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Beware of securities frauds via social media, Sebi warns

MUMBAI: Markets regulator Sebi on Friday warned people about the proliferation of securities market-related fraudulent activities using various social media platforms (SMPs). It also asked people to report such activities on its portal, at https://mi.sebi.gov.in/.With the rise in digital platform usage, fraudsters are enticing victims through trading advice disguised as educational content, Sebi said in…

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Haryana Human Rights Commission issues order to recognise school for marginalised emphasises Transgender Persons Act 2019

Haryana Human Rights Commission issues order to recognise school for marginalised, emphasises Transgender Persons Act, 2019

CHANDIGARH: In a significant step towards promoting equality and inclusion in the education sector, the Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has issued a landmark order, supporting a transgender educator‘s effort to get his school recognised. According to a statement here on Thursday, the HHRC issued a landmark order in favour of a transgender person and…

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Shashi Tharoor criticises over regulation underfunding in Indian universities flags threat to academic freedom

Shashi Tharoor criticises over-regulation, underfunding in Indian universities; flags threat to academic freedom

AHMEDABAD: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said universities in India are facing challenges of over-regulation and underfunding, besides threats to the “freedom of academic expression.” The MP from Kerala was speaking at a gathering at St Xavier’s College here on the subject ‘The Idea of a University’. Some of the problems he highlighted included…

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