Editorial policy

#Our promise

Give readers clear, accurate answers they can act on — with every important number linked to where it came from.

#What we cover

Costs and how-tos for the home, energy savings, technology, personal finance, government services in India, and small business. Each article shows the country it's written for, because rules and prices differ.

#Sources we trust most

We use the highest-quality source we can find, in this order:

1. Official sources — government websites, regulators and laws (for example incometax.gov.in, UIDAI, EPFO, RBI, SEBI, the IRS, energy.gov, the FTC)
2. Original data — national surveys, official statistics, manufacturer specifications
3. Reputable publications — established news outlets and expert organisations
4. Industry price guides — only for cost ranges, compared across several sources

Every article ends with a Sources list.

#How each article is made

1. Research the question and the latest official rules and figures.
2. Write in plain language, with a short answer first, then detail.
3. Check every number, date and step against the sources. Calculations are worked out and double-checked.
4. Review before publishing, with extra care for money, tax, legal and safety topics.
5. Update when rules or prices change — the "Updated" date shows the latest review.

#Who writes and reviews

Every article shows its author, and finance, tax and insurance guides can show a named reviewer with relevant qualifications. Author pages list each person's background and what they cover.

#Calculators

Every calculator states the rules it uses (for example FY 2026-27 tax slabs or GST 2.0 rates) and the date they were last checked. We test calculators against worked examples before publishing and update them when the rules change.

#Use of AI tools

We use AI tools to help with research and first drafts. A person reviews every article, checks facts against the listed sources, and edits before it's published. We don't publish anything that nobody has read and checked, and we don't use AI to invent quotes, reviews or experiences.

#News and live updates

Our live updates and news explainers summarise what official sources and established news outlets have published. We don't report from the scene.

• Every update says when it was posted and links to its source.
• If a figure or date hasn't been officially confirmed, we say so in plain words — "reported", "expected" or "according to" — and we update it when the official notice comes out.
• We don't publish rumours, unverified social media posts or claims we can't trace to a named source.
• We don't write opinions about people's character or motives. We report what was said and done, and who said it.

#Fairness to people and companies

We name people and companies only when it helps readers, and only with facts we can source. If you're named in an article and believe something is wrong or unfair, write to grievance@2search.in — we'll review it promptly and correct or add your response where it's warranted.

#Images

Our article images are original illustrations and diagrams made for 2search. We don't use photos of real people taken from the web, and we don't show brand logos or official documents in our artwork.

#Money, tax and safety topics

These topics can affect people's finances and safety, so we:

• Link to the official source for every rule, fee and rate
• Show dates, because these change often
• Avoid recommending specific investments or products
• Tell readers when to speak to a professional

#Independence

Advertisers and companies we write about have no say in what we publish. We don't accept payment for coverage. See the advertising policy.

#Corrections

If we get something wrong, we fix it and say what changed. See corrections.