Criminal provisions of Factories Act keep MSMEs waryUnder the Factories act, even some of the basic compliances carry criminal consequences. For instance, failure to maintain office records i...
15 Nov, 2022, 07.12 PM IST
DPIIT to seek cabinet nod for bill to decriminalise minor offences to ensure ease of doing businessThe department is in the final stages to approach the Cabinet for The Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living (Amendment of Provisions) B...
02 Oct, 2022, 02.24 PM IST
View: Unnecessary and redundant penalties should be taken out of the law booksGlobal laws have adjusted to changing times. However, some draconian principles exist even today. These provisions have hampered economic g...
16 Mar, 2022, 11.40 PM IST
Railways push for pocket-sized biodegradable spittoonsTo discourage passengers from spitting on railway premises, vending machines or kiosks are being set up at 42 stations to provide the spitt...
10 Oct, 2021, 04.28 PM IST
How Modi's schemes were shaped by examples from East AsiaModi’s governance ideas are deeply influenced by East Asian welfare-growth model and social ethos.
26 May, 2019, 11.29 AM IST
The tale behind colonial era Bengaluru gem, Liberty BegumThe strictly-English theatre that accommodated around 700 people was demarcated into four different classes.
13 Apr, 2017, 05.05 PM IST
Lalu Yadav wins the game for 'chhota bhai' Nitish KumarLalu's ideological moorings were not that strong, but he more than made up for that with his flamboyance and people skills.
09 Nov, 2015, 11.58 AM IST
Labour law reforms: Narendra Modi government moves afresh for ‘makeover’ of 1948 Factories ActA new Occupational Safety and Health Board is also mooted to take over as a workplace safety regulator that will set rules for working cond...
16 Oct, 2015, 03.10 AM IST
No bins at Metro station due to terror threat, High Court not convincedThe court also issued notice to Centre, city government and DMRC, seeking their replies by August 11, the next date of hearing.
01 May, 2015, 04.42 PM IST
Labour reforms: Is Modi government doing enough to address issues?Modi government skirted contentious issues and touched on areas that are easier to reform - be it new inspection norms or e-filing of a sin...
18 Oct, 2014, 12.24 PM IST
Narendra Modi government to amend 1948 Factories Act; new law to focus on rising power shortagesThe new factories law on the anvil will lift the bar on women from working in several factory operations.
14 Jun, 2014, 04.26 AM IST
- From gag to wow!
In his meditation on disgust William Ian Miller compares the emotion with sex - as a topic; not as an activity. Disgust manages to raise sp...
21 Aug, 2010, 05.25 AM IST
Retaining talent on company boardsThe law has to recognise the special role independent directors are meant to play and the inherent impracticality in deeming them guilty.
29 Apr, 2009, 03.35 AM IST
- The charm of Yarra Valley
The heady fruit of Yarra Valley’s vineyards and the passion of its people, charmed even veteran visitors to Australia.
18 Oct, 2007, 12.00 AM IST