Saturday 21 December 2019

How the future of Fortis Healthcare rests on the outcome of a high-stakes battle

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How the future of Fortis Healthcare rests on the outcome of a high-stakes battle
It now has the interests of large corporations in India, Japan, Malaysia and Singapore tied up.
View: A lasting resolution between Ratan Tata and Cyrus Mistry is the only way forward
The four weeks, which the NCLAT has allowed for an appeal before the SC, perhaps present an opportunity.
Code decode: Newer challenges for professional coders
If in an earlier era it would suffice to go deep into one language, now they need to go wide as well.
The Sourav-Sana Ganguly episode shows the perils of parenting in the age of internet
Where would your kids find socially influential peers? Not on family WhatsApp groups but on Instagram feed. Which is why your children will potentially be people you cannot recognise.
View: India may well be on the cusp of a new independence
"We may well be on the cusp of a new independence reflected in the throaty slogans of "Azaadi". The very words and sentiments purportedly maligned by the establishment for being anti-national will become the sheet anchor of contemporary patriotism," says Congress leader Salman Khurshid.
SEZ reboot: Will it be a simple policy tweak or a major overhaul?
There is a strong chance that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may actually propose to redraw the SEZ policy, linking fiscal incentives to employment and investments. The SEZ Act of 2005 stipulated incentives only for exporters with an in-built sunset clause of direct tax benefits kicking in from April 1, 2020.
View: Phase one of US-China trade deal makes some headway but more is awaited
The broad insights from the agreement are important for global discourse on trade & economic integration.
Can a new ship-recycling law help India regain its status as the world's top dismantler of vessels?
There is no doubt that India's ratification of HKC and the new law, which improves upon the Shipbreaking Code of 2013, could boost India's reputation as a shipbreaking destination. But these developments are unlikely to help India fend off competition from Bangladesh, at least not in the immediate future.
India will have advantage over Bangladesh in ship recycling: Mansukh Mandaviya
India's accession to the Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) and the enactment of the Recycling of Ships Act, 2019, will certainly change the perception of the world about sending their vessels to India for recycling, says Mansukh Mandaviya, minister of state (independent charge) for shipping.
No one needs to fear or worry about NRC, says Prakash Javadekar
In 2003, the Union government led by Vajpayee, declared that Hindu refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh will be given citizenship. Many parties who are agitating today supported the Vajpayee government.
A startup aims to bridge a yawning gap entrepreneurs in the social enterprise sector face
"Some social enterprises receive small grants that help them kickstart the organisation. But the 'what next' answer was not available in the market, which is where we came in" says, Edward Yee, cofounder of Givfunds.
Citizenship Law: Providing no relief to the majority of asylum seekers
Majority of the refugees in India come from three countries that are not included in the Citizenship (Amendment) Act — China, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Meanwhile, more and more Indians are seeking asylum in other countries. Proportionate to its population, India's refugee burden is low. Pakistan, meanwhile, has the world's second highest number of refugees.
What's ailing India's midday meal scheme
The scheme guarantees one meal to all children in government and aided schools and madarsas supported under Samagra Shiksha (an overarching programme of the Ministry of Human Resource Development). The focus of the midday meal scheme has evolved from feeding students to ensuring a nutritional diet. But a weak monitoring system threatens to cast a shadow on the programme.
Table togetherness: Communal dining in India
International food events try to nudge Indians towards communal dining at restaurants.
Devialet Phantom Reactor 900 review: Incredibly clear and loud speaker with sci-fi looks
The 900 watt speaker costs a bomb.
Garmin Venu review: Smartwatch with good battery life, accurate fitness data tracking
The AMOLED screen smartwatch comes with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
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