Dr Jaijit Bhattacharya

It is time we start working towards an ‘atmanirbhar’ digital India, and formulate regulations that protect citizens from predatory digital monopolies.

Basic economics shows that indirect taxation distorts the economy and how direct taxation is discriminatory in nature, as many are outside the purview of direct taxes.

Explained in nine points: How all spheres of activity are undergoing sea changes in India

It appears to be obvious that Korean digital companies should seriously look at India as an alternative to China for their manufacturing requirements.

India needs a Tech Acquisition Board, and support private initiatives for creation of new technologies.

The blocking of Chinese apps is not just good for national security, there are several direct economic benefits as well

Though India was late to get into the datacenter game, it still has immense potential

It’s not agriculture, but technology that made India a great ancient power

India needs to create a 21st-century welfare ecosystem to transform benefit delivery programs. The private sector can help.

All it takes is a single website which collates everything about you, and farms out all your benefits accordingly.