Business
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EFFECT OF MORATORIUM AND ITS INTERPLAY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT AN EVOLVING SUBJECT
The issue of the applicability of moratorium under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”) and its interplay with proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) has been a vexed topic.
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April - May 2025
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Skoda Auto Plans EV Production in India Amid Volkswagen's Tax Dispute
Czech zech carmaker Skoda Auto is preparing to manufacture electric vehicles in India, planning independent investment if a local partner is not found.
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April - May 2025
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GUYS TOO NEED SKIN & HAIR CARE
Gone are the days when skincare and haircare were seen as concerns only for women.
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April - May 2025
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THE IMPORTANCE OF EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT IN BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
Communication, a cornerstone of effective leadership, is also significantly enhanced by a leader's EQ. Emotionally intelligent leaders communicate clearly and persuasively, tailoring their messages to resonate with their audience. They possess the knack for non-verbal cues, enabling them to convey and read emotions more accurately.
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April - May 2025
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REVOLUTIONISING THE INDIAN TRANSIT SYSTEM AN ULTRA-MODERN VISION WITH METRO CABLE AND DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDORS
The MCM can effectively bridge the gap between metro stations and residential areas, business districts, and educational institutions. This will significantly reduce reliance on private vehicles, alleviating traffic congestion and improving air quality.
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April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
KIA SYROS: A REJUVENATING TAKE ON SUV SEGMENT
Kia’s success in India can be attributed to how they have always played it safe.
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April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
FROM BLUEPRINT TO BREAKTHROUGH!
Building a new project requires careful planning, meticulous execution, and strategic management of both internal and external stakeholders.
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April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
THYROID HEALTH - DIET, EXERCISE, STRESS & ENVIRONMENT IMPACT
The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, energy levels, and overall health.
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April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
LAKSHADWEEP: A LA LA LAND KISSED BY THE WAVES
Scattered like pearls that fell from the necklace of a celestial damsel, Lakshadweep comprising 36 coral islands in turquoise waters holds the key to nirvana for folks from the mainland with its best-kept secrets
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April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
RISK WEIGHT REVERSAL: A LIFELINE
The RBI's recent decision to reverse the risk weight signals regulatory confidence in the sector, ensuring stability and reducing uncertainty for investors and lenders. With these recent developments, banks are likely to lower interest rates to NBFCs.
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April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
Removal of Indexation Benefit: The Impact on NRIs
In 1991, the Government appointed a Tax Reforms Committee under Prof Raja Chelliah to lay out the agenda for reforming India's tax system. In the Chelliah Committee Report it was clearly highlighted how the people’s purchasing power was greatly being eroded by inflation.
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April - May 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
A WIFE'S RIGHT TO HER DECEASED NRI HUSBAND'S PROPERTY
In the words of Justice Mitter, “a widow is the trustee for the benefit of her husband’s soul”.
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March-April 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
THE POWER OF CHANGE!
Life is a journey marked by transitions, and new beginnings are an inevitable part of that experience.
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March-April 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
THE OBESITY EPIDEMIC
Obesity and lifestyle disorders are becoming serious public health concerns across India with rapid urbanisation and lifestyle changes, but the situation is even more alarming in one of its most literate states - Kerala.
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March-April 2025
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FEED YOUR BEAUTY WITH THE POWER OF CHIA!
Tiny but mighty, chia seeds are more than just a superfood—they're a beauty powerhouse!
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March-April 2025
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HOW TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THINKING
We live in exponential times. Improving the quality of our thinking is a critical endeavour that has far-reaching implications for both individual success and so- cietal progress. In an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world, the ability to think clearly, critically, and creatively is more valuable than ever. This essay will explore the im- portance of enhancing our cognitive abilities and the profound impact it can have on various aspects of our lives and the world around us.
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March-April 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
AI FOR HUMANS: A NEW INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN THE MAKING
The rise of generative AI has sparked fears of job displacement, echoing past concerns about automation.
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March-April 2025
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Adani Group to Invest Rs 1.1 Trillion in Madhya Pradesh, Create 1.2 Lakh Jobs
The Adani Group has announced an investment of ₹1.1 The Adani Group has announced an investment of 31.g smart metering, and thermal energy, aiming to generate over 1,20,000 jobs by 2030.
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March-April 2025
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Bollywood Music Labels Join Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAl Over AI Training
Leading Bollywood music labels, including T-Series, Saregama, and Sony Music, have joined a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in a New Delhi court, alleging unauthorised use of their sound recordings for AI training.
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March-April 2025
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CRUNCH YOUR WAY TO HEALTH WITH LOTUS SEEDS!
Lotus seeds, also known as fox nuts or makhana, are tiny powerhouses of nutrition that have been cherished in traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries.
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March-April 2025
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MINISTER P RAJEEV: DRIVING FORCE BEHIND KERALA'S INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
A strategic thinker and influential policymaker, Minister P Rajeev has been instrumental in Kerala's industrial revolution, spearheading progressive reforms and economic modernisation. From his early days in student activism to his tenure as a Rajya Sabha MP and now as Kerala's Minister for Industries, Law, and Coir, Rajeev has championed investment-friendly policies, judicial transparency, and industrial innovation. With a strong focus on sustainable growth, he continues to shape Kerala's future, positioning the state as a model for development and governance.
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March-April 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
NEXTGEN - ETHICAL LEADERSHIP
In a rapidly changing world marked by technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, and evolving social norms, one concept remains timeless and essential — ethical leadership.
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March-April 2025
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DARJEELING: FOR A PERFECT CHILLOUT IN THE LAP OF THE HIMALAYAS
As the mercury column steadily rises and the body craves for some cool respite in the sultry weather, escaping to a hill station is the best bet especially as summer vacation is around the corner.
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March-April 2025
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FCA Investigates Conflicts of Interest in Private Asset Management
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched an investigation into potential conflicts of interest at firms managing private assets, warning of risks to investors.
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March-April 2025
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Swiggy to Invest ₹1,000 Crore in Scootsy Logistics for Expansion
Swiggy Ltd has announced a ₹1,000 crore investment in its wholly owned subsidiary Scootsy Logistics through a rights issue to fund working capital and capital expenditures for business expansion.
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March-April 2025
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: AN INCREASING DEBILITATING CONDITION
Alzheimer's disease (AD) accounts for 60% to 70% of cases of dementia. It was first described by German psychiatrist and pathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906.
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March-April 2025
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ARREST PROVISIONS IN GST LAWS AND THE RIGHTS OF A CITIZEN
In this article, I intend to dwell upon certain key observations of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in a recent judgment in the case of Radhika Agarwal Vs Union of India 2025 SCC Online SC 449, where the constitutional validity of Sections 69 and 70 of the Central Goods & Services Tax Act, 2017 (“GST Act”) was upheld.
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March-April 2025
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CRDMO Sector Seeks Regulatory Reforms for Global Competitiveness
The Contract Research Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) sector, projected to grow seven-fold to $22-25 billion by 2035, is calling for regulatory reforms and faster clearances for raw material imports to strengthen its global position.
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March-April 2025
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BECOMING RESILIENT
“I thought that would be my end, but I'm much better now,” said probably the 100th counselee I had the privilege to work with. Their stories often begin with pain, and when I wonder how yet another person can survive so much—or if it could get any worse—they tell me, “I'm much better now.”
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March-April 2025
UNIQUE TIMES
WHAT IS SUBSTANTIAL QUESTION OF LAW
Adv Sherry Samuel Oommen: This article is authored by Adv Sherry Samuel Oommen. He specialises in the Constitution, tax and corporate laws and has also cleared the final exams of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, the Institute of Cost Accountants of India and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He has also completed his Masters's Degree in Commerce, apart from obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and Corporate Laws from Symbiosis, Pune. The views expressly are personal and should not be construed as a legal opinion. sherryoommen@nashcp.com.
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