Tehelka - February 28 2017

In this issue

1: Present budget is nothing but plagiarism of policies
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley came out with the announcements that had nothing much for general public as the government weakly imitated the entire social sector programs of the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government. p 14-15
2: How safe is it to invest in MLM-based firms?
Social media exchange companies such as Webwork and Social Trade, who were luring investors with promising payment schemes, are now facing backlash from its members and RBI, reports Tehelka Bureau (p-24-25)
3: No word on unsung heroes amid politics of jingoism
Decades later, when humiliating adversaries has become a norm, a few election candidates are towing the same line and seeking vote in the name of patriotism. P-66

Budget 2017-2018 New Or Old?

While some say it is plagiarism of earlier policies, others find it strategically safe. A few others call it an ‘uncharitable’ move.

5 mins

Uncharitable it may be called

Withdrawing the benefits of tax exemption for donations to charitable and religious institutions under Secton 80G of the Act will directly hurt their functioning writes MY SIDDIQUI.

4 mins

Cyber Robberies Expose Our Sordid Underbelly

While the government is pressing for cashless transaction, more people are becoming victims of cyber robberies amid weak encryption policies and slack cyber security measures taken by the general public, writes SANJIB SINHA.

7 mins

TN Politics Reopen Debate On Governors' Powers

Amid chaos surrounding Jayalalithaa’s death, Sasikala’s jail, expulsion of Panneerselvam from party and EK Palanisamy being named new party chief, the role of governor remains a bit obscure.

5 mins

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