Peerzada Masarat Shah Fraud with a feel-good factor is often the most resilient kind. It is affordable, easily digestible, and deeply ingrained in the minds of those who seek solace over substance. The world has seen countless such figures, but nowhere is their presence more intriguing than in the realm of spirituality—where faith meets commerce,…
Sajjad BazazIncome tax sops announced in the Union Budget 2025 have raised enthusiasm among the general public, especially the salaried class. Among other things, the proposal to rationalise Tax Collection at Source (TCS) is also exciting.Tax Collection at Source is an advance tax which is collected at the time of transactions including sale of goods…
Dr. Noour Ali ZehgeerThe Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has recently cleared the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, making 25 modifications across 14 sections. Chaired by Jagadambika Pal, the committee assures that the process was “transparent and democratic.” However, opposition voices and religious leaders argue that the bill contradicts the government’s oft-repeated slogan of “one nation, one…
If India values justice, if it believes in the principles of human rights, then it must acknowledge Kashmiri Pandits as the indigenous people of Kashmir. Kundan KashmiriIndigenous status is a special recognition given to communities who are the original inhabitants of a particular region, ensuring their unique cultural, historical, and territorial rights are protected. Across…
Peerzada Masarat Shah The Union Budget 2025-26 presents a vision of Viksit Bharat, where 70% of women actively participate in the economy. On paper, it offers several initiatives for women’s empowerment—loans for first-time women entrepreneurs, nutritional support for mothers, and financial inclusion measures. However, while urban women and women in formal sectors may find some…
