The Supreme Court of India has taken a stern stance against Patanjali Ayurved and its Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna for violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. Despite giving assurances to the court in November, Patanjali continued to publish advertisements that contravened the Act’s provisions. A Bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah expressed dismay over Patanjali’s disregard for its undertaking to refrain from branding its products as...

In the wake of Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath’s recent mild stroke, Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital director, Dr. CS Pramesh, cautions against heeding advice from random influencers on social media platforms. Dr. Pramesh, emphasizing the lack of scientific backing, underscores the dangers of blindly following influencers’ medical recommendations. He stresses the importance of relying on evidence-based information rather than unsubstantiated claims from individuals lacking medical expertise. Bengaluru-based senior cardiologist Dr. Deepak...

In a world where compassion for animals often takes a backseat amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, the launch of ‘Vantara’ by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation stands as a beacon of hope and empathy. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by Anant Ambani, reflects a deep-seated commitment to rescuing, treating, caring for, and rehabilitating injured, abused, and threatened animals, both in India and abroad. Vantara emerges as the world’s largest animal...

The recent news of salary delays at Byju’s, one of India’s leading edtech firms, has once again drawn attention to the complex dynamics shaping the country’s burgeoning education technology sector. As the company grapples with financial challenges and shareholder concerns, the situation underscores the evolving nature of leadership, governance, and stakeholder management in the digital education space. In a letter to employees, Byju’s management attributed the delay in salary payments to the...