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The US versus Google

The just-decided first phase of the anti-trust legal action against Google is intended to create a more level playing field where Big Tech’s market power is unchecked. It is likely to influence other nations as well as more US actions against Google, Apple, Amazon and Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

No More Ivory Towers

At a recent conference, governors were exhorted to be more proactive, enhance their social media presence and engage directly with citizens. Unfortunately, not all of them play the role of elder statesmen

Justice and the President

Not only does President Droupadi Murmu’s leadership exhibit a commitment to making India’s justice system more just and equitable, she clearly understands the lacunae that haunt the system

A Bouquet of Quotes

President Droupadi Murmu completes two years in office. Here are some snapshots of her tenure, her commitments and her concerns.

Indian Social Media’s First Citizen

The president has used social media for greater accessibility, transparency and trust building, not for self-publicity. For this, she is a respected figure, though occasionally trolled

“She Never Cut Herself From Her Roots”

The former Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Justice Virender Singh, reminisces on his association with Droupadi Murmu when she was the Governor of Jharkhand

A Lighthouse of Hope

As the president completes two years in office, it is imperative to look back at her childhood, difficult days and crushing personal tragedies, and her emergence as a beacon of hope to all who despair

Fatal Negligence

The MP High Court recently held a contractor liable for not putting warning signs at a construction site, leading to the death of man. This should act as a deterrent to other irresponsible construction firms

Credit Where It Is Due

The planned mechanism announced by the finance minister is likely to bring comfort to these stressed entities that have faced difficulty in engaging existing credit lines to pay dues. Under the new system, banks will conduct credit evaluation of an MSME based on its digital trail and not on the balance sheet

The Learning Curve

The Delhi High Court has directed a private school to restore on the rolls the names of certain students after their parents refused to pay increased fees. They argued that the fee had been hiked without the approval of the Directorate of Education

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