US lawmakers cheer as court blocks $100,000 H-1B fee in major blow to Trump visa curbsUS lawmakers welcomed a court ruling blocking a proposed USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee, despite White House plans to appeal. The decision cruci...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Google co-founder Sergey Brin donates $500,000 to fight overpaid CEO tax: 'fled socialism with my family in 1979...'Google co-founder Sergey Brin has stepped into San Francisco’s heated tax debate with a USD 500,000 political donation aimed at opposing a ...
23 May, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Quote of the Day by David Attenborough: 'Cherish the natural world, because…'—Inspiring quotes by the world-renowned naturalist and broadcaster who's turning 100 soonQuote of the Day: Sir David Attenborough, a renowned naturalist, turns 100. His impactful quote highlights our deep connection to nature. H...
17 May, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: 'It's the mark of a backward society when...'—Top quotes by the co-founder of the Gates Foundation who's consistently listed among Forbes' 100 most powerful womenQuote of the Day: Melinda French Gates states that societies move backward when men make decisions for women. Her words champion equality a...
13 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
100 years of David Attenborough, a century of Earth’s greatest storytellerSir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, after a remarkable career documenting nature and advocating for enviro...
08 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governorTech investor favorite Matt Mahan, a moderate Democrat and former tech executive, is running for California governor. He's gained significa...
07 May, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
He left despite company offering him more than twice his salary to stay, took a job that paid less: 'Companies don't reward loyalty but...'A top performer quit after three years of modest pay increases, feeling unappreciated. His former company then offered double his salary, b...
03 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
AI firms flex lobbying muscle on both side of AtlanticAI companies are spending heavily to shape new regulations in Europe and the United States. They are also engaging the public, promoting AI...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Banks, asset management firms, stock brokers set to be shareholders in SahamatiBanks, NBFCs, brokers and fintechs are investing in Sahamati, with major lenders and platforms taking nearly 2–8.5% stakes. The move aligns...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Veteran Lawyer Poornima Hatti leaves Samvad Partners to launch independent practicePoornima Hatti, a dispute resolution partner at Samvad Partners, has retired from the firm. She is now setting up her own counsel practice....
12 Apr, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Assocham appoints Kishore Alva as Karnataka State Council chairman for FY27Industry body ASSOCHAM has appointed Kishore Alva as chairman of its Karnataka State Council for 2026–27. A veteran with over three decades...
21 Mar, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Public affairs & advocacy - a career choiceAdvocacy and Public Affairs have evolved significantly over the past decade, transforming into a strategic function for corporates. The lan...
27 May, 2024, 02.50 PM IST
The evolving public affairs, policy & advocacy landscape…With the spotlight on Public Policy and Advocacy, the last decade witnessed a steady evolution of this function. The spectrum of Public Aff...
11 Oct, 2023, 08.54 PM IST
As lobbying evolves into advocacy, public affairs takes on a more critical role in India IncCorporate behaviour is very closely scrutinised now, specially when stakeholder management has also witnessed a 360-degree change. More and...
07 Jul, 2022, 11.07 PM IST
Journal says role of vitamin D, calcium in curing osteoporosis a fallacyThe authors suggest that this could be due to the vested interests of industry, advocacy organisations, and academia.
22 Jul, 2015, 11.42 AM IST
Legalise corporate lobbying, advocacy in India: Assocham"Like in the US, we should make lobbying legal with all the rules of transparency in place," Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat said.
04 Apr, 2014, 04.43 PM IST
- Ethical call: Govt plans to ask companies to name lobbyists in annual reports
The proposed guidelines on lobbying state that lobbying and policy advocacy are important tools for conducting business if done in the righ...
22 Nov, 2010, 11.13 AM IST