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As India steers into a new maritime era—shaped by landmark legislation, port modernisation, and digital disruption—a distinct kind of navigator is taking the helm. No longer confined to landlocked boardrooms, Company Secretaries are emerging as strategic legal architects at sea. Armed with statutes instead of sextants, they are charting complex waters of compliance, sovereignty, and…
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Namibia on 9th July 2025, it was considered a visit that carried more weight than it showed. He became the first prime minister to do so in the last three decades, and the timing could have never been better than this. China’s increasing arc in Africa and tightening…
Sports truly serves as a remarkable equaliser, and one of the standout features is how competition highlights talent, ensuring that those who excel are rewarded for their hard work. The thrill of the game often sends adrenaline coursing through our veins, especially when we witness young players showcasing their skills and challenging the seasoned veterans…
By Vijay Vancheswar Knowingly or unwittingly, we are constantly striving for lasting fulfilment in all areas of our lives, including home, work, leisure, and more. When we are fulfilled, we experience a sense of sustained contentment, which translates to peace. The Sanskrit words santushti and sukh-shanti capture the essence of this. Pleasure, on the other…
In Bihar, many people are worried about whether their names will be on the voter list. The Election Commission (EC) is checking and updating the voter list through something called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). This is supposed to help, but right now it’s causing confusion. At first, officials were asking for birth certificates to…
Think ‘robber baron’, and America’s industry captains of the 1800s come to mind. Ruthless builders of railways, and oil and steel empires. While they lacked scruples, the likes of Andrew Carnegie and Charles Crocker wore a cloak of legality. But the original robber barons – the ‘raubritter’ of mediaeval Germany – were thugs, charging extortionate,…
A special Guru Purnima Story There are beautiful stories in our scriptures that depict the eternal truth for mankind. One such story is that of Lord Dakshinamoorthy. Long ago there was a group of four seekers who wanted to know the nature of the Self and were looking for a guide, a Guru. They went…
Despite rising allocations, India’s development goals are being quietly derailed by an alarming pattern of unspent government funds across critical sectors. For the first time in India, the Union Budget 2025-2026 has disclosed the amount of total unspent funds available with the states and Union Territories, allocated to them under various centrally sponsored schemes (CSS)….
At a government ration shop in Latehar district, Jharkhand, Meena Devi waits for her number to be called. The monsoon has been irregular this year—too little rain at first, then too much. The rice she receives today will stretch for five days if no guests arrive, if her husband finds work, and if the children…
