Harshit Rakheja

What does a GST probe against exchanges mean for crypto taxation?

The Directorate General of GST Intelligence recently launched a probe over alleged GST evasion against crypto exchanges. Will this nudge the govt to put a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies?

Indian OTT industry poised for growth. But are low prices sustainable?

India's OTT industry is growing like never before now, against the backdrop of pandemic. The regional OTT platforms have also contributed to the rise. Our next report finds out more

What is the Model Tenancy Act?

The government had cleared the Model Tenancy Act (MTA) last year to regulate the rental market and unleash the potential in the real estate sector. Our next report tells more about this new Act

How will the government carry forward its reform plan in 2022?

The govt to take a U-turn on farm laws. It also didn't table any key economic bill in the Parliament. Let us look at how the govt is likely to take forward its reforms and economic agenda this year

Does Parag Agrawal's elevation as CEO mean Twitter's coming of age?

Twitter has followed Google and Microsoft to place an Indian-origin techie at its helm. Does Parag Agrawal's elevation mean Twitter's coming of age, like Microsoft when Satya Nadella took over

What is blockchain technology and how is India planning to use it?

The Indian govt may not be warm private cryptocurrencies, but various states are already using the blockchain technology, which is also the base for cryptos, in many ways. But what is blockchain?

From high-street QSR to cloud kitchen unicorn: The Rebel Foods story

Inside Faasos' parent Rebel Foods' kitchens we see chefs understand automation, machines remember recipes

Understanding augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality

Today, wearable headsets are blurring the lines between physical and virtual worlds. This is enabled by augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality. How do they differ from one another?

Kallol Banerjee on Rebel Foods' journey from QSR to cloud kitchen unicorn

What did Rebel Foods do differently to become India's first unicorn in the cluttered cloud kitchen market? In this interview, co-founder Kallol Banerjee discusses the journey and the way forward

Can JioPhone Next achieve Reliance's ambition of '2G-Mukt Bharat'?

Reliance Jio's smartphone, JioPhone Next, was expected to be a disruptor, but its price has made some analysts a tad sceptical. Let's understand if JioPhone Next can live up to its hype

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Big opportunity for healthtech startups

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission could truly democratise healthcare access in India. It could also be a major boon for India's healthtech startups. Let's understand the scope of this opportunity

Nobel Prize 2021: Who are the winners and why have they been chosen?

As the world reels from the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of science, world peace and literature seem more important. Let's look at a brief history of the Nobel Prize, and the winners this year

Skill gaming startups caught in Karnataka's online gambling ban

Following a ban by Karnataka, fantasy sports and online games like Dream11 are out of bounds for gamers in the state. Let's understand the regulatory scenario for the Indian online gaming industry

Policy vacuum speed breaker may slow down India's booming used car market

The pre-owned car market has got a boost with the entry of startups like Cars24, Olx Autos, Droom and CarTrade. But there's still a policy vacuum here. Let's understand how it can hit the market

A ban, a Chinese e-comm firm and case of distraught Indian sellers

Indian sellers say hundreds of them have been denied legitimate payments, cite a host of other malpractices by China's Club Factory

India and the world want social media firms to do more for 'safe harbour'

As India tightens the noose of regulatory compliance around social media, there have been concerns about the dilution of the safe harbour provision in the country's Information Technology Rules.

NITI Aayog seeks to bust 'myths' about Centre's Covid vaccination drive

"These myths are arising due to distorted statements, half-truths and blatant lies," NITI Aayog added in its statement.