​India’s VDA Policy at a Crossroads as Policymakers Take Stock

Vijay Raman

India’s treatment of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) over the past few years has been marked by a clear contradiction: the ecosystem is heavily taxed and monitored, yet fundamentally unrecognized within a coherent regulatory framework. This ‘tax-first, regulate-later’ approach has shaped market behavior in ways that domestic regulators are now urgently confronting, particularly amid ongoing parliamentary reviews into digital asset oversight. The Finance Act, 2022, imposed a flat 30% tax on gains and a 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on every transaction. While this was intended to create a reporting…

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​ICMAI Launches Handbooks on Expected Credit Loss and Bank Loan Restructuring Ahead of April 2027 ECL Rollout

Vijay Raman

# Publications provide practical guidance to banks, borrowers, MSMEs and professionals on ECL implementation and stressed-loan resolution The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) on Tuesday launched two professional handbooks on Expected Credit Loss (ECL) and restructuring of bank loans, aimed at helping banks, borrowers, MSMEs and finance professionals prepare for the Reserve Bank of India's ECL framework coming into effect from April 1, 2027. The launch was attended by CMA Chittaranjan Chattopadhyay, President, ICMAI; CMA Manoj Kumar Anand, Vice-President, ICMAI; CMA Harshad Deshpande, Chairman, BFSI Board, ICMAI, who…

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​Oasis Fertility’s Janani Yatra Expands Fertility Awareness Drive in Bengaluru

Vijay Raman

A nation-wide movement bringing free expert consultations, and science-backedreproductive health guidance directly to communities Oasis Fertility, India’s trusted name in reproductive medicine, after successfully completing its tour across the country through the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Gujarat, continues its nationwide fertility awareness movement, Oasis Janani Yatra, in Karnataka with its stop in Bengaluru. This initiative aims to bring fertility awareness, expert guidance, and early screening directly into communities across Tier I, II, and III regions. The event inauguration was graced by…

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Globus Fashion Unveils TAANA-BAANA, A Saree Collection Celebrating Tradition, Craft and the Spirit of the Festive Season

Vijay Raman

~Launching ahead of Raksha Bandhan and the celebrations that follow, the new collection brings together timeless weaves, contemporary styling and versatile silhouettes for every festive occasion~ As the festive season begins with Raksha Bandhan and unfolds into the celebrations that follow, Globus Fashion introduces TAANA-BAANA, a thoughtfully curated saree collection that celebrates the enduring beauty of India's most iconic silhouette while embracing the individuality of the women who wear it. Named after the taana-baana, the warp and weft that form the foundation of every weave the collection draws inspiration from the stories, traditions and…

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Salesforce and Government of Tripura Collaborate to Skill 10,000+ Learners and Strengthen Digital Workforce Readiness

Vijay Raman

Leveraging Trailhead, the initiative will support self-paced learning for students, youth, government employees, and entrepreneurs across the state   Salesforce, the #1 Agentic CRM*, and the Directorate of Information Technology (DIT), Government of Tripura, today announced a collaboration to expand access to digital skills and strengthen workforce readiness across the state. Announced at the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026 in Agartala, the initiative supports Tripura's broader digital transformation agenda by helping prepare students, youth, government employees and entrepreneurs for an AI-driven economy through Trailhead, Salesforce's online learning platform. The initiative…

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realme introduces the realme 16x 5G with the Segment’s Leading 7000mAh Titan Battery and smooth performance starting at INR 23,999

Vijay Raman

  ●        The realme 16x 5G combines ultra-smooth performance, a segment-leading 7000mAh Titan Battery, and a 50MP AI Camera with AI-powered editing features ●        The smartphone is available in Glory White and Endurance Brown across 3 variants – 4GB + 128GBpriced at INR 23,999 (offer price) , 6GB + 128GB priced at INR 25,999 (offer price) and 6GB + 256 GB priced at INR 28,999 (offer price) ●        The realme 16x 5G goes on sale from 13th August, 12PM via mainline stores, Flipkart, &realme.com       realme, the most…

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National Fellowship Opens New Path for Sangeeta Das in Semiconductor Research

Vijay Raman

For many young researchers, pursuing a PhD can be a challenging journey, particularly when financial constraints make it difficult to focus entirely on academic work. For Sangeeta Das, support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste (NFSC) scheme provided an important foundation for continuing her higher education and research.   The fellowship is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible Scheduled Caste students pursuing higher studies, including research programmes such as MPhil and PhD. By helping address financial barriers, the scheme enables scholars to devote greater attention to their academic…

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Rajasthan Gets 2.89 Lakh New Pucca Houses Under PMAY-G

Vijay Raman

In a major boost to rural housing, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan handed over approval for 2,89,355 pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) in Rajasthan. The housing approvals involve a total financial outlay of ₹3,473 crore and are aimed at providing permanent homes to rural families across the state.   The approval was handed over to Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma during a state-level PMAY-G programme in Baran.   The Centre has also completed a survey of…

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​Grandfather-Grandson Duo Makes History: 72-Year-Old Lingam Ravindra Rao and 17-Year-Old Anuraag Scale Mount Elbrus

Vijay Raman

# At 72, Ravindra Rao and his 17-year-old grandson Anuraag Pokuri conquered the 5,642-metre Mount Elbrus, bringing two generations together in a shared pursuit of the Seven Summits For Lingam Ravindra Rao, 72, reaching the summit of Mount Elbrus was not just another mountaineering achievement. It was a journey he undertook alongside his 17-year-old grandson, Anuraag Pokuri, making the expedition a rare grandfather-grandson adventure at one of Europe’s highest points. Ravindra Rao, from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, scaled the 5,642-metre West Peak of Mount Elbrus on August 14, at the age…

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​Faith Meets Ingenuity: How M-Seal Became Kawad Yatra 2026’s Unsung Hero?

Vijay Raman

Haridwar:-  the historic Kawad Yatra 2026 concludes with a record-breaking 4.8 crore Kanwariyas successfully completing their holy pilgrimage, an unexpected household staple has emerged as the unsung hero of the season: M-Seal. While the annual journey is fundamentally powered by unwavering spiritual devotion, its logistical success on the ground owes a massive nod to classic Indian jugaad (frugal innovation). During the Kanwar Yatra, Kanwariyas collect holy water from the Ganga River (usually in Haridwar, Gaumukh, or Sultanganj) and offer it to Lord Shiva in their local temples. The rules of…

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