UNRECIPROCATED AFFINAL GIFT-GIVING IN CONTEMPORARY INDIAN MARRIAGES: A SOCIO-CULTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE PERSISTENT UNILATERAL BURDEN ON BRIDE’S FAMILIES AND CALLS FOR EQUITABLE CHANGE
In many North Indian communities, the tradition of unilateral gift-giving from the bride’s family to the groom’s family—often termed laina-daina, shagun, or customary presents—extends well beyond the wedding ceremony into festivals, life-cycle events, and routine occasions. This practice, rooted in hypergamous kinship structures that position bride-givers as structurally subordinate, imposes ongoing financial, emotional, and social […]
UNRECIPROCATED AFFINAL GIFT-GIVING IN CONTEMPORARY INDIAN MARRIAGES: A SOCIO-CULTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE PERSISTENT UNILATERAL BURDEN ON BRIDE’S FAMILIES AND CALLS FOR EQUITABLE CHANGE
In many North Indian communities, the tradition of unilateral gift-giving from the bride’s family to the groom’s family—often termed laina-daina, shagun, or customary presents—extends well beyond the wedding ceremony into festivals, life-cycle events, and routine occasions. This practice, rooted in hypergamous kinship structures that position bride-givers as structurally subordinate, imposes ongoing financial, emotional, and social […]
The Role of Intellectual Property Rights in Promoting Innovation and Startups in India: A Management Perspective
In today’s fast-moving business world, innovation is the fuel that drives startups forward. But having a brilliant idea is not enough — protecting that idea is equally important. This is where Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) come in. IPR gives legal protection to inventions, brands, designs and creative works, so that startups can safely turn their […]
Corporate Social Responsibility under the Companies Act, 2013: Compliance Challenges and Strategic Management Approaches
When the Companies Act, 2013, came into force, one of its most talked-about provisions was Section 135, which made Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) mandatory for certain companies in India. [ The Companies Act, 2013, Sec-135, No. 18, Acts of Parliament, 2013 (India).]Before this law, CSR was mostly a voluntary effort by businesses – something they […]
SIGN TODAY, EXIT TOMORROW: HOW MAC CLAUSES LEAVE INDIAN SELLERS STRANDED
The use of Material Adverse Change (MAC) clauses in India’s mergers and acquisitions deals is paradoxical in nature as it is written to offer protection to the buyer against any post-signing deterioration in the target, while it is being increasingly used as a strategic exit mechanism by the buyers. This paper makes an analysis of […]
PROTECTED ON PAPER: WHY INDIA’S TAKEOVER CODE FAILS MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS
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THE INVISIBLE ASSET: WHY INDIAN M&A LAW IS UNPREPARED FOR AI ACQUISITIONS?
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THE FINE PRINT AFTER THE DEAL: WHY SELLING YOUR COMPANY IN INDIA DOESN’T SET YOU FREE?
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Gig Economy Workers vs Traditional Employees in India
India is home to one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing gig workforces, with an estimated 77 million platform and informal gig workers as of 2026. Yet the sweeping labour law reforms encapsulated in four new Labour Codes the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Social Security, and the Occupational Safety […]
How SEBI’s Recent ESG Mandates Are Boosting Women Led Startups in India
In 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) elevated ESG mandates by introducing the BRSR Core under the SEBI BRSR 2025 framework, requiring businesses to share standardised and verifiable data on aspects like carbon emissions, workplace diversity, ethical practices, and boardroom accountability. The mandate requires India’s top 1,000 listed companies to file ESG […]