November 18, 1993: South Africa’s New Dawn of Democracy
November 18, 1993, marked a pivotal date in the transformation of the South African political landscape. The country’s political parties enacted a new interim constitution, ending apartheid’s remnants and paving the way for the first multiracial elections after years of struggle, division, and global isolation. This historic event marked the end of white minority rule…
Seetu kumar
Alan Tse, Global Chief Legal Officer, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Few leaders have integrated the mastery of the law with strategic foresight as seamlessly as Alan Tse, Global Chief Legal Officer of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). Tse has built a reputation for reinventing the legal role as a strategic enabler in global business growth and has been named a “Legend of the Law” by the…
Shipra Prajapati
Inside the Budget 2025 Backlash Facing Legal Departments
The minor adjustments to Corporate Income Tax (CIT) in Budget 2025, designed to align with global minimum taxes, have created challenges for international companies. As many as 20% of Indian MNCs face immediate tax increases, which reduce profits, particularly in the manufacturing sector. CLOs must navigate this by safeguarding profits while strictly adhering to regulations…
Himanshu
Building the Next Generation of Indian Tech
As the Digital India Act nears its launch in late 2025 or early 2026, Indian leaders are actively participating in intense “AI Olympics.’ These events are not mundane policy discussions but rigorous stress tests aimed at challenging decision-makers on complex ethical and operational AI issues. This approach is a strategic initiative rather than mere compliance,…
ABHYUDAYA MITTAL
How AI Is Securing India’s Shadow Banking Boom
The dramatic growth of shadow banking in India is already underway, as non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), microfinance institutions, and fintech lenders are expected to manage an estimated $350 billion at risk by 2025. Although these entities are increasing access to credit and financial inclusion, they are also providing a space for money laundering, fraud, and…
Abdullah Ansari
From Backlogs to Blockchain: India’s Data-Driven Justice Revolution
The Indian judicial system, like many other judicial systems worldwide, is facing a growing crisis of transparency and effectiveness. The fact that over three-quarters of Supreme Court cases are pending for more than three years has led legal scholars, practitioners, and administrators to consider the concept of the shadow docket. This term highlights the lack…
Vipin Kumar
Translating Waqf Principles into Corporate Policy
Waqf properties are similar to family heirlooms, meant for public benefit but often embroiled in disputes over control due to unclear regulations. The 2025 amendments sought to address this by implementing audits, digital record-keeping, and including non-Muslim board members to curb corruption and ensure fairness. Critics argued this interfered with religious practices, while supporters believed…
Bhumika
Redefining Compliance in India’s $150B Fintech Boom
The regulations in India’s rapidly growing fintech industry, valued at $150 billion, are evolving as quickly as the technology itself. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for Chief Legal Officers (CLOs) and compliance teams. The days when compliance was managed through periodic audits and handwritten reports are long gone. Today’s pace of financial…
Inside the World of NYC’s Most Talked-About Couple
Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the mayoral race feels like a surprising twist from a gritty indie film. At the age of 34, the Democratic Socialist born in Uganda and raised in Queens defeated the establishment, advocating for rent freezes, green jobs, and a more livable city for workers. However, just as celebrations fade, a ghost…
November 1, 1956: The Dawn of India’s Linguistic Reorganisation
Delhi embodies a recurring dream of power, a burial ground of eight empires where Turkic ‘dehliwal’ coins and Mughal echoes linger near Qutub Minar and Red Fort. It’s a melting pot of rulers from Prithviraj Chauhan to Babur and the British, with foundations shifting like the Iron Pillar. From Tomars’ settlement to Bahadur Shah Zafar’s…
