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Indian IT in Trouble? Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu Sounds the Alarm

Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu is waving a red flag about Indian IT future, and it’s not just AI or Trump tariffs causing the stir. On April 19, 2025, he called out decades of inefficiencies—bloated systems, over-hiring, and outdated billing models—as the real culprits behind the industry’s struggles. With TCS, Infosys, and Wipro posting weak results, Vembu…

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Humans of Bombay

Humans of Bombay: Karishma Mehta’s Storytelling Empire

Humans of Bombay (HoB), founded by Karishma Mehta in 2014, has become India’s go-to platform for heartfelt narratives. Starting as a humble Facebook page, 29-year-old Mehta turned Mumbai’s diverse tales into a cultural phenomenon, now boasting 3.2 million followers. With no venture capital, HoB earns ₹6.42 crore annually, thanks to books, a YouTube series, and…

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gst on upi payments

No GST on UPI Payments: Government Clears the Air

Good news for UPI users! The finance ministry has debunked rumors about an 18% GST on UPI payments above ₹2,000, calling them “completely false and misleading.” No such proposal exists, ensuring UPI remains a cost-free, user-friendly platform. Since 2020, no Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) applies to UPI, so no GST is charged. The government continues…

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