"Monica, O My Darling"

 

"Monica, O My Darling"

Making the most of last weekend, I happened to watch "Monica, O My Darling" the movie. Below are my thoughts on the film.

From the very first shot to the very last frame, the film "Monica, O My Darling" takes the audience on a journey. Special note should be made of the background music selection, which takes the film to new heights.

Vasan Bala's direction is excellent, and he stands for new age directors who are aware of the scene's pulse. Bollywood need not only be about famous actors and producers.

From the very first scene the audience gets to see the murder Nothing is hidden from the audience.The killer, his motivations, his method are all laid out for us to clearly see. From here on, this whodunit starts getting messier and more convoluted but another good part about the movie is that it's still so thrilling and gripping that the audience doesn't wish to even flinch for even once.

Two performers who absolutely steal the show are Rajkumar Rao and Huma Qureshi. Natural and completely suited to her role is Radhika Apte.

My former employer's senior employee, whose sibling was involved in the film's production, recommended that I watch it.

Panchayat season 3

 Starring: Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Sanvikaa, Chandan Roy, Pankaj Jha, Durgesh Kumar

Director: Deepak Kumar Mishra

Producers: TVF

Music Director: Anurag Saikia

Cinematographer : Amitabha Singh

Editor: Amit Kulkarni

I completed the Panchayat series yesterday . I am not discussing the story here to spoil the show for those who have not seen the series.

The strength of Panchayat lies in its simplicity and realistic depiction of rural life. The TVF team has, remained faithful to its original tone and vibes yet again, coming up with bigger themes, letting its characters’ develop further, and creating more dramatic moments.

The writer of the “Panchayat series, Chandan Kumar, carries the feel of the minds and lives of people in a remote village. In the new season, the show reveals more about its characters, their desires, and their dreams, without losing its signature style. The show, which boasts an impressive ensemble cast, makes supporting characters like Bhusan more prominent, along with Vinod and Madhav.

This season, there is a subtle transformation of certain characters. Manju Devi was earlier happy to be behind the scenes; letting her husband call the shots now showcases her political instincts. She is also more supportive when her daughter Rinki (Sanvikaa) wants to get MBA and, later, a job. The triumph of the show’s is that it has shown their natural progression without being preachy.

Understated charm and high-drama in mundane village scenarios have been the show’s highlights. Panchayat capitalises on them while casting its net wide this season. But the series stays within the world of familiar peculiarities and challenges.

Panchayat has once again shown why it is regarded as one of the best Indian web series. Every scene, with its poignant story and engrossing characters, captures the essence of rural India. Deepak Kumar Mishra,director offers something novel and innovative, as always. This time around, much like in the first two seasons, you will remember every character. Faisal Malik stands out with his impactful portrayal of his character.

The show has some engaging moments, and the performances of the other supporting cast, including Raghubir Yadav, Chandan Roy, Pankaj Jha ,Bhusan are brilliantly portrayed.

In fact, the characters of the supporting artists are neatly written, and everyone makes their presence felt. The ending is pretty good, with a solid cliffhanger.

All reactions:

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Haseen Dillruba

 

watching Haseen Dillruba

 

I just finished watching this thrilling and riveting crime movie with an unbelievable twist at the end.

" Haseen Dillruba’ has its moments of being unbelievable, but it never stops being a delectably dark and defiant love story with a thrilling twist, a tricky marital affair, and as a thrilling crime drama. Its an intelligent, entertaining film that will take you through all emotions.

Kanika Dhillon, the writer, gently nudges audience towards a complete suspension of disbelief as we become willing voyeurs of a racy and thrilling murder mystery

Instead of focusing on the murder, the story plays out like a psychological thriller, exploring how dormant emotions can completely take over one's personality and transform them to the extent that they are hardly recognisable

Both Tapsee Pannu as Rani and Vikrant Massey as Rishu’s personalities undergo a dramatic flip and it is to the credit of both of them that they are so cooly evocative as they effortlessly settle into the changed pace.

Taapsee plays the free-spirited Rani with aplomb, but her flighty and fun character seems like a carry forward of Rumi in Manmarziyan, right down to her obsessiveness.

Vikrant Massey's seemingly simple personality , but riddled with complexes, makes him uncomfortable with women because he is uncomfortable with himself, fixing things for others, but in a mess within, well educated but insular .

It's story has not been revealed because it may be a thrilling experience while watching.

Thappad

 

#Movie_Thappad

Directed by -Anubhav Sinha

Cast- Tapsee Pannu,Kumud Mishra,Pravil Gulati,Ratna PathakSah,Diya Mirza

I saw this beautiful movie only after being in a mood to watch it. During LOCKDOWN days, I saw more movies than I could remember. So, I took a break from watching movies for 3 weeks. Below is my observation about the movie Thappad.”

"#Thappad' resonates with impact in a strong way,This movie tells us all about some or most people living in a marriage, where a wife always has to sacrifice her dreams, her desires,her passion, her career, and sometimes her self-respect too. This Anubhav Sinha movie,Thappad," focuses on gender discrimination to complete the picture.  Sinha's biggest credit as far as "Thappad" goes is that he maintains a balance in tone, never getting overly preachy or loud with what his narrative has to convey. This movie delves into husband wife relationship in a subtle way.

        Thappad" is not about domestic violence, unlike what the hype may have indicated. The film merely utilises an impulsive act of slapping to lay out an intricate portrait of marital exploitation that could be happening within the confines of any household, that might maintain a picture of calm on the outside. Contrary to what many felt, this film is not about creating circumstances that might open up room for a battle of the sexes. This film questions the male entitlement to superiority in a relationship.

    The very brief scene, masterfully written and executed, resonates for the sheer sense of disparity it so simply conveys. Thappad" digs deep to establish the fact that gender discrimination is an outcome of the upbringing of not just men, but also women. The screenplay is quietly effective in the way it shows how the thought of saying sorry, even long afterward, never quite crosses the husband's mind. For Amrita, a lack of remorse sparks off the realisation that her marriage was always built on her husband's ego and not love.

      A beautiful movie where one finds stamp, authority, and class of Anubhav Sinha, the director, to the fore.

Wolves

  

WOLVES

With their piercing looks and spine-tingling howls which they use to communicate , wolves inspire both adoration and controversy . 

Why do wolves howl--- A lone wolf howls to attract the attention of his pack, while communal howls may send territorial messages from one pack to another.Much like barking domestic dogs, wolves may simply begin howling because a nearby wolf has already begun.

Their Habitat--Wolves live and hunt in packs of around six to ten animals. They are known to roam large distances, perhaps 12 miles in a single day. A wolf  can consume 20 pounds of meat at a sitting. Wolves eat deer, elk, and moose, birds, fish, lizards, snakes, and fruit.

Wolf packs are established according to a strict hierarchy, with a dominant male at the top and his mate not far behind. Usually this male and female are the only animals of the pack to breed. All of a pack's adults help to care for young pups by bringing them food and watching them while others hunt. 

 Wolf can run, climb, lope, and swim really well. Wolves can kill their prey effectively because they have incredibly strong jaws, which can bite through even the toughest of animal hides. They can break hard bones in just a few bites. 

Wolves, like many other animals, also communicate by scent marking: leaving their urine and feces on trees or rocks where other wolves will find it.

The impact of tax reforms on investment decisions

 

The impact of tax reforms on investment decisions

Introduction—

Taxation is not just an avenue for filling up the state exchequer but also a pivotal element of the economic governance of the country. In India, both the central and state governments levy taxes. The goal and main aim of taxation are to simplify investment for companies and individual taxpayers by eliminating inconsistencies that provide preferential benefits to particular persons or organizations, streamlining progressive tax regimes, and eliminating gaps that benefit particular groups. Through tax reforms, the government can provide impetus and boost economic activity by increasing private investment capital and foreign investment in the market. 

 

The government introduced a new tax reform known as the Goods and Services Tax with the aim of simplifying taxation in India. Tax reforms were a challenge for the unification of the tax code in the whole country.  In recent times, India has introduced some important  economic reforms to streamline the tax code,increase compliance, the corporate tax rate, phase out of exemptions, reduce tax evasion,the black money Act, etc. The local state government body, like a municipality, also levies taxes in India. In India, reforms have been ushered in with the goals of encouraging investment and stimulating the country's economy.

GST has greatly given impetus to the compliance framework for businesses, drastically reducing compliance costs and thus helping companies in the development and growth of their businesses. The GST collection for February 2024 was Rs. 168337 crore, a 12.5 percent increase from the previous year.

 One way of doing this is to reduce marginal tax rates, as it increases people's disposable income and encourages investment by way of FDI & HNI in enterprises. Increasing the amount that firms can deduct from taxes is another way to encourage investments, make them more affordable, and provide parity between sectors that require a lot of capital and those that don't, both of which can deduct the entire cost of their investments from taxes. 

A reduction of 5% in corporate income tax for domestic businesses in 2019 and 2020 resulted in a notable rise in investment, particularly for larger businesses. In developing countries,a cut in tax  encourages foreign investment, with larger local enterprises benefiting more than smaller ones. Thus, a simplified tax regime has the ability to broaden the tax net and bring workers and enterprises into the tax system. This can be accomplished by offering incentives to companies so they register and abide by the tax regulations, as well as by streamlining the tax code to make compliance simpler. 

Understanding Tax Reforms in India:

Indian fiscal policies have traditionally relied on tax reforms. Its tax reforms can impact many different economic sectors. Where economic development and growth are top priorities, tax reforms become imperative for investment decisions. This is crucial in India, where economic development and growth are top priorities. The effects of tax reforms are decisive for all economic activity, big and small, to make judicious investment decisions that promote prosperity and growth. This paves the way for a mutually beneficial connection between the state and its people, and taxation blends that relationship together. 

Reforms like decreasing corporate tax rates and providing sops by way of waivers or tax holidays for particular industries have also been put in place to encourage investment and increase economic activity. 

Impact on Investment Decisions:

. *Corporate Investments*:

 

Any taxation revisions or reforms have a direct impact on any corporate capital infusion decisions because they affect expected earnings and the cost of equity. For example, lower corporation tax rates encourage businesses to hold onto their profits by increasing cash reserves. This includes company expansionary investment and R&D projects, all of which support economic growth.

Take the case of the CFO of a well-known manufacturing company, Mr. Rajesh Sharma. He highlights, "Our investment decisions have been greatly impacted by tax revisions.". This impacted his company's decision to leverage more money for market penetration tactics, technical advancements, and capacity development thanks to the recent reductions in the corporation tax rate. 

2. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): 

Small and medium enterprises (SME), which greatly boost GDP growth and job creation in the Indian economy. Tax measures, such as lower tax rates and simplified compliance procedures, are tailored to support small enterprises and SME. Which have a significant impact on their investment decisions.  These reforms make them more competitive and support their growth in the process. .

The CEO of a tech start up, Ms. Neha Singh, discusses her experience: "I am a small business owner, and tax reforms directly affect the investments I make. My tax burden under the new GST regime was greatly reduced. The tax rates and compliance burden were greatly reduced.

This saved money helped her with resources that she could use for product development and marketing campaigns."

3. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI):

A better tax regime in India can hugely impact the country's economy through investment. Any FDI investment can only be lured by favourable tax climate by implementing tax reforms. The new Indian government has shown its commitment to promote an open and friendly investor tax regime with the introduction of the Direct Tax Code (DTC) plan and the revocation of the Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT).

CEO of a MNC, Mr. John Smith, says, "Their company has made better investment decisions as a result of the tax reforms in India. For overseas investors like them, the Indian market is more alluring due to the lower corporate tax rates and more straightforward tax laws." 

 

1. *Empowering Entrepreneurs*:

A reduction in tax by way of tax reforms allows entrepreneurs to boost their income and the economy.  Tax reform is the process by which taxes are managed and collected by the government. By offering tax advantages to the business communities for an equitable economic field. It is entrepreneurs who play a decisive role in driving economic growth and innovation. 

Young business queen Ms. Priya Khanna describes her experience:"That tax incentives offered under the Startup India initiative provided her the confidence to turn her creative ideas into a successful business."

 Though taxes are not the only issue; achieving her goals and generating jobs are also important."

2. *Creating Opportunities*:

By lowering the tax slab on individuals and business ventures and improving the fairness and equity of the tax system , it can help create opportunities for economic growth.  This way, tax reforms open a plethora of opportunities for citizens and business entities.

A small-scale startup Mr. Anand Gupta recollects that "he was able to concentrate on growing his  business since the GST regime made tax compliance easier and lessened the cascading effect of taxes. It serves as evidence of how changing policies can drastically alter lives."

Tax reforms promote economic activity more if the burden is lowered on individuals and businessmen. Just by simplifying the tax code, it helps streamline tax payers compliance with all legal requirements without much legal hassle.

3. Fostering Inclusive Growth:

 

Tax reforms greatly affect employment rates, foster economic growth stories, pump investments, and all support inclusive growth of the economy. A reduction in corporate tax, for instance, provides a boost and an incentive to business houses to leverage their economic investment, thus augmenting the country's GDP. But it has other sides too; a tax cut may boost the earnings of entrepreneurs, but it may lower the coffers of the government . This may impact government spending on infrastructure and social welfare schemes and programmes. Some ways to implement tax reforms for inclusive growth include bringing more entities into the tax bracket, ensuring neutral taxation on entrepreneurial income, and minimising tax evasion.

Tax policies that are inclusive guarantee that everyone in society benefits from economic expansion. A recipient of the government's housing  program, Mrs. Reena Devi says, "I was able to realize my ambition of owning a home thanks to the tax incentives for affordable housing. For me, it's about giving my family security and dignity, not just a tax advantage."

This sums up the glaring example of tax reforms in India.

Tax reforms serve as an inclusive guarantee that everyone benefits from the expansion of economic activity. A beneficiary of the government housing program, Mrs. Reena Devi says that she was able to realise her ambition of owning a house thanks to the tax incentive  for affordable housing. For her, it was the stepping stone for providing her family security and dignity, not just a tax  advantage.". This sumps up tax reforms in India.

Conclusions—

In India, tax reforms have a big impact on investment decisions, which affects how the economy flourishes and develops. To uplift the economy of India as a manufacturing hub, it becomes paramount to bring parity to all categories of corporate tax and other taxes. With a slash in corporate tax, more money is being infused into the economy, thus strengthening the private sector.  The private sector is getting  more incentives and influxes of money for their businesses. Tax reforms bring prosperity through innovative jobs, and their ripples are felt across from small business owners to big businesses.

The economic impact of these amendments in tax rates will slowly become visible, as reduced corporate tax would leave companies with excess cash to fund their expansions and bring in more growth stories. This, in turn, will help improve the competitiveness of Indian companies in the global market.

On the other hand, a high tax regime on corporate tax may shift investment to lower tax jurisdiction for HNI investors. Which indirectly goes a long way in impacting a country's growth . The policymakers continue to make the tax system on par with the market and investor  friendly to boost the economy. So that all citizens a part of the progress of the country.  

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