Senior litigators exit top law firms to launch independent chambersTop lawyers are leaving big law firms to start their own chambers. They offer specialized advocacy and flexibility to clients. This trend i...
26 May, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘As women, we may not be a minority, but there is a bond that we all share; it is...’ - What the Lebanese-British human rights advocate understood about the struggles of womenQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney highlights a universal bond among women, transcending geography, religion, and culture. It focused on shar...
22 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Meghan Markle facing money crunch? Why the Duchess may be eyeing a major career move to solve financial burden as Prince Harry focuses on charityLiving in the ultra-exclusive California community of Montecito has long symbolized a fresh start for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after ...
13 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive powerPresident Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly ignored federal court orders. This defiance spans various policy areas, from immigra...
02 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Lucy Liu: 'It's like kill or be killed, that's my…'—Inspiring quotes by the American actress widely regarded as a trailblazer for Asian American representation in HollywoodQuote of the Day: Lucy Liu's powerful "kill or be killed" philosophy, born from her experiences as an Asian American woman in Hollywood, un...
02 May, 2026, 01.24 AM IST
Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in MyanmarFormer Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved from prison to house arrest. Her sentence was reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty f...
01 May, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
US: Florida proposal to bar immigrant students from colleges faces oppositionFlorida immigrant rights groups are opposing proposed education rules that would require proof of citizenship or lawful presence for enroll...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Menaka Guruswamy makes history as India’s first openly queer MPMenaka Guruswamy made history today by taking her oath as a Member of Parliament. She is the first openly queer MP in India. Guruswamy is a...
06 Apr, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Elderly contributions: Seniors actively engaging in India, from water distribution to mentorshipIn the vibrant tapestry of Indian society, senior citizens are stepping into roles that exemplify their wealth of knowledge and experience....
19 Feb, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Facebook's skewed audience for job ads draws new complaintThe new allegations underscore the issues that Meta's planned system would counter. Meta said it was reviewing the complaint and did not pr...
02 Dec, 2022, 12.02 AM IST
India braces for another US hearing on situation in KashmirThe Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (set up by his family members after his death) currently led by Jim McGovern (Democrat) and Chris Sm...
13 Nov, 2019, 10.37 AM IST
Triple talaq is worst form of marriage dissolution, says Supreme CourtThere are "school of thoughts (which) say that triple talaq is legal, but it is the worst and not desirable form for dissolution of marriag...
12 May, 2017, 02.51 PM IST
Home Ministry brings in tighter norms for NGOs to track foreign fundsMHA creates a new category, ‘civil rights advocacy’, to ascertain whether NGOs are using foreign funds for specific purposes or not.
19 Jun, 2015, 01.13 AM IST
US Congress to hold hearing on religious minorities in IndiaThis briefing will outline the important legal, social and cultural issues related to the persecution of minorities in India.
29 May, 2015, 09.35 AM IST
Kudankulam row: Government has problems with foreign-funded NGOs, but is comfortable with corporate lobbyingWhile the development sector, represented by NGOs, has difficulty in accessing policymakers, commercial or market forces have no such probl...
03 Apr, 2012, 02.06 AM 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