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Can't tax upper middle class more, says Piketty

Describing India's decision to impose a wealth tax way back in 1957 as trying to do too much too fast,\" French economist Thomas Piketty, regarded most for his passionate advocacy of taxing the wealth of billionaires to reduce inequalities, says there's no way the government can increase tax on the upper middle class and middle Indian entrepreneurs unless it demonstrates people at the top pay a higher tax rate.

Decoding the rise of Tollywood in North India

SOUTH RULES THE ROOST

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain critical after heart ailment

TABLA MAESTRO ZAKIR Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart-related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday.

39 ministers join Fadnavis government

MID-TERM REVIEW TO DECIDE TENURE

Delhi govt plans to set up AI labs in schools

THE DELHI GOVERNMENT has announced plans to set up Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs in select schools under its jurisdiction to foster advanced technological learning and innovation among students.

Delhi Assembly polls: Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi

AAP releases 4th list of candidates for elections

Do not criticise EVMs when results not in favour: Omar

OPENING ANOTHER POINT of friction with an important ally, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the Congress party's vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, and echoed the BJP's defence - you can't accept election results when you win, and blame EVMs when you lose.

'We use technology as a force for good'

As IBM's first chief impact officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil drives the company's strategic alignment with business goals and ESG considerations.

Pricey, but a good choice for content creators

● It takes photos and videos that rival digital cameras

Bridging language divide in Gen AI

● LLMs enable multi-language communication

Wireless audio for your music, movies and games

● These earbuds offer a snug fit and strong battery

● Exploring wavy roads of north Goa in the new Amaze with the president & CEO of Honda Cars India

THE HONDA STORY has been as much of successes as of missed opportunities.

Uniqlo takes a contra bet in fashion

● Japanese retailer stays clear of path taken by Zara, H&M

A car fest along the lines of IBW

Will be held on Feb 22-23 in Aamby Valley, Lonavala

From a rollercoaster ride to the calmness of the ocean

The new Amaze (petrol, with CVT and MT gearbox) was launched on December 4, priced ₹7.99 lakh to ₹10.89 lakh Activa scooter is really popular. Maybe we need to take a page out of their playbook (Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India).

The race isn't over yet

● Can the new Dzire and Amaze rev up a slowing market?

Saudi-backed LIV Golf forcing PGA to pay players fairly

For nearly four years, the world's two most prominent professional golf tours battled over players, the moral high ground and outright survival. Now, the feud appears to be ending.

Slow-moving zero

Sebi needs to hasten slowly on T+0 as stakeholders are yet to be convinced

Defining UPSI

SEBI'S PROPOSED CHANGES TO DEFINITIONS OF PRICE-SENSITIVE INFORMATION HAS MERITS AND DEMERITS

Rationalised GST rates key for jobs and growth

While reforming GST, the Centre should remember that rate changes must boost public revenue while enabling businesses to invest and create jobs

Claim denied? You may be at fault too

Withholding crucial details can lead to rejections

How will we assess the PARAKH

● Only if it can integrate assessment standards of India's 69 school boards

B-school admission depends on IQ, soft skills

Even as the Indian School of Business (ISB) has started taking freshers – it previously used to have programmes only for working professionals – the role of admissions consulting organisations such as ISB Mantra won't change.

NPS: Annuity plan without return of purchase price maximises payout

● Go for joint life plan if you have dependent spouse

RBI intervention ensures rupee stability

ALL G10 CURRENCIES BARRING GBP, DEPRECIATED BY OVER 4% DURING CY 24

India Inc raises record ₹1.21 L-Cr via QIPs till Nov

FUNDRAISING THROUGH QUALIFIED institutional placements (QIPs) reached an all-time high in 2024, surpassing the ₹1 lakh crore-mark for the first time ever in a calendar year, fuelled by strong stock market conditions and higher valuations.

Nifty breaks out, set to soar higher

FRIDAY THE 13TH turned out to be an eventful day for the Nifty. It initially plunged 368 points during late morning trade but rebounded strongly to close with a gain of 220 points, or 0.89%.

Sebi eases listing & disclosure rules for public companies

THE SECURITIES AND Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has notified a slew of amendments aimed at easing the listing obligations and disclosure requirements for public companies, effective from December 12.

IIHL to wrap up RCap deal by Jan 2025, say Hindujas

An additional amount by way of debt of ₹3,000 crore has already been raised and kept in a separate account, pending closure of certain activities.

Nissan's India turnaround plans intact

JAPANESE AUTO MAJOR Nissan's plans to turn around its Indian operations remain intact, and it is looking to increase headcount in the country despite the turbulence it is facing globally, according to a senior company official.