The price of a great Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is celebrated around the world. It has historical roots that go all the way back to the 5th century AD. Like most modern holidays, it’s current, commercialized form is a... Read more »

How to opt out of nearly everything

The world is full of advertising. There are so many products and services crammed into the marketplace, each trying desperately to grab your attention. Sometimes it feels like there’s never a moment... Read more »

Apps speed on, law to catch up

Listing taxi service aggregators under the IT Act is innovative, but the need of the hour is a uniform law Read more »

Audit committee apathetic towards internal audit?

Intensive engagement with the internal auditor is needed to understand challenges it faces in achieving excellence Read more »

Quibbling on services and goods

There is a mass of judgments on the question whether a state government can levy tax on works contracts which involve elements of both service and sale of goods Read more »

The simple beauty of paycheck budgeting

  We tend to treat money like a big picture problem that can be solved with big picture solutions. Ideally, with the right knowledge and a little effort, you can plan out your... Read more »

How to avoid hidden fees

The world is a costly place. Prices go up, while income stays the same. It’s hard enough to make your money balance out when you know what you’re spending. Unfortunately, quite often... Read more »

The case of missing regulators

Govt should focus on having regulators in mining, coal, highways, railways, and empowering existing ones Read more »

‘Govt needs adequate support from MNCs’

India's first bilateral APA was recently signed with Japan Read more »

‘Bilateral APAs eliminate double taxation’

According to the APA-related frequently asked questions (FAQs), no bilateral APAs are currently permissible in the absence of Article 9 in the respective double taxation avoidance agreement between India and the respective... Read more »