Saket Kumar Singh

  When the people of Bihar cast their votes in early November 2025, they will participate in what might aptly be called a festival of democracy —one of the largest and most politically significant elections in India in recent times. The stakes are high: the results will shape not only who governs the state of Bihar, but also send ripples across national politics. In this blog I will explore the background, stakes, key players, electoral machinery, issues at the fore, and what to watch for as the state heads to polls on 6 and 11 November and counting on 14 November . 1. Why this election matters Bihar is India’s third-most populous state, and its politics is often viewed as a micro-cosm of the larger shifts in Indian democracy — caste dynamics, regional versus national parties, migration, and development. The 2025 assembly election (for all 243 seats) carries particular import for several reasons: Assembly term ending : The term of the current Legislative Assembly ends on 22 Nove...

  The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has long been a significant element of India’s tax framework, simplifying the tax structure by unifying various indirect taxes like VAT, service tax, excise duty, and more. Introduced in 2017, GST was aimed at making business operations smoother, minimizing tax cascading, and fostering economic growth. However, with the new GST rate revisions announced in recent months, many consumers are left wondering how these changes will affect their daily lives and purchasing power. In this post, we’ll explore the key changes in the GST rate, how they impact consumers, and what this means for the economy at large. We will also analyze the potential benefits and challenges posed by the revised tax slabs. What Are the New GST Rates? The GST system in India is divided into multiple tax slabs to ensure that essential items are taxed at lower rates, while luxury or non-essential items are taxed at higher rates. The key changes in the GST rate structure that ca...

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  Cricket between India and Pakistan has always been more than just boundaries, wickets, or match results. It’s an emotional, political, cultural collision; a mirror for tensions, hopes, wounds, and identity in South Asia. Over the decades, many controversies have arisen — some over umpiring or players’ behavior, many more from what lies behind the scenes: political tension, cross‑border conflict, public sentiment, nationalism, security, diplomacy. In this post, I’ll trace key controversies past and present, analyze what fuels them, and examine how they affect players, boards, fans — and whether the rivalry can ever be just sporting again. Historical Background Partition, Conflict, and Identity Since the partition in 1947, India and Pakistan have had adversarial relations—multiple wars, territorial disputes, regular diplomatic friction. Cricket became, almost from the beginning, another front of engagement. Matches were never neutral; even bilateral series had to be justified ...

  Completing Class 12 marks a significant milestone—your gateway to higher education and professional growth. But with numerous streams and myriad opportunities, choosing the right entrance exams can feel overwhelming. From engineering and medicine to design, law, agriculture, and more, each path leads to diverse careers. This guide unpacks major entrance exams by stream, preparation strategies, prevalent challenges, and actionable tips to succeed. We also spotlight SayuFinserv.com , a forward‑looking platform offering certification courses to boost financial acumen and career readiness. 1. Engineering & Architecture a) JEE Main & Advanced The primary route for engineering aspirants, JEE Main qualifies students for prestigious institutes like NITs, IIITs, and centrally funded polytechnics. Qualifying candidates are eligible for JEE Advanced , the gateway to IITs. b) BITSAT An all‑India computer‑based test for admissions to BITS Pilani, Goa, and Hyderabad. Requires ≥7...

This major reform marks the most significant overhaul since GST’s inception and is designed to simplify taxation, boost consumption, and assist both consumers and businesses across sectors. 1. Introduction: GST 2.0 – A Diwali Gift to India On September 3 and 4, 2025 , at the 56th GST Council meeting , India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a comprehensive revamp of the GST structure. This reform replaces the complex four-tier tax system with a simplified framework, shrinking the slabs to just three —a bold push toward GST 2.0 . Anticipated to come into force from 22 September 2025 , the first day of Navratri, the changes are already being hailed as a “Diwali gift” to consumers and farmers. The reform aims not only to reduce tax complexity but also to stimulate growth by easing the tax burden on essential goods while discouraging consumption of luxury and harmful products. 2. Simplified Tax Slabs: From Four to Two (Plus a Special Rate) Previous structure: F...