Business
UNIQUE TIMES
IS A JOINT WILL RIGHT FOR YOU?
Many clients come to us wanting to write a Joint Will because all their assets are in joint names, and they believe a Joint Will is the most natural next step.
3 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
BUSINESS WITH A HEART: UNIQUE TIMES CONCLAVE 2025 LIGHTS THE WAY FORWARD
In an era where business success is increasingly measured by more than just bottom lines, the Manappuram Unique Times Conclave 2025 emerged as a powerful testament to visionary thinking, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership.
2 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
BEYOND THE LEGENDS
INDIAN TEST CRICKET AFTER KOHLI AND ROHIT
4 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW - The Tenant
Freida McFadden’s The Tenant is a gripping psychological thriller that pulls you in from the first page and never lets go.
1 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
EU Condemns Hungary Over AntiLGBTQ+ Laws Amid Growing Tensions
Seventeen EU countries have jointly condemned Hungary for passing laws targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, including measures that allow banning Pride marches and enforce binary gender recognition.
1 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW - Maaman
Maaman is a heart-warming family Mdrama that beautifully captures the emotional complexities of relationships, love, and misunderstandings.
1 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
WINGS OF CHANGE: REDEFINING MOBILITY FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED
In a country that often celebrates development in terms of highways, flyovers, and smart cities, the quiet revolution sparked by Wings on Wheels—a CSR initiative by the Manappuram Foundation—deserves attention of a different kind.
3 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
BANKING WITH A SOUL: K PAUL THOMAS & THE ESAF REVOLUTION
From the quiet lanes of Thrissur to the corridors of global recognition, K. Paul Thomas has walked a path few dare to tread—blending finance with faith, business with benevolence, and vision with values. This is the inspiring story of the man behind ESAF, who ignited India's banking revolution rooted in compassion.
6 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
STUB IT OUT AND CLEAR THE AIR!
Every year on May 31st, the world observes World No Tobacco Day, led by the World Health Organization (WHO).
7 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
How Social and Charitable Institutions Help in Developing Managerial Skills and Meaning Beyond Careers
In today's fast-paced world, where professional success is often measured by the vertical ascent of one's career ladder, finding meaning and purpose beyond job titles and pay cheques can be a formidable endeavour.
5 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
MBA Award 2025: Sir Sohan Roy SK Joins the Billionaire Hall of Fame
In a spectacular celebration of business brilliance and social responsibility, Sir Sohan Roy SK, the visionary Founder Chairman & CEO of Aries Group, was bestowed with the 18th Manappuram Multibillionaire Business Achiever (MBA) Award.
2 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
Crowning Grace: Shwetha Jayaram Wins Alcazar Watches & DQUE Miss Queen of India 2025 Title
In a night that shimmered with elegance, diversity, and grace, Kerala's very own Shwetha Jayaram clinched the coveted title of Alcazar Watches & DQUE Miss Queen of India 2025.
2 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
BROKEN POLICIES AND BAD POLITICS
A policy designed to solve one problem might inadvertently create new ones or worsen existing situations. For instance, some argue that certain urban development policies, while aiming for renewal, have contributed to increased property taxes and the displacement of long-term residents.
6 min |
June - July 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
HAMPI: AN ENCHANTING SYMPHONY IN STONE
It is ideal to begin exploring Hampi by first visiting the imposing Vijaya Vithala Temple which dates back to the 15th century. It is a visual symphony created out of stone.
4 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
FLAXSEED GLOW-UP: NATURE'S SECRET FOR RADIANT SKIN & GORGEOUS HAIR
When it comes to beauty from within, the answer might just be sitting in your kitchen cabinet.
2 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
GIFT City: India's Global Gateway for NRIS
GIFT City operates under a specialised legal framework backed by an intelligent confluence of legislation including Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), the Income Tax Act, and the International Financial Services Centres Authority Act (IFSCA Act).
3 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
DOES SPIRITUALITY HAVE ANY ROLE IN HEALING?
Research indicates that spirituality can greatly support recovery from various health conditions, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, musculoskeletal issues, and mental health challenges. Numerous scientific studies provide objective evidence of its benefits, including decreased stress levels, pain relief, improved surgical recovery, and lower rates of depression and anxiety, as well as support in preventing and recovering from substance abuse.
6 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
SIR SOHAN ROY SK: THE EFFICIENT KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOUR
In a world where industry titans are a dime a dozen, there is one visionary who dared to chart an entirely different course and explore new frontiers.
10 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
BEYOND GERMS: SOAPS TO SANITY
It has been nearly half a decade since the COVID-19 pandemic brought hand hygiene into global focus.
7 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
THE GUT FEELING: HOW PROBIOTICS TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH
Have you ever wondered why your grandmother swore by that jar of homemade pickles or a bowl of yoghurt every day? Or why the latest health trend seems to be all about probiotics and gut health? It turns out, she was onto something!
3 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
IMPLEADING NON-SIGNATORIES TO AN ARBITRATION AGREEMENT BY THE ARBITRATORAN EVOLVING SUBJECT
In this article, I intend to share my thoughts on a recent judgment of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of ASF Buildtech Pvt Limited Vs Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Private Limited [LSI-488-SC-2025-(NDEL)] where the Hon’ble Supreme Court upheld the power of the Arbitrator to implead a non-signatory.
4 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
EGO: THE DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD
Ego, it is such a common term we often use in our day-to-day conversations.
4 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
FIND YOUR CORE PURPOSE IN LIFE AND AT WORK
Finding one's core purpose is crucial for personal fulfilment and professional success.
4 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
DIGITAL DEMENTIA IN THE WORKPLACE
It wasn't too long ago that our brains stored more than just thoughts.
2 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
MUMBAI INDIANS FROM DOLDRUMS TO CLOUD NINE
During last year's edition of IPL, when Hardik Pandya was brought back into the Mumbai Indians fold and handed over the reins of Mumbai Indians, expectations ran high as Hardik was the most sought after leader at that point in time, coming on the back of a brilliant two-year stint as captain of Gujarat Titans.
3 min |
May -June 2025
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INDIAN PASSPORT: THE WAY AHEAD FOR ENHANCING ITS VALUE
The most direct route to increasing the value of the Indian passport is by fostering stronger bilateral relationships with other countries. This involves proactive diplomatic engagement aimed at securing visa waiver agreements or more favourable visa-on-arrival policies for Indian passport holders
4 min |
May -June 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
BYE-BYE, STINKY VIBES! STAY FRESH THE NATURAL WAY
Do you ever feel self-conscious about body odour, even after showering?
2 min |
April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
SHIJO K. THOMAS & OXYGEN: BREATHING LIFE INTO DIGITAL INNOVATION
As the digital revolution swept across Kerala, Oxygen: The Digital Expert has journeyed alongside this transformation, bringing the latest leading digital brands to consumers and fully meeting post-sale customer expectations and aspirations. Over the past 25 years, the company has earned the unwavering trust of over 7 million customers. In an exclusive conversation with Unique Times, CEO Shijo K. Thomas shares insights into the brand’s remarkable journey and its vision for the future.
7 min |
April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
NBFCs to Shift Funding Strategy Amid RBI's Lending Norm Relaxation
Indian non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are expected to alter their funding strategies in the next financial year following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) relaxation of certain lending norms.
1 min |
April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
TRICK OF UPGRADING INTELLIGENCE QUOTIENT
The role played by genetics and environment does not remain the same during the entire lifetime. People with high 1Q genotypes pick stimulating environments and end up with high IQ.
4 min |