Most would agree that since the advent of technology, human life has undergone considerable changes that may be perceived as nothing short of magic. We started with the barter system but recently we have transitioned from a cash-dependant country to a country where citizens have moved online for gold, savings, gift cards, loans, investments, etc. This change […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has engulfed over 100 countries around the world and for the lack of a cure, governments have been compelled to largely depend on social vaccination measures, including lockdown, isolation and social distancing. This flu-like virus, with origins in China’s Wuhan city, has caused tremendous distress in terms of health, economic and social […]
At a time when India cheers in unison lauding the efforts of medical professionals, a doctor, who succumbed to coronavirus in Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, was denied his right to a decent burial earmarked for that purpose. In this scenario, we ask: Is clapping hands enough? The COVID-19 pandemic has not only presented a health, […]
Mere announcements in the absence of government ordinances for deference of rent do not legally absolve tenants from rental dues. The transmission of a virus with flu-like symptoms has pushed world economies to an unprecedented standstill. Stock market crashes, mass unemployment, and disruptions hinting a recession – are only the tip of the iceberg and […]
The digital revolution in India has disrupted the business environment in all industries and the insurance industry is no exception. Digitization enhances efficiency and reduces the cost of transacting business however there remain several challenges to the adoption of emerging technologies such as disruption to the traditional insurance ecosystem, uncertain consumer adoption, return on investment, and data […]
Mass layoffs are an impending consequence of this pandemic, which is likely to further rupture our already ailing economy. In response to the global and national economy taking a hit and financial difficulties brought on by the lockdowns necessitated by the need to curb the spread of the pandemic, employers have altered traditional working methods to […]
Roti, Kapda, Makaan aur Privacy – is an appropriate adaptation in times where people are connected 24/7 through the web. The prolonging allure of globalization followed by its societal, economic, and technological innovations has altered economies in the most unfathomable ways. A radical by-product of the globalization era is the World Wide Web, which transcends borders […]
Three days after Facebook announced its stake in Reliance Industries, its retail e-commerce venture ‘JioMart’ gets its WhatsApp number 88500 and 08000. In times of mass unemployment, stock market crashes, and economic disruption, the Sensex climbed over 700 points. California-based technology and social media giant, Facebook Inc. declared the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) in […]
In 2017, Reliance’s Jio gifted a country of 1.3 Bn people free voice calls and high-speed internet at rock-bottom prices. Consequently, it generated a gargantuan shift in the consumer base making it India’s largest mobile network operator with over 350 Mn subscribers today. Naturally, this revolutionary step attracted complaints from major telecom players like Bharti […]
As the nation gears up for Lockdown 2.0 justice remains a distant dream as the Indian judiciary remains dysfunctional, at large. Further, digitization in India has evolved from the computerization of government offices to fragmented initiatives aimed at speeding up technological implementation across courts, albeit at a sluggish pace. Thus, people seeking legal advice on […]
