Writing
Essays and notes
On public policy, tax and the Union Budget, on friendship, technology and the way we live. Some begin with a public event; others with an ordinary day.
Governance & Public Policy
31 January 2024 · 1 min read
Interim Union Budget 2024 – Vote on Account
A pre-budget reflection on India's growth path and vote on account.
Governance & Public Policy
28 January 2023 · 1 min read
Union Budget 2023 – Bharat-varsh
A reflection on Bharat, infrastructure, taxation and economic growth.
Governance & Public Policy
30 January 2021 · 4 min read
Union Budget 2021 – The Post COVID Bharat
A pre-budget forecast after the year of COVID: direct taxation, indirect taxation and corporate governance.
Tax & Finance
22 July 2020 · 3 min read
Income Tax Filing – The Everlasting Conundrum
A ready reckoner on which Income Tax Return to file, and the presumptive income schemes under sections 44AD, 44AE and 44ADA.
Governance & Public Policy
22 January 2020 · 3 min read
Union Budget 2020 – The Paradigm Shift
As a new decade begins, a case for simpler taxes, fewer subsidies and lighter compliance in a time of changing spending.
Reflection
2 February 2015 · 1 min read
Define FRIENDSHIP : Complexity = ∞
Friends define the parameters of how much you have enjoyed life.
Reflection
18 January 2015 · 2 min read
D for Depression – D for Dangerous
On valuing life, and on finding the one person you can talk to.
Society & Technology
20 April 2014 · 1 min read
90's Kids and the Kids Nowadays!
A reflection on technology, nostalgia, family and human connection.