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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 14: Real estate major Embassy Group has described a writ petition questioning the “fit and proper” status of certain entities and promoters associated with Embassy Office Parks REIT as a “recycled claim” and part of a continuing campaign allegedly orchestrated by Sterling & Wilson, even as the Bombay High Court granted the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) six weeks to consider representations made by the petitioner. 

In a statement issued following the hearing, Embassy Group said the petition filed by Chayan Upadhyay formed part of a “continuing, orchestrated campaign” aimed at targeting the group and its promoters through what it termed “repeated and legally untenable proceedings.”

The company maintained that similar challenges concerning Embassy-linked businesses had previously been unsuccessful before multiple judicial forums, including proceedings relating to WeWork India before the Bombay High Court. According to the Embassy Group, earlier petitions had been dismissed, costs were imposed in one matter, the bona fides of petitioners were questioned by the Court, another challenge was withdrawn unconditionally, and a related appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court at the admission stage.

Embassy Group further contended that the present petition was a “recycled claim dressed up as a fresh proceeding” despite prior judicial findings and recent amendments to the SEBI REIT Regulations relating to the “fit and proper” framework. While noting that the matter remains pending before the Court, the company alleged that the proceedings were part of a coordinated effort intended to harm the reputation of Embassy Group, Embassy REIT and WeWork India.

The response came after a Division Bench of Justices R I Chagla and Farhan P Dubash recorded SEBI’s statement that it was examining representations submitted by petitioner Chayan Upadhyay regarding whether Respondent including Embassy Property Developments Pvt Ltd, its Directors satisfy the “fit and proper person” criteria under the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations, 2014, read with Schedule II of the SEBI (Intermediaries) Regulations.

Senior Advocate Shiraz Rustomjee, appearing for SEBI, informed the Court that the regulator was already examining the petitioner’s representations and sought six weeks’ time to complete the exercise. Accepting the request, the Bench granted SEBI six weeks and directed that the matter be listed for further directions on July 29, 2026.

The High Court’s order does not record any findings on the merits of the allegations raised in the petition and merely notes SEBI’s statement that the representations are under consideration.

The respondents in the petition include SEBI, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Embassy Office Parks Management Services Private Limited, Axis Trustee Services Limited, Embassy Property Developments Private Limited, Jitendra Mohandas Virwani and Karan Jitendra Virwani.

According to the petition, Upadhyay, who describes himself as a unitholder of Embassy Office Parks REIT, has sought regulatory scrutiny of whether Embassy Property Developments Private Limited and its promoters satisfy the “fit and proper person” requirements prescribed under the REIT and Intermediaries Regulations.

The petition states that certain entities and individuals associated with the sponsor group have faced criminal proceedings and chargesheets in connection with alleged economic offences and contends that these developments warrant examination by SEBI under the applicable regulatory framework. It further claims that multiple representations seeking regulatory action were submitted to the market regulator, but no final decision was communicated, leading to the filing of the present writ petition.

According to the complainant, the concerns raised regarding Virwani are based on facts stated to be available in the public domain and relate to his role in managing a REIT with assets worth approximately ₹40,000 crore. Referring to proceedings initiated by the Enforcement Directorate in 2021 against Virwani and Embassy Property Developments Pvt. Ltd., the complainant has sought clarity on whether the applicable regulatory requirements were duly considered and complied with by the regulator.

Senior advocate Birendra Saraf appeared for the petitioner, while Shiraz Rustomjee represented SEBI. The remaining respondents were represented through separate counsel. The matter will next be taken up on July 29, after SEBI completes its examination of the representations.

Blue Ocean Corporation brings the prestigious IPSC to Ahmedabad for the first time; Sourav Ganguly joins industry leaders at landmark edition

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 13: Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Friday said that India’s supply chain strength will play a decisive role in the country’s next phase of economic growth, healthcare security, emergency preparedness and public welfare.

Speaking at the International Procurement and Supply Chain Conference 2026, held at The Leela, Ahmedabad, the Minister said that supply chains are no longer limited to business efficiency, but have become central to how nations protect lives, strengthen public systems and build long-term resilience. Organised by Blue Ocean Corporation, the event brought together 500+ industry experts across the world.

Supply Chain and India’s Health Security

“Supply chain is not limited to business alone. It is equally important in healthcare, medicines, emergency response, and public welfare,” said Praful Pansheriya, Minister of Health, Family Welfare, and Medical Education, Gujarat. “Health security is the truest expression of Atmanirbharta because a nation that commands its pharmaceuticals, cold chain, and medical logistics commands its own future,” he added.

The Minister’s remarks placed the spotlight on a critical national concern: the ability of essential medicines, vaccines, medical equipment and emergency supplies to reach people quickly and reliably, especially during times of crisis.

His address also underlined the growing importance of pharmaceutical supply chains, cold-chain infrastructure, medical logistics and procurement systems in strengthening India’s healthcare outcomes.

Gujarat’s Role in India’s Growth Mission

The debut edition of IPSC in Ahmedabad came at a time when Gujarat continues to play a central role in India’s manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, ports, logistics, infrastructure and enterprise-led growth.

With India positioning itself as a global manufacturing and supply chain hub, Gujarat’s industrial ecosystem is increasingly important to the country’s ambitions in trade competitiveness, export growth, healthcare delivery and economic resilience.

The discussions at the conference reflected this larger national context, focusing on how stronger supply chain systems can support India’s vision of Atmanirbharta, inclusive growth and global competitiveness.

Highlights from Leaders

Sourav Ganguly, Member of the Board, Blue Ocean Corporation and former Indian cricket captain, addressed the gathering and spoke about leadership, resilience and the need to empower professionals for India’s growth journey.

“I have seen IPSC grow across different editions, and what makes this platform special is its ability to bring people together with a larger purpose,” said Ganguly. “Our mission is to empower professionals and help them become part of India’s growth story,” he added.

In a special address, Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, highlighted India’s growing role in global trade and economic diplomacy, noting that strong supply chains will be essential to strengthening the country’s competitiveness, resilience, and global partnerships.

The event was also graced by the presence of visionary leaders, including Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VM, Serving Officer of the Indian Air Force; and Dr. Pushpinder S. Puniha, Chairperson of the Consultative Group on Tax Policy, NITI Aayog, and Advisory Board Member, Blue Ocean Corporation, among others.

Blue Ocean Corporation’s Capability Development Mission 

Experts at the event discussed procurement excellence, logistics transformation, healthcare supply chains, manufacturing competitiveness, global trade shifts, AI-led visibility, predictive control and India’s rising role in global supply networks.

Blue Ocean Corporation is also driving a global mission titled Education for All, a non-profit initiative aimed at inspiring one million learners worldwide by making quality professional education accessible across barriers of language, location and affordability.

As part of its international education vision, Blue Ocean has partnered with the University of Wales for executive education programmes. Through these initiatives, the organisation seeks to empower students, working professionals and aspiring leaders with future-ready skills, strengthening India’s talent base and supporting the country’s larger vision of inclusive growth and global competitiveness.

“The future belongs to professionals who can learn, adapt, and lead with confidence. Procurement and supply chain are changing with technology, sustainability, and global risk,” said Dr Sathya Menon, Chairman & Managing Director, Blue Ocean Corporation. “Education must prepare learners not only for jobs but for leadership in a changing world,” he added.

Strengthening Cross-Border Professional Collaboration

IPSC Ahmedabad builds upon Blue Ocean Corporation’s history of hosting international conferences across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Egypt and India. The organisation has outlined plans to expand its conference footprint further this year, with a focus on deepening its presence across strategic global markets and strengthening cross-border professional collaboration.

Headquartered in London, Blue Ocean Corporation is a Superbrand in the training arena. With over 28 years of excellence, 650,000+ alumni, 2,500+ corporate partners and more than 30 international awards, the organisation continues to work across training, consulting, executive education and professional development.

The Ahmedabad edition concluded with a clear message: supply chain strength is no longer just about business growth. It is central to India’s healthcare security, public welfare, manufacturing competitiveness, talent development and long-term national resilience.

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New Delhi [India], June 13: When people talk about confidence, they tend to picture someone loud. You know, the kind of person who can work a room, crack a joke at the perfect moment, or speak without a hint of nerves. We look for confidence in pep talks, hype-up podcasts, and all those “you’ve got this” mantras. We think we’ll finally feel sure of ourselves after landing the job, getting recognized, or crossing the finish line.

But real confidence isn’t noisy or flashy.

It shows up quietly, in moments that don’t get a spotlight.

It starts simple, with a promise—one you make just to yourself, not your boss, not your friends.

• Tomorrow, I’ll get up earlier.
• I’ll finally finish that book.
• After work, I’ll go for a walk.
• I’ll stop procrastinating.

These seem tiny. Nobody’s going to clap for you because you folded your laundry or ate a healthy lunch. But honestly, this is how you build trust with yourself. When you follow through, your brain takes note: “I said I’d do it. I did.” That’s the spark of actual confidence.

Sure, it’s easy to chase approval—likes, comments, gold stars. Those little surges feel good, but they fade fast. You start depending on someone else to keep you feeling okay about yourself, and that never lasts.

The kind of confidence that sticks is built from evidence. Over and over, you tell yourself you’ll do something and then actually do it, no audience needed. Gradually, you start to believe your own word.

Truth is, the promises that matter aren’t dramatic. They’re pretty ordinary, even boring. Read a few pages instead of scrolling through your phone at night. Hit the gym when you’d rather just stay on the couch. Make your bed. Put away a little money. Call your mom back—because you said you would.

If you ignore these, it comes at a price. Not because missing one walk or skipping one chore ruins you. It’s because breaking enough promises chips away at your sense of self-trust. After a while, even making plans starts to feel pointless. Why bother? You don’t really believe you’ll follow through.

That’s the real reason motivation dries up so quickly. If you’ve taught yourself your word is flexible, it’s tough to stay inspired.

What works isn’t stricter rules or being hard on yourself. It’s making smaller, simpler promises. Tons of people trip themselves up by going big—swearing they’ll wake up at dawn every morning, start a complicated workout plan, completely reinvent their whole personality overnight. Most of the time, those big plans crash and burn, not because anyone’s weak, but because trust is built from steady, tiny steps.

Walk for ten minutes a day. That’ll stick longer—and actually build more self-respect—than trying to become someone else all at once and quitting after the first week. A few pages every night changes you more than blitzing through a book in one enthusiastic sitting. Little wins stack up until they just become part of your identity.

Confidence isn’t some switch that flips on. It sneaks in. One day, you notice you’re more decisive or you don’t hesitate to try something new. You feel awkward, but you do it anyway, because you trust you’ll show up.

No big transformation. Just you, quietly keeping your word to yourself.

Nobody gets it right all the time. Real life interrupts—sickness, curveballs, exhaustion. Messing up once or even a few times isn’t what kills your confidence. It’s when you stop trying to keep those promises at all.

People who trust themselves aren’t perfect; they just refuse to quit for good. They get back up, even when they don’t feel like it.

And that’s why real confidence is so easy to miss. It doesn’t draw attention. It doesn’t care about applause. It doesn’t need to compare.

It grows behind closed doors: when you wake up because you said you would, stick with your plans, choose consistency when excuses are easier, and keep another promise that no one else ever sees.

In the end, confidence isn’t given or found. You earn it.

One small promise at a time.

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New Delhi [India], June 13: Waiting used to be baked into daily life.

You waited for the bus and watched the world move around you—strangers passing, snippets of conversation you were never meant to hear. Lines at the grocery store stretched on, and you had nothing to do but listen, really listen, to lives that weren’t yours. You’d sit alone in a café, aimlessly dragging a finger through a coffee ring, letting the scent wash over you. Train stations, airports, the doctor’s waiting room—these were pockets of unclaimed time, spaces where your mind could drift.

Now, it feels like those moments barely exist.

The second things slow down, out comes the phone. Waiting gets treated like a glitch in the system—something to fix. Every free minute fills up: notifications, tiny videos, emails, scroll after scroll. Silence gets swapped for the glow of the screen. What used to be a pause becomes another chance to gobble up something new.

In chasing efficiency, we’ve probably lost something bigger than time. We’ve lost the knack for just being still—for letting those moments wash over us.

Everything now shouts for immediacy. Groceries at your door in minutes. Movies at the tap of a screen. Texts that seem to demand answers right now. Google Maps guesses when you’ll arrive before you’ve even left. Sure, convenience is magic, but it’s also changed what it feels like to wait.

Now, waiting almost feels like you’ve failed.

If a website lags, you can feel your jaw clench. If food delivery is late, you’re hunting the rider on the app like it’s a game. If someone doesn’t text back right away, your mind spins all sorts of stories before the truth gets a word in.

We’re hooked on motion—even when nothing much is happening.

The weird thing is, those pauses used to matter.

Psychologists say we need “mental downtime”—those open spaces where your mind isn’t aimed at anything in particular. That’s when memories settle in, emotions find a place to land, weird and wonderful ideas bubble up.

Think about those long, boring car rides as a kid, staring out the window. Walks with nothing in your ears but your own thoughts. Standing outside a classroom, nervous before a test. None of it felt exciting at the time, but your mind went places—surprising, unexpected places—because no one interrupted.

Now, letting your thoughts wander almost feels like a lost art.

We don’t really look around. We look down.

We don’t watch the world nearby, just screens filled with curated, faraway lives.

The person reading a newspaper on the bench, the way the sky changes at sunset, the hush of a slow afternoon in a café—those little things never stand a chance against something made to grab your attention.

It sounds small, but it adds up.

There’s less chance for reflection.

Waiting used to make us curious. You noticed the shape of a building, the mood of the weather, the subtlest change in someone’s face. You had space to replay memories, wonder about what could happen, or just let your brain drift for a while.

Those moments rarely felt important.

But they quietly shaped how we paid attention—how creative, or just present, we could be.

This isn’t some rant against phones. They’re part of us now—how we work, connect, learn, cope.

The real problem? We forget it’s all right to have empty spaces.

So next time you’re stuck in a line, riding the train, waiting in the rain at a bus stop—hold off a second before reaching for your phone.

Lift your head. Watch people. Feel the weather. Let your thoughts come and go, see what sticks.

Maybe nothing much will happen. Or maybe something will—a little spark, a new idea, a memory you forgot you had.

That’s the old skill you’re reclaiming—not productivity, not efficiency. Just being here, right now.

Waiting wasn’t just about passing time. It was one of the few times in the day that truly belonged to you.

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New Delhi [India], June 13: There was a time when being busy meant you were winning. Your calendar was packed from morning to night—meetings, dinners, networking, you name it. Saying you were “swamped” didn’t just earn sympathy; it made you look important. Free time felt like something for the lazy, and most people wore their exhaustion like a medal.

But things are shifting.

These days, it’s not always the busiest people who get all the envy. It’s the ones who vanish for a couple of hours, turn off their phones, spend an afternoon with a novel, or wander outside just because they feel like it. In a world where everything and everyone wants a piece of your time, open space in your day is suddenly precious. Not just rare, but a little bit glamorous.

This change didn’t come out of nowhere. Work, home, and entertainment blur together now. Our phones fill every spare second with pings and notifications—one more email, another video, another app slicing up what used to be downtime. We’re always reachable, but barely present for ourselves.

So we stay busy all the time, but we’ve more or less forgotten how to really be.

People used to see doing nothing as a negative. It sounded like you had no drive, or worse, no purpose. But psychologists keep saying what we secretly know: the brain sometimes needs a break to recover and get creative again. The best ideas? They show up when you’re zoning out on a bus, taking a shower, or just staring at the ceiling for a bit.

Quiet moments have always mattered. Most of us were just too distracted to notice.

Strangely, social media—once the engine of hustle culture—now glorifies slow mornings, gentle afternoons, and alone time. Videos of people making coffee with no rush, napping in sunlight, or wandering through a city without a plan attract millions of viewers. Chasing productivity got old. Now, people crave the ordinary and peaceful.

It’s not really about the activity.

It’s about giving yourself permission.

Permission to leave a few hours blank. To say no without inventing a story. To spend a whole Sunday lounging around and call it good enough.

We’re finally realizing that rest isn’t just recovery from endless work; it’s part of living well. Muscles need a break after lifting—so does your mind after a week of noise and light and endless scrolling. You need those quiet moments, not just for sanity, but for clarity and focus.

Now, of course, not everyone can clear their calendar on a whim. Plenty of people juggle jobs, kids, worries about money—free time is a luxury for them. But the point isn’t about having endless hours to kill. It’s about protecting the little bits of freedom you do get.

Maybe it’s an hour without notifications. A meal where your phone stays face down. A walk where you don’t check your steps. An evening just… open.

Tiny as they seem, these bits of open space add up to something that’s getting harder to find—room to think, to breathe.

There’s a twist, though. Now that “slow living” looks trendy, even rest can start to feel like a performance. All those picture-perfect routines and aesthetic notebooks turn downtime into just another competition.

But honestly, doing nothing works best when nobody’s watching.

You don’t need a photo, a post, or something you can tick off as “productive.”

It’s enough to just be.

That’s what makes unscheduled time such a big deal now. It doesn’t just show off your wealth, but something harder to get—a little control over where your attention goes.

In a world that survives on distraction, disconnecting is starting to look like real freedom.

Doing nothing isn’t wasted time.

It’s claiming a slice of your life and refusing to let everything else take it.

With the world always demanding, “What’s next?”—sometimes the most radical thing you can do is stop, sit down, and let nothing happen for a while.

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New Delhi [India], June 13: There was a stretch of time when everyone wanted to break free from the ordinary. Success meant showing off a life that looked exciting—constant travel, a buzzing social life, fancy dinners, climbing the career ladder, and posting snapshots from places other people probably hadn’t even heard of. The quiet stuff? That was just something you waded through while waiting for the real thing to begin.

But that mindset’s losing its grip.

Now, wherever you look—online, in neighborhood cafés, bookstores, just walking down the block—people are leaning into the routines they once shrugged off. That morning coffee at home isn’t just a cup of caffeine; it’s become a little ceremony. Evening walks have nudged aside the urge to plan flashy weekends. Reading before bed feels more nourishing than staring at your phone until midnight. Even cooking dinner from scratch has become something people linger over instead of rushing through.

This isn’t just nostalgia or a longing for some imagined simpler time. It’s how exhaustion shows up.

The past decade had everyone chasing speed. Every new app or platform pushed for more—more achievements, more trips, more stuff to post about. Productivity became a personality trait. Even downtime turned into a kind of contest. Vacations weren’t only for relaxing; you had to show proof. Hobbies got monetized. Even rest needed to look good to count.

Life slowly switched from being lived to being curated.

The pandemic hit and fast-forwarded a change that was already brewing. Suddenly, with so much activity stripped away, people took notice of things they’d ignored: the smell of baking bread, the way sunlight falls across the floor, quiet time with their plants, calling family just to talk, or simply sitting and letting silence fill the room.

A lot of people thought those small joys would fade away once things “went back to normal.”

Funny thing—they stuck around.

This shift isn’t just about lifestyle trends. It’s a sign that people are turning away from the idea that happiness is always somewhere else—waiting in a new job, a new city, a new gadget, the next big trip.

More and more, people are asking: What if a good life is right here?

That’s why you see more slow mornings, local coffee shops filling up, blank journals getting filled page by page, neighbors digging into community gardens, small independent bookstores, and travel that never crosses a border. None of these promise a complete transformation. They just invite you to actually be where you are.

And here’s the twist: social media is fueling this shift too—even though it helped build the opposite pressure in the first place. The feeds that used to overflow with luxury and perfection now feel cozier. There are creators quietly filming their routines, showing off a tiny kitchen or a simple homemade meal, or just an uneventful afternoon. The magic is that people can actually see themselves in these moments.

These days, viewers aren’t hunting for flawless lives.

They just want something real.

That might be the biggest shift of all. Authentic, everyday experiences have started to matter more than big dreams or curated perfection. In a world packed with algorithms and digital noise, real moments feel rare and precious.

Breakfast without a rush. The sound of birds at dusk. Reading a paperback as rain taps the windows. These things can’t be packaged or produced. They happen when you’re actually there in your own life—not halfway out the door.

Still, let’s not pretend it’s all simple. Not everyone has the chance to “slow down.” Bills need paying, work piles up, and some people barely have a spare minute. And turning simplicity into a “look”—with expensive gear and effortless minimalism—just makes it another thing to strive for and document.

Once you turn simplicity into a performance, the point gets lost.

Ordinary life isn’t about how things look; it’s about how they feel.

It’s claiming little moments with no need to post about them or get anyone’s approval.

Breakfast with family. Watering the same stubborn plant every morning. Watching the sky’s colors shift before bed. Walking just for the sake of it—not to win at fitness tracking. Laughing about nothing in particular, with no photo evidence.

These don’t make headlines or go viral. But later on, they’re often the memories that matter most.

Maybe that’s why so many are drawn toward a slower pace now. The modern world is brilliant at keeping us busy and occupied, but not so great at leaving us actually content. It offers endless distractions and connections, but real satisfaction tends to show up in those unremarkable, quiet moments.

Ordinary life doesn’t need much.

It doesn’t want you to buy your way in or reinvent yourself. All it asks is that you pay a little more attention.

Maybe that gentle breeze in the evening really was enough.

Maybe unrushed coffee always tasted better.

Maybe conversations face-to-face meant more than a hundred notifications.

Maybe happiness was never hiding in far-off dreams. Maybe it’s always lived in daily life, right in front of you, just waiting to be noticed.

So falling in love with ordinary days isn’t about settling for less. It’s about reclaiming what truly counts. Instead of competing for impressive headlines, people are choosing lives that feel better on the inside—even if they’re quiet from the outside.

And in a world that never stops shouting for attention, maybe the most daring thing left is this: come home, make some tea, wander as the sun goes down, and realize that nothing about an ordinary day was ever ordinary at all.

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New Delhi [India], June 13: Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava, a prominent Supreme Court lawyer and one of India’s leading legal professionals, has been honoured with an Honorary Doctorate in Law (Honoris Causa) by Washington Digital University, Seattle, United States of America. The prestigious recognition was conferred on 6 June 2026, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious legal career.

The certificate issued by the Board of Regents of Washington Digital University formally records that Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava has been awarded the honorary distinction of Doctorate in Law. This honour acknowledges his continued dedication to the practice of law, his contribution to legal service, professional responsibility, and public-oriented legal work.

His journey reflects discipline, commitment, and a strong belief in the role of law as an instrument for justice, protection of rights, and social order. This recognition is a proud moment not only for Advocate Srivastava personally but also for his colleagues, associates, clients, and well-wishers. It serves as an encouraging message to the public that sincere legal service, professional discipline, and commitment to justice continue to command respect and recognition.

The legal profession carries immense public responsibility. Every committed legal professional contributes to protecting rights, guiding citizens, assisting institutions, resolving disputes, and strengthening public confidence in the rule of law. Advocate Srivastava’s honorary recognition therefore stands as a motivating example for aspiring advocates, law students, and citizens who believe in justice-oriented service.

In an era where society increasingly looks to law for protection, fairness, and accountability, such achievements remind everyone that the legal profession remains an essential pillar of democracy.

A Journey of Perseverance and Excellence

Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava began his legal practice in 2006 after completing his B.S.L., LL.B. (First Class) from Pune University, Pune. He founded A A Associates, Advocates & Legal Advisors in Pune, which has since grown into a multi-location firm with offices across India and abroad (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Dubai, and New Jersey, USA). His brother, Savivek Pramod Srivastava, serves as the Managing Partner.

He regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India and various High Courts and is a Member of the Supreme Court Bar Association.

Notable Cases

Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava has successfully handled several high-profile and landmark cases including but not limited to:

• DSK Group Matter (Supreme Court and Bombay High Court): Successfully secured bail for D S Kulkarni and Smt. Hemanti Deepak Kulkarni in a major alleged financial scam case involving approximately ₹2,090 crores.
• WINSOME Group vs. Directorate of Enforcement (ED): Delivered favourable outcomes in enforcement proceedings.
• Landmark PIL in Bombay High Court: Argued a Public Interest Litigation against the Union of India, RBI, and a major bank. The petition was admitted as it affected millions of bank customers across India.
• GSEL vs. RBI (Supreme Court of India): Challenged an RBI circular and obtained a favourable landmark, reportable judgment.
• Bihar Boiler Blast Case: Successfully secured bail for the directors of the company in this high-profile matter widely covered by national media.
• Baba Siddique murder case Representing as a defense counsel for bail in an alleged Baba Siddique murder case

He is also recognised for his expertise in complex NDPS cases, anticipatory bail matters, CBI, ED, EOW, and SFIO investigations.

Prestigious Awards and Recognitions

The Honorary Doctorate in Law from Washington Digital University adds to his long list of distinguished honours:

• Mahatma Gandhi Samman for Legal Excellence in the House of Lords (British Parliament) in London in the year 2017.
• Economic Times Award for Excellence in Criminal Law
• Iconic Punekars Award by Pune Times Mirror
• Femina Achievers Award (2024 & 2026)
• Man of Excellence Award 2025
• Society Achievers Award (conferred by Hon’ble CM Shri Eknath Shinde and Hon’ble Dy. CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis)
• Times Power Icons Award
• Business Leader Award (2020) by The Economic Times
• Global Achievers Award (Dubai & Bangkok)
• International Achievers Award (Moscow)
• Legal Era Rising Stars Award (2017)
• Featured in Forbes India and multiple Femina cover features

Regular TV Panelist on National Electronic Media

Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava is a well-known and regular legal expert on national television. He frequently appears as a panelist and commentator on major channels including ABP Live, ET Now Swadesh, Zee Business, Ndtv, Aajtak, CNN News18, Times Now, India Tv and others. He provides clear and insightful analysis on constitutional matters, Supreme Court judgments, economic offences, scams, and current legal issues.

His clients include Multinational Corporations (MNCs), High Stakes Stock Brokers, Industrialists, Builders and Real Estate Barons, Film Producer, Diamond Merchants, Celebrities, Business men and HNI’s.

Social Media, Website & Contact

• Official Website: https://www.advocateaashutoshsrivastava.com/
• X (Twitter): https://x.com/adv_aashutosh
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/advaashutoshs/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advocate_aashuutosh/
• YouTube: Search “Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava”
• LinkedIn: Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava
• Contact Number: +91-9822543129

Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava’s conferment of the Honorary Doctorate in Law is a milestone of dignity, inspiration, and encouragement. It reflects the importance of perseverance, public service, and professional integrity in the field of law. His achievements continue to inspire confidence in the legal system and motivate the next generation of lawyers to uphold the highest standards of justice and ethics.

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Left to Right: Jonty Rhodes, Dr. Sanket Mehta, Surgical Oncologist and Founder, SSO Cancer Hospitals, and Rahul Singh, Chief Business Officer, SSO Cancer Hospitals.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: SSO Cancer Hospitals, a leading chain of cancer hospitals dedicated solely to providing organ-specific care for cancers, has announced former South African cricket player Jonty Rhodes as their Brand Ambassador.

The purpose of this partnership is to increase awareness about cancer and promote the identification of cancer at an early stage to facilitate access to appropriate specialist expertise for patients living with complex or difficult (to diagnose) cancers throughout India and the African continent.

This announcement comes at a critical time as cancer is quickly becoming one of the greatest healthcare challenges facing countries. The number of people diagnosed with cancer is expected to continue to grow dramatically over the next several decades.

Awareness about cancer is increasing, but patients are still experiencing many barriers, such as delays in diagnosis; limited ability to access surgical specialists trained in treating and caring for patients with cancer; no multidisciplinary approach to treating and caring for patients with cancer; and uncertainty about where to get reliable second opinions.

As part of the partnership, Rhodes will engage in various activities related to raising awareness and educating patients about cancer and providing other types of support to patients with cancer, including digital outreach activities, media activities, and community-based activities to promote early identification of cancer and provide patients with accurate and timely information about treatment options.

This partnership is very different from traditional celebrity endorsements. The focus of this merger will be the impact on patients and helping to create stronger healthcare collaborations between India and international patient communities.

SSO Cancer Hospitals has developed a strong reputation as an organ-specific cancer network that connects highly skilled surgical organ-specific oncologists with complex cancer specialties. The network is focused on providing advanced cancer surgical treatment, multidisciplinary treatment planning, and access to specialized cancer treatment.

Speaking on this collaboration, Jonty Rhodes said: “Cancer has a debilitating effect not only on the individual patient but also on the whole family. One of the greatest hurdles many individuals face is trying to determine from where and when to get the right assistance they require. What attracted me to SSO Cancer Hospitals was their dedication to providing specialist care and education to patients. This partnership will facilitate more discussions concerning cancer, assist with early detection, and aid individuals in making informed decisions. If just one family’s awareness leads them to take action sooner than they would, it could have a tremendous impact.”

In terms of clinical care, this collaboration will address one of the major deficiencies in cancer care worldwide: the lack of access to organ-specific expertise for patients.

Dr. Sanket Mehta, Surgical Oncologist and Founder, SSO Cancer Hospitals, commented: “In the past decade, there has been an enormous shift in treatment for cancers. Currently, a significant number of cancer types require highly trained surgeons who are focused on specific organ systems and who are also working with a multidisciplinary team. Unfortunately, due to a lack of access to the right channel, to being treated by the appropriate specialist, especially for patients with complicated cancers associated with the pancreas, liver, oesophagus, thorax, or advanced gastrointestinal cancers. These delays can adversely affect how a patient responds to treatment. This initiative seeks to increase awareness and increase the ability of patients to obtain specialist care.”

This initiative supports SSO’s mission of expanding access to quality cancer care. It provides support to patients as they look for expert cancer care and receive advanced surgical treatments.

Further commenting on this partnership, Rahul Singh, Chief Business Officer, SSO Cancer Hospitals, said: “Access to healthcare, including cancer treatment, is a critical issue in cancer care across India and Africa. Many want to receive appropriate treatment yet don’t necessarily know how to locate the right type of services or whether there would be any type of expectation to pay for it. The focus of this partnership is to help eliminate the gap between those who would like to receive treatment and those who provide the necessary cancer care by developing trusted pathways that connect patients and families with specialist teams of cancer service providers, ensuring that patients receive high-quality, affordable cancer treatment. We believe that there is no geographical limit when talking about services provided by experts, and we are committed to providing expert care and support everywhere by using an awareness/education/and access to services model.”

Over the next year, SSO Cancer Hospital plans to implement multiple cancer awareness campaigns, develop various educational campaigns, share survivor stories, engage with patients, establish community outreach programs, conduct media interviews, and develop digital awareness campaigns focused on improving cancer literacy and motivating patients to seek treatment earlier.

Bringing a well-respected South African athlete together with an oncology dedicated only to cancer network, this partnership wants to create a lasting impact at the point of need to help patients access the right care at the right time.

About SSO Cancer Hospitals

SSO Cancer Hospitals is a leading chain of cancer hospitals focused exclusively on organ-specific cancer care. The network brings together highly specialized surgical oncologists across breast, gastrointestinal, thoracic, gynecological, urological, head and neck, and other cancer specialties. Through multidisciplinary treatment planning, advanced surgical expertise, and a patient-centric approach, SSO is committed to improving cancer outcomes and making specialist cancer care more accessible across India and internationally.

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Chirag Dinesh Mehta, President of the Association of Home Textile seen with Shantilal Shah, Chairman of the Association of Home Textile along with the exhibitors and visitors during the inauguration of Home Décor Expo.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 13: The Home Décor Expo will be held from June 13 to 15, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai. It was inaugurated by lighting the lamp on June 13, 2026. The exhibition would feature 50 major stalls. Around 13,000 trade visitors were expected to attend this B2B (Business-to-Business) fair.

Chirag Dinesh Mehta, President of the Association of Home Textile, informed that demand for home décor and furnishing products is currently very strong. The rapid pace of construction activities and the continuous increase in the number of new apartments have significantly given boost to demand for home décor products.

Shantilal Shah, Chairman of the Association of Home Textile, stated that the growth rate of the home décor industry remained highly encouraging. Renowned actress Amrita Rao has been the brand ambassador of the home décor industry.

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From Heartfelt Service to Community Recognition: How One Woman’s Unwavering Dedication is Empowering Lives and Igniting Dreams Across Delhi

New Delhi [India], June 12: In the bustling heart of New Delhi, where countless souls silently battle hardship, Ms. Soneka Chhabra stands as a radiant beacon of pure, selfless love. As the founder of Rooh Foundation (headquartered at E-42, Greater Kailash-1), she has turned her deepest conviction into a living sanctuary of hope. Her journey whispers a timeless truth that touches every heart: true fulfillment is not measured in wealth or accolades, but in the quiet moments when a child’s eyes light up with possibility, a family finds dignity, and a soul discovers it is no longer alone.

Rooh — meaning soul or spirit — is more than a name. It is the very essence of Soneka’s mission: to nurture intrapersonal and interpersonal harmony while serving the less privileged with boundless love and productive compassion.

The Soul of Service: Origins, Mission & Vision

Guided by the vision of “creative intervention for social transformation through effective empowerment and productive compassion,” Rooh Foundation works tirelessly for individual empowerment, family welfare, and holistic community development. Under Soneka’s compassionate leadership, the foundation has become a warm embrace for underprivileged children, struggling families, widows, orphans, the elderly, and the differently-abled.

Key Focus Areas that touch lives every single day:

• Education & Child Welfare: Distributing textbooks and storybooks, organizing joyful learning events, and celebrating birthdays so every child feels seen, valued, and loved — “little angels” in Soneka’s words.
• Family & Community Support: Skill-building programs, ration distributions during Diwali, Holi, and other festivals, and strengthening household resilience with dignity.
• Health, Hygiene & Shelter: Health camps, hygiene drives, and safe shelter for the most vulnerable.
• Disaster Relief & National Integration: Swift response in times of crisis and promoting unity and harmony.

A New Dream Born from Love: The Computer Center for Self-Reliant Futures

Today, Soneka’s heart overflows with an even bigger, more powerful dream — one that could change the destiny of an entire generation.

Her vision is to establish a dedicated Computer Center where underprivileged children can learn essential digital skills in this age of technology. In a world where computers and digital literacy open doors to jobs, entrepreneurship, and lifelong independence, Soneka refuses to let these bright young minds be left behind.

Through this center, children will not only gain computer knowledge but also the confidence and practical skills needed for livelihood and self-reliance. They will move from receiving help to becoming capable, empowered individuals who can support their families and build brighter tomorrows.

This is not just about technology — it is about breaking the cycle of poverty with dignity, giving every child the tools to dream bigger and achieve more. Soneka often says that when a child learns to code, design, or simply navigate the digital world with confidence, an entire family’s future transforms.

This dream is the natural extension of Rooh’s existing focus on digital & financial empowerment — now ready to take powerful, tangible shape.

Impact Stories: Moments That Touch the Soul

Every day at Rooh Foundation, hearts are touched and lives are rewritten. Children beam with joy during Holi celebrations, families receive festive support with tears of gratitude, and students achieve academic milestones — like one beneficiary who cleared her 10th board exams with flying colors.

Volunteers and donors consistently speak of the warm, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels cherished. Soneka’s hands-on presence and heartfelt gratitude to her team create a ripple of love that extends far beyond material aid. These are not just programs — they are soul-to-soul connections that heal and uplift.

Recognition That Matters Most

While formal awards are secondary, Soneka’s work has earned the most precious recognition of all: the love and trust of the communities she serves. Parents, teachers, local leaders, and beneficiaries praise her for creating safe, nurturing spaces filled with genuine care. Her transparent leadership and ability to mobilize resources have made Rooh Foundation a beacon of hope in Delhi’s social sector.

Challenges, Resilience & the Bright Road Ahead

Running an NGO brings real challenges — funding, scaling, and meeting diverse needs. Yet Soneka meets every obstacle with quiet strength and unwavering faith. By focusing on sustainable empowerment through education and skills, Rooh builds lasting change.

Looking ahead, the foundation is expanding shelter programs, deepening educational outreach, enhancing health initiatives, and — most excitingly — bringing the Computer Center dream to life. With growing community support and digital visibility, Rooh is poised to touch thousands more lives.

Join the Movement: Be Part of This Beautiful Story

Soneka Chhabra’s message is simple yet profoundly moving:

Every act of kindness creates ripples that can change the world.

Whether you are an individual with a giving heart or an organization ready to make a real difference, there is a place for you in this journey of compassion.

For Individuals – Small Acts, Big Miracles

• Donate via IndusInd Bank
• Account No.: 201018239237
• IFSC: INDB0000160 (Kailash Colony Branch)
• Volunteer your time, skills, or creativity
• Follow @roohfoundation__ on Instagram for updates and event invitations
• Share this story and spread awareness

For Organizations & Corporates – Amplify Impact Through Partnership

Rooh Foundation warmly invites companies, corporates, and other organizations to partner in this noble mission. Your support can create transformative, scalable change:

• Sponsor or Fund the Computer Center — Donate computers, laptops, software, furniture, high-speed internet, or training equipment. Help equip the next generation with 21st-century skills.
• CSR Contributions — Align your Corporate Social Responsibility with meaningful digital literacy and skill development programs that directly empower underprivileged children for livelihood and self-reliance.
• Employee Volunteering & Mentorship — Send skilled volunteers to teach coding, basic computer skills, digital marketing, or financial literacy.
• Long-term Partnerships — Collaborate on sustained programs, sponsor student batches, or co-create impactful initiatives under Skill India and education-focused CSR goals.
• In-kind Support — Provide resources, expertise, or technology that accelerates Rooh’s reach.

Together, organizations and Rooh can build not just a computer center, but a powerful launchpad for hundreds of children to become self-reliant, confident contributors to society.

A Final Word from the Heart

As Rooh Foundation continues its sacred work under Soneka Chhabra’s inspiring guidance, it reminds us all that true leadership is measured by how many lives you lift. One dedicated soul, fueled by love and supported by compassionate hearts — both individual and organizational — can illuminate countless futures.

The children of today are waiting. Their dreams of self-reliance, dignity, and a brighter tomorrow are within reach.

Let’s make this Computer Center dream a beautiful reality — together.

For more details, partnerships, or to discuss how your organization can support, visit www.roohfoundation.com or connect directly with the team.

Together, let’s touch souls, empower lives, and create a future where every child has the chance to shine.

With love and gratitude,

Rooh Foundation

Led by Soneka Chhabra – A True Beacon of Compassion

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