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The unmaking of India’s fountain pens

How the country messed up a competitive advantage and what lessons it holds for the Indian economy even todayPolicies still restrict competition and entry (and exit) of large-scale companies. Once quality and standardization is improved, Indian brands should be able to play on the global stage

9 min read9 Jan 2020
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Splurge or steal, the best gifts for Diwali

From unique spirits to polished crockery, an edit of sparkling gifts for loved ones - or yourself - this Diwali

1 min read2 Nov 2018
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The Y Studio fountain pen

A handmade fountain pen that carries the weight of your words

3 min read7 Apr 2018
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Beautiful and bizarre things to buy: From Train sets to Copper fountain pen

In this weekly compendium of objects of desire, also a Vanities column by Swapan Seth

3 min read29 Dec 2017
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Fountain pens aren’t going away any time soon

A look the forces in play in the fountain pen world and the best brands to know

5 min read4 Feb 2017
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How fountain pens can save your back

Ballpoint pens need vertical pressure to force ink on to paper, that can give back and shoulder pains. Fountain pens need no such pressure

3 min read11 May 2015
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Anuj Poddar, the man behind AP Pens

Anuj Poddar's journey from Calcutta streets to California boulevards

5 min read29 Aug 2014
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Return of the fountain pen

At a pen clinic in Delhi, Japanese master Nagahara tells us the secret of a good nib

2 min read28 Sep 2012
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The Write Stuff

The Write Stuff

1 min read28 Oct 2011
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A case in point

A case in point

4 min read19 Aug 2011
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The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared

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