Why Journalist Ravi Nair’s Imprisonment in Defamation Case Is Concerning
Independent investigative journalist Ravi Nair has been in jail since September 17 over a criminal defamation case brought by Adani Enterprises. A court had found him guilty but he had appealed that decision and was allowed to remain free while the appeal was heard. After he missed a hearing, the court issued a warrant for his arrest. Nair went to court to ask for the warrant to be cancelled and was sent to jail instead. The concern is that a single missed hearing has cost him his freedom before the court has decided his appeal.
Is Unethical Culture Behind India’s Startup Boom?
India’s unicorns are celebrated, and its startup scene is often seen as the future. But behind the fast-paced success stories, there’s a worrying pattern that can’t be overlooked. A private investigation shows that much of this shiny success has been built on unstable ground.
Delhi High Court Rebukes Ramdev for ‘Sharbat Jihad’ Remarks
The Delhi High Court expressed strong disapproval against Baba Ramdev, founder of Patanjali Foods, for using the misleading and provocative term “Rooh Afza jihad” in communal remarks targeting Hamdard, the pharmaceutical and food company famous for its popular drink, Rooh Afza. The matter came up before Justice Amit Bansal, who, after hearing preliminary arguments on April 22, warned Ramdev’s counsel of issuing a stringent order if such behaviour continued.
How Are Businesses in India Doing?
In a country where economic narratives often paint a picture of resilience and growth, recent findings from the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad (IIM-A) serve as a stark contrast, revealing a reality that the government seems reluctant to acknowledge: the economic challenges confronting Indian businesses.