A young tech founder from Bengaluru, laptop in hand, steps off a plane in Dubai’s glittering airport. The skyline sparkles with ambition, skyscrapers piercing the desert sky, a city built on dreams of wealth and freedom. She’s not here for a vacation. She’s here to rewrite her financial future. No income tax, no capital gains tax, just a blank slate to scale her SaaS startup without the weight of India’s 30% tax on global earnings dragging her down. Sounds like a dream, right

The gig economy has exploded globally, reshaping how millions work. From ride-hailing drivers in Lagos to freelance coders in São Paulo, it’s marketed as a revolution: flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to “be your own boss.” But beneath the glossy pitch lies a complex web of structural flaws, hidden costs, and systemic manipulation that traps workers in a cycle of precarity.

A bustling mall, your phone buzzing with a notification from your favorite fashion app. It’s not just suggesting a pair of sneakers; it’s predicting the exact style, color, and size you’ll love, based on your past purchases, the weather, and even your recent Instagram likes.

If you build something great, something that could rake in millions or billions, don’t kid yourself. The big players will come for it. They’ll copy it, strip it down, and make it their own.

Millions of Indians, newly empowered by apps and ambition, are supposedly pouring into equities, ready to transform the market. Yet, the numbers tell a different story. Only 6% of Indians invest in stocks, a figure that’s held steady despite the hype. Nearly 200 million demat accounts sound impressive, but ..

Forbidden Flavors with a Desi Twist: Why the World’s Saying “No” to Our Samosas and Ghee

NATO, standing beside U.S. senators, issues a stark warning: stop buying Russian oil and gas, or face “100% secondary sanctions” that could cripple your economies.

Studies consistently link high sodium intake to a 7/4 mmHg increase in blood pressure, a significant risk factor for heart disease and stroke. The data is clear: urban Indians consume nearly double the recommended limit, and even rural diets exceed it. What’s changed? The issue isn’t new, but its scale is.

To understand why India is resisting this trade deal, we must dig deeper than surface-level economics. The mainstream narrative often frames India’s stance as protectionist stubbornness or a failure to embrace global markets. But this oversimplification misses the profound realities driving India’s decisions.

India leads the world in crypto adoption Index placed at the top for the second consecutive year, driven by an estimated 190 million unbanked citizens turning to digital assets for financial access. Yet, the government imposes a 30% tax on crypto gains, a 1% TDS on transactions, and stringent KYC/AML requirements, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has historically pushed for bans.