A few hours after AR Rahman won two Oscars for his performance in Slumdog Millionaire, former finance minister P Chidambaram, who is now the home minister, suggested that tax exemption be given if there is a cash component to the awards. It turns out the awards only have a gold-plated statue which weighs 3.85 kg and is 34 cm tall.
Taxes: Missed opportunity
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First Published: Feb 24 2009 | 12:46 AM IST
