business 
The heading and text of a report, “LPG tanker owners to go on strike from May 27 for withdrawal of tender rules” (‘South’ page, March 27, 2025), erroneously mentioned the date as May 27, 2025 instead of March 27, 2025. Published – March 28, 2025 12:32 am IST
“New Delhi must ensure that its decisions ‘insure’ its interests against any U.S. policy reversal in the geopolitical environment that it is placed in” | Photo Credit: Getty Images It is no state secret that the defence public sector undertakings have the Indian armed forces as their captive customers. In fact, with the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ … Read more
Despite stringent laws, women remain far from feeling safe in most public spaces. A spate of incidents in just the first three months of 2025 highlights how vulnerable women are — especially in public transport. A 23-year-old woman sustained severe injuries after jumping off a train to escape an assaulter. In another shocking case, a … Read more
The judiciary’s ‘between a rock and hard place’ moment
By informing the Delhi High Court that it cannot be compelled to come on board the Union government’s SAHYOG portal, the social media platform, X, has brought to light a mechanism that could potentially be misused by the government in its attempts to curb content on the Internet. The portal, which has been conceptualised by … Read more
Insensitive remarks No right thinking individual, particularly those holding a top position in the judiciary, will stoop to a low level and make derogatory and demeaning remarks in his/her judgments. We do come across judgments being delivered by judicial officers holding various positions across the country that are at sharp variance with accepted norms of … Read more
Published – March 26, 2025 03:34 am IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
Published – March 27, 2025 03:27 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit
What is a VVIP? They are nothing but a humble person who, by erecting a high security cocoon, glides through life with minimal friction | Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images It was reported the other day that a 66-year-old former vice chancellor was arrested for impersonating a VVIP. Being a VVIP myself, the news made me … Read more
An oran in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. Orans are sacred forests which hold deep religious and cultural significance to local communities. Some communities have been establishing orans to serve an additional purpose — water conservation. Photo: Special Arrangement On March 22, World Water Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the need to conserve water for present … Read more