Budget 2026: Govt should avoid hiking surcharge on super-rich, reviving wealth tax; why experts warn of capital flight

Tax experts have cautioned the government against raising the income tax surcharge on high-income individuals or reintroducing a wealth tax in the Union Budget 2026-27, warning that such moves could push wealthy taxpayers to relocate to low-tax jurisdictions and hurt investment and job creation.At present, individuals earning over Rs 50 lakh are subject to a…

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Emotional connections to game characters may play a role in how people think about starting a family, study finds

Recent studies indicate an intriguing correlation between the emotional attachments formed with video game characters and reduced desires for parenthood among young adults. These immersive gaming experiences can create profound parasocial relationships, potentially meeting emotional needs that might ordinarily drive family planning. Low birth rates are no longer a private choice. They have become a…

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