Posts

'Remained True To My Conscience': DY Chandrachud To NDTV

Having started practising law nearly 30 years ago and then retiring as the longest-serving Chief Justice of India in over a decade, Justice DY Chandrachud did not only get a ringside view of how courts function but also helped shape jurisprudence in the country with a string of important judgments, including on electoral bonds, the validity of Article 370 and same-sex marriage.  On Wednesday, the former Chief Justice sat down for a wide-ranging interview with NDTV in which he spoke about everything from how he almost became an economist and the paltry fees he got for his first case to the criticisms levelled against judges and the Supreme Court. Justice Chandrachud also addressed a colleague's remarks of him being harsh on a former judge of the Supreme Court and spoke about the need for revisiting and overturning earlier judgments - even those by his father and former Supreme Court Chief Justice YV Chandrachud. Early Days On a question about his experiences and what he learnt f...
Post a Comment
Read more

'Motivated By My Threats': Trump On Meta's Decision To End Fact-Checks In US

US President-elect Donald Trump said Facebook-parent Meta's abrupt policy shift on content moderation, including ending fact-checking in the United States, was "probably" motivated by his threats against CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump expressed satisfaction with Meta's move, and when asked if he believed it was a response to his threats against Zuckerberg, responded: "Probably, yeah." Social media giant Meta on Tuesday slashed its content moderation policies, including ending its US fact-checking program on Facebook and Instagram, in a major shift that conforms with the priorities of incoming president Donald Trump. "We're going to get rid of fact-checkers (that) have just been too politically biased and have destroyed more trust than they've created, especially in the US," Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a post. Instead, Meta platforms including Facebook and Instagram,...
Post a Comment
Read more

99% Indians Won't Show Up To Work If..., Says Bombay Shaving Company CEO

Shantanu Deshpande, the head of Bombay Shaving Company, made an intriguing observation on LinkedIn that most Indian employees are not content with their jobs. He further speculated that many would opt out of work entirely if their financial needs were met. In his post, he said that the sole reason why Indian employees return to offices every day is for financial security and sustenance.  "One of the tragic and late realisations I've had is - most people don't like their jobs. If everyone in India was given sustenance money and financial security their current jobs give them, 99 percent won't show up to work the next day," Mr Deshpande wrote. "From blue collar workforce to govt employees to gig workers to factories to insurance salesmen to banks to small business owners to even 'fun and employee-friendly startups' like BSC (my HR is gonna kill me) - the story is the same. 19-20 ka farak (There's hardly a difference)." Deshpande likened th...
Post a Comment
Read more

"You Voted For Me, But You Don't Own Me": Ajit Pawar At Public Event

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar lost his cool after a large number of people gave him memorandums with various demands and told them they didn't "own" him just because they voted for him. Addressing a public meeting in Baramati on Sunday, he also asked the people present if they had made him their servant. "You have voted for me, but that doesn't mean you own me," the irate NCP leader said. Meanwhile, his cabinet colleague and Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule emphasised that people are of utmost importance since it is they who bring leaders to power. This is why the government will fulfil all promises, Mr Bawankule asserted on Monday.  (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) from NDTV News- Special https://ift.tt/HhSGQBk
Post a Comment
Read more

"Don't Need Players Who...": Gavaskar's Stern 'Star Culture' Advice To BCCI

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to end the 'star culture' present in the Indian cricket team following the series loss against Australia. India's World Test Championship (WTC) Final dreams were completely dashed after they slumped to a heavy loss against Australia in the Sydney Test on Sunday. Gavaskar said on Star Sports that the cricketers need to make themselves available for selection at all times unless there is a medical emergency and even advised the selectors to consider the players who are completely committed to the side. “I think the next 8–10 days are crucial for Indian cricket to take a good, honest look at itself. Most importantly, the star culture has to end. Total commitment to Indian cricket is non-negotiable. Players must make themselves available every single time unless there's a genuine medical emergency. If someone isn't fully committed, they shouldn't be considered for selectio...
Post a Comment
Read more

After Comment On Priyanka Gandhi, BJP Leader's Jibe At Atishi Sparks Row

BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri has raised another controversy with his comments, this time over the name of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. Mr Bidhuri is contesting the Delhi assembly election from Kalkaji constituency, which is at present represented by Atishi from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). At a rally in Delhi's Rohini on Sunday, Mr Bidhuri raised the matter of Atishi's surname change - a matter that was also controversial in the past, especially during the campaign for the 2019 Lok Sabha election when Atishi contested from East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. Atishi lost the 2019 Lok Sabha election to the BJP's Gautam Gambhir by a margin of over 4.7 lakh votes. Mr Bidhuri had just expressed regret over another "sexist" comment on Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, when the Atishi row hit him this evening. In an undated video, the BJP leader was heard saying the party would make all the roads in south Delhi's Kalkaji like the "cheeks of Priyanka Gandhi...
Post a Comment
Read more

Premier League LIVE: Man Utd Stun Anfield, Surprise Goalscorer | LIV 0-1 MUN

Liverpool v Manchester United LIVE Updates: Liverpool are drawing 0-0 against Manchester United in the second half of the Premier League 2024-25 game. Premier League leaders Liverpool take on arch-rivals Manchester United in a high-profile fixture, with both teams having contrasting form this season. Liverpool had a chance to take the lead, with Cody Gakpo and Ryan Gravenberch, while Manchester United's Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund squanderd glaring chances. Goalkeepers Alisson Becker and Andre Onana both made excellent saves. Liverpool have raced to a five-point lead at the top, but have two games in hand over second-placed Arsenal. Meanwhile, Manchester United have half as many points as Liverpool, and sit in 14th, with players finding it difficult to adapt to new manager Ruben Amorim 's system. Liverpool have been the most in-form side in Europe this year, while Manchester United will be hoping that a win over their arch-rivals can help reinvigorate a struggling side. ( ...
Post a Comment
Read more