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Neglect Your Dog’s Walk or Fly a Kite Wrong? In India, That Could Mean Jail Time

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Delhi, India — Imagine being fined for not walking your dog or facing jail time for flying a kite in a way that alarms others. In India, such scenarios are not mere figments of imagination but potential legal realities stemming from the extensive criminalization inscribed in the nation’s vast assortment of federal laws. A new report by the Delhi-based think-tank, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, sheds light on the bewildering scope of criminal offenses that punctuate the Indian legal system, emphasizing the country’s urgent issue of over-criminalization. The comprehensive study, titled “The State of the … Read more

Creative Sparks Fly at ADFEST 2025: Innovative Campaigns and Cultural Insights Shine Across Diverse Categories

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Pattaya, Thailand – The bustling seaside city of Pattaya became the nexus of creativity as the ADFEST 2025 concluded its second night of award celebrations. The highly anticipated event saw entries across various categories including Creative Strategy, Effective, Outdoor, Sustainable, Press, Radio & Audio, Film, INNOVA Lotus, and Lotus Roots. Amidst the festive mood, the industry also marked the announcement of the Grande for Humanity and Special Awards. This year, ADFEST attracted a substantial number of entries, with 1,641 creative works competing. A notable panel of 63 jurors from 19 cities, split into seven groups … Read more

Lawsuits Fly as U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Challenge Biden’s Blockade of Multi-Billion Dollar Merger

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Washington, D.C. – In a major move earlier this month, President Joe Biden halted the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel, a deal worth nearly $15 billion. This decision has led to significant backlash from the steel giants. In response, U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel filed lawsuits, intensifying the dispute over the failed merger. David McCall, president of the United Steelworkers (USW), has voiced strong opposition against Nippon Steel’s potential takeover, emphasizing concerns over the implications for U.S. industry and labor. McCall accused U.S. Steel of longstanding aggressive tactics and expressed apprehension about … Read more

Allegations Fly as Advocate Claims Tirupati Temple Laddus Contained Animal Fat, Sparking Religious Outrage

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TIRUPATI, India —A serious allegation has emerged against the former government of Andhra Pradesh, implicating it in a scandal involving the sanctity of the famed Tirupati Temple’s religious offerings. Advocate K. Karuna Sagar claims that the previous administration under the YSRCP used low-quality ingredients including animal fat in the temple’s laddu prasadam, a sacred offering. The advocate’s assertions have stirred controversy, as he lab claims identify the presence of beef, pork, and fish oil in the ghee used for making the prasadam. “The Tirupati laddu, renowned for its sanctity and divinity, was compromised, which is … Read more