of this initiative

The Eman Ahmed case has turned into a heavyweight PR nightmare

Eman Ahmed has seen her weight go from 500 kg to some 175 kg or so

Why taxing agriculture is not going to help Modi government

Low farm incomes to make prospect of higher revenues by taxing the sector difficult

Change in financial year: Here's why there's a perpetual worst of times

The changing face of debate since long before India's independence

Now that RERA is a reality, should you buy an under-construction property?

If you are looking to buy a home to live in, it makes sense to still buy a fully finished one