Maternity leave cannot hurt careers: Delhi HC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation

The Delhi high court ruled women returning from maternity leave deserve their original positions. A chartered accountant received ten lakh rupees compensation for a demotion. The court emphasized maternity protection extends beyond leave duration. Pregnancy and motherhood should not cause professional disadvantage for women. The judgment mandates employers ensure meaningful workplace reintegration for new mothers.

SC allows Oil India fresh plea against rejection of ERD project under Assam park

The Supreme Court allowed Oil India to withdraw its application and file a new plea. This plea seeks to overturn the government’s rejection of its drilling proposal. The project involves hydrocarbon extraction beneath Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Oil India argues its Extended Reach Drilling differs from conventional mining. The company seeks approval for forest land…

Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judith, donate $12 million to 12 Black colleges and universities

Jamie and Judith Dimon have donated twelve million dollars to twelve historically Black colleges. This significant gift establishes the Dimon Fund to Advance Economic Opportunity for students. The donation will provide permanent endowment capital to the selected institutions for long-term support. These twelve HBCUs were chosen based on their leadership and student preparation records. The…

Miley Cyrus drops last name in rebrand; announces new album ‘Bass Persuades’ with September release

This month marks the exciting release of Miley Cyrus’s tenth studio album, dubbed ‘Bass Persuades’. In conjunction with her new music, she will perform at the iconic Hollywood Bowl on October 16th and 18th. The pop diva has recently undergone a personal transformation, removing her surname from all social media platforms. Following her last album,…

Madhur Bhandarkar hails ‘Hanuman Ansh’ as ‘pure cinematic magic’ amid box office success of Rs 54 crore: ‘It is a crucial case study for the entire Indian film industry’

In a recent statement, filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar commended the unexpectedly strong box-office results of ‘Hanuman Ansh,’ calling it a key lesson for the Hindi film sector. Having grossed more than fifty-four crore rupees in just twenty-six days, this budget-friendly devotional film highlights the power of impactful narratives, illustrating that heartfelt conviction ultimately leads to success…