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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

NextGen GST reform: Transformative leap for India's economic future

The NextGen GST reforms represent a bold reengineering of India's tax landscape, balancing simplicity, inclusivity, and economic competitiveness. By addressing structural inefficiencies, reducing consumer costs, and empowering businesses, they lay the groundwork for sustained growth, writes Major General Dilawar Singh. Sep 4, 2025
G7 summit 2025

Trade, technology, trust: G7's economic balancing act

The 2025 summit is more than a routine gathering; it is a crucible for the G7's economic identity and global relevance. Its ability to reconcile national interests with collective action on trade, technology, and supply chains will determine whether it remains a vital actor or fades into managed irrelevance. Jun 15, 2025
G7 Summit

G7 at 50: Legacy, leverage, and limits of influence

The G7's legacy will not be measured in communiqués or photo-ops, but in its capacity to shape the future amidst chaos. The verdict is as stark as it is inescapable: adapt, or become a footnote in the annals of history. Jun 15, 2025
Bashir Ahmed.

How one man in his 100-year-old shop is keeping Kashmir's newspaper culture alive

The article chronicles the life and legacy of Bashir Ahmed, who has been running Bashir News Agency — a century-old newspaper shop in Nowhatta — for the past 45 years. Despite the sharp decline in print readership due to the rise of digital media, Bashir continues to open his shop before dawn every day, driven not by profit but by passion. Jun 5, 2025
From Commerce Graduate to Cultural Custodian, Kashmiri Artisan Restores Traditional Glazed Pottery.

This Kashmiri Potter turns wheel of time; rekindles centuries-old glazed craft

Mohammad Umar Kumar, a 29-year-old commerce graduate from Kashmir, is leading the revival of the nearly extinct traditional Dalgate glazed pottery. Inspired by his father and guided by local artisans, Umar has dedicated himself to preserving this cultural heritage through handcrafted pottery made from locally sourced clay. Jun 2, 2025
Mahatta & Co.: Preserving Kashmir's Legacy Through the Lens for Over a Century

Inside Kashmir's oldest photo studio: Rare look at Mahatta & Co.'s 100-year legacy

Established in 1905 by Amarnath and Ram Chand Mehta, Mahatta & Co. has been a silent witness to Kashmir's history, preserving its people, landscapes, and traditions through photography. The studio introduced color photography to Srinagar in 1957 and became a hub for portraits, historic events, and notable figures. Despite challenges like Partition and modernization, Mahatta has adapted, transforming into a cultural space with an art gallery, a café, and a digital archive. As its legacy continues, Mahatta & Co. remains a timeless keeper of Kashmir's rich heritage, ensuring its stories endure for generations. Mar 17, 2025
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