When you cast your vote, you choose more than a political leader—you choose who will be entrusted with managing public money. Bharat, a 28-year-old software engineer, walked into a polling booth to cast his vote with confidence. He followed political debates, watched campaign speeches, and regularly discussed current affairs with friends. But when someone asked him where his taxes went, how the government funded welfare schemes, or what rights he held as a taxpayer, he had no

The strongest-looking balance sheets can sometimes conceal the greatest risks. AI generated image Imagine a person named Bharath who wants to buy a house. He visits a bank and tells the bank that he earns Rs 1 lakh per month and has savings of Rs 10 lakh. On paper, Bharath appears financially strong. However, Bharath forgets to mention that he is involved in a court case where he may have to pay Rs 20 lakh in damages. He has also guaranteed a friend's loan of Rs 15 lakh, and