Opinion

SEBI’s ODR masterstroke in revolutionizing securities disputes

21 Nov 2023 08:59 AM IST

In a recent milestone geared towards fortifying investor protection and refining dispute resolution within the Indian securities market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has enacted significant amendments through the SEBI (Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023. Concurrently, the regulatory authority has unveiled the ‘Online Resolution of

Incorporating the idea of “Punjabiyat” into Cultural Diplomacy of the Indian State

21 Nov 2023 08:57 AM IST

Punjabiyat, often defined as the cultural identity of Punjab, transcends religious, regional, and linguistic boundaries. Rooted in the principles of humanism, Punjabiyat has evolved through the confluence of Sikhism, Sufism, Hinduism, and other religious traditions of undivided Punjab. It encompasses the broader geographical region, including present-day Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and

Beware of the deepfake technology

21 Nov 2023 08:52 AM IST

During an interaction with the media last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged the problem of deepfake. He spoke of a video where he was shown doing garba and how it was being forwarded even by his supporters. Deepfake is a serious problem. Deepfakes are manipulated video and audio recordings

Nurturing change: The evolution of NGOs in India

20 Nov 2023 09:18 AM IST

NGOs exhibit an impressive diversity in their scope and mission, ranging from humanitarian aid and development projects to environmental conservation, human rights advocacy, education, healthcare, social welfare, and beyond. The recent amendments in the regulations governing the submission of annual returns by Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) operating under the purview of

Lloyd’s reparations response sparks anger in India, Global South

20 Nov 2023 09:14 AM IST

The apparently pitiful response, just the other day, by the giant of Britain’s Lloyd’s banking and insurance group on reparations on slavery should put Indians and much of the Global South in a near, if not full fury. And there seems to be no recognition by such slave and colonial

Air Quality improves but the official approach needs improvement

20 Nov 2023 09:11 AM IST

There have been reports that the Air Quality in the capital and its adjoining areas has improved because of cross winds, though it is yet to be out of the danger levels that have been prescribed by experts. The air quality and the pollution phenomenon has become an annual feature

US-China meeting key developments & Israel-Hamas CONFLICT’S implications explored

18 Nov 2023 09:28 AM IST

his week observed a much-awaited development in the US-China relations as Xi and Biden met this week on the sidelines of APEC summit in San Francisco. Though the leaders did not engage in a jovial handshaking, Biden again called Xi a communist dictator soon after the talk, but few contagious

Indian macro is showing resilience amid global shifting gears

18 Nov 2023 08:49 AM IST

Pandemic, inflation, and war have taken not only a toll on the global economy, but also the world economic order. The latest conflict between Israel and Hamas has added another uncertainty in the geopolitical tensions. Oil prices remain high and volatile in recent months due to the conflict in the

PRS Oberoi, Iconic Hotelier synonymous with Luxury

18 Nov 2023 08:48 AM IST

Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi, better known as Biki Oberoi, who passed away earlier this week, was a phenomenal hotelier who gave a new meaning to luxury and hospitality in this country. In fact, he was a pioneer and the Vilas brand of the East India Hotels was his creation and

India, Australia likely to hold 2+2 dialogue

18 Nov 2023 08:44 AM IST

India and Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue next week is likely to focus on the different challenges in the Indo-Pacific amid illegal activities by increasingly aggressive China in the region. “The two sides will explore the ways to expand strategic, military and diplomatic ties to work together to deal with various

Bangladesh gears up for 2024 polls amid controversies over Sheikh Hasina’s rule

17 Nov 2023 09:13 AM IST

Elections in Bangladesh are scheduled for January 2024. A strong ally of India, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, plans to run for office again. Since 2009, Hasina and her Awami League have ruled. But Sheikh Hasina’s government has been charged of electoral manipulation and authoritarianism. This is when America comes into

Priyanka and Jyotiraditya revisit ancestral feud with heated exchange

17 Nov 2023 09:10 AM IST

On the last day of the campaign in Madhya Pradesh, the sudden burst of harsh words between Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Jyotiradtiya Scindia has brought back memories of a bitter feud between Indira Gandhi and Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia, grandmothers of Priyanka and Jyotiraditya Scindia respectively. Priyanka made an uncharacteristic personal jibe