Mega articles
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HMRC roasted by 'mega' marshmallows after Tax Tribunal dismisses appeal
A London-based wholesaler of American sweets and treats, Innovative Bites, appealed after the HMRC decided that 'mega marshmallows' was confectionery and ought to have been standard rated.
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Google's contemplated mega deal would prompt new fight with regulators
Google parent Alphabet's contemplated acquisition of marketing software company HubSpot would likely spark opposition from regulators even as many experts agree it would not curb competition, and would require the technology giant to open a new front in its battle with antitrust watchdogs. Reuters reported last week that Google was mulling an offer for HubSpot, which has a market value of $34 billion. Google has been weighing the antitrust risks of a potential deal and has yet to decide if it...
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Star Power vs Royalty: In Mandi, a Mega Showdown Between Kangana & Vikramaditya
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut’s fate in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi is shaping into an acid test for "Brand Modi". If she wins, despite all her shortcomings, it would confirm the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) proposition that 2024 is indeed a "lamppost election." In other words, Narendra Modi can swing a poll for any candidate (even a lamppost) who has his blessings with his charisma and oratory. But what if she loses? Where does that leave "Brand Modi"?The question hangs in the air, unspoken...