Wangchuk Fights Enduring Ladakh’s Statehood Battle
Renowned for his activism in climate change and education reform, Sonam Wangchuk concluded his 21-day hunger strike on Tuesday, signifying a notable advancement in Ladakh’s continuous endeavor for statehood and incorporation under the Sixth Schedule of India’s Constitution. However, he reaffirmed his dedication to persisting in the struggle. Wangchuk’s rallying cry rekindled a surge of…
J&K After Article 370 Abrogation
Since the cancellation of Article 370 in 2019, which removed Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status and divided the state into two Union Territories, the region has been governed directly by the President and has only seen two local body elections. The economic situation in the area has been mixed since 2019. In the financial…
T+0 Settlement Cycle: Check SEBI’s New Guidelines
Yesterday, SEBI announced that the same-day settlement cycle would be launched on March 28 for testing. This beta version will include only 25 stocks and is optional for brokers to participate. SEBI has rolled out this testing phase to ensure that the new settlement cycle is glitch-free and works smoothly after its launch for the…
Vantara – Spiritual Path To Animal Welfare
In Hinduism, animals hold the utmost grandeur regarding spirituality, strength and control. Whether it’s Durga’s Lion, Indra’s white elephant, Shiva’s snake or bull, Vishnu’s eagle, Sraswati’s hamsa, Kartikeya’s peacock or Krishna’s cow, these creatures are revered as divine beings personifying various gods and goddesses in mythology. Believing in the narrative where Shri Ram aided and…
Indian Startups Expected to Raise $8-12 Billion In 2024
Ranjan Anandan, the managing director of Peak XV, said that Indian startups are expected to raise $8-12 billion this year while highlighting the country’s vibrant startup ecosystem. In an interview with Startup Mahakumbh event, he stated that, in a country like India, where startups play a major role in the country’s economic growth, $ 10…
First ‘Startup Mahakumbh’: All The Highlights Of The Event
The Indian economy is the fastest-growing in the world, and startups have played a huge role in its growth. As many as 100,000 startups were started in 2023 alone. For this reason, the government of India introduced a three-day event in Delhi called the ‘Startup Mahakumbh’. The event’s sole purpose was to bolster the Indian…
India’s Import Tax Cuts Present An Opportunity For Tesla
Last Friday, the Indian government announced that it would cut the import tax on vehicles, which is exactly what electric car manufacturers like Tesla and other competitors are looking for to get their foot set in the third-largest car market in the world. For years now, the import tax in India has been very hefty….
For Them Age is Just a Number
It is heartening to find the news of six veteran athletes from Himachal Pradesh participating in the 25th World Masters Athletics Outdoor Championships, which will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 13th to 25th August 2024. Regarding the players to compete in the above 65 years age category, we have long-distance runners Surinder Singh Dehal…
Analysing The Dual Sides Of CAA Implementation Ahead of the 2024 Election
Ahead of the 2024 General Elections, the Indian Government has rolled out the much-debated Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019. This move opens doors to citizenship for non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, sparking both hope and controversy. The ruling BJP portrays this as a strategic victory but questions the timing and motives. Under Prime…
Deadliest Pandemic Ever
“The flu that swept the world” Turning the pages of history, the Spanish Flu is the deadliest and darkest era of the epidemic in the world. The virus spread in 1918 and infected over 500 million people; that’s a huge number, hitting almost 1/3rd of the world’s population. Unfortunately, this deadly flu took at least…