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Industry

Mint Explainer: Why startups will continue to be plagued by moonlighting

Soham Parekh's case highlights the challenges of moonlighting, where employees hold multiple jobs without disclosure. This can jeopardize performance and security. But early-stage startups typically lack the resources for rigorous checks, leaving them vulnerable as they focus on rapid growth.

4 min read8 Jul 2025
Industry

Mint Explainer: What Pankaj Dwivedi's demotion tells us about sexual harassment cases at public sector banks

The union government recently demoted the executive director of Union Bank of India, who was appointed only last year, over allegations of sexual harassment. Mint takes a closer look at what the case says about the treatment of sexual harassment complaints at public sector banks.

5 min read1 Jul 2025
AI

Mint Explainer: Would you make Sam Altman’s eye scanner your online ID?

Digital ID systems like India’s Aadhaar, the open-source Modular Open Source Identity Platform, and OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman-backed World ID are gaining traction as a significant world population still lacks any official or digital ID.

6 min read26 Jun 2025
Companies

Mint Explainer: Why ED’s summons to top lawyers in stock options case sparked a legal firestorm

The summons by the Directorate of Enforcement to senior advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal ignited a fierce debate about attorney-client privilege and investigative overreach. With the summons withdrawn, Mint delves into the implications for legal confidentiality in corporate cases.

5 min read24 Jun 2025
Technology

Mint Explainer | 16 billion passwords: How bad is the ‘world’s largest data breach’?

Despite initial claims that the breach was the ‘largest ever in the world,’ cybersecurity experts said that the impact could be limited. However, attackers could still use these databases for strategic advantages.

5 min read23 Jun 2025
Markets

Mint Explainer: What did Sebi decide at its 210th board meeting?

Esop relief for startup founders, simplified delisting norms for PSUs, and relaxed rules for FPIs signal the market regulator's pivot to lighter, business-friendly stance.

5 min read19 Jun 2025
Markets

Mint Explainer: How Sebi uncovered Sanjiv Bhasin's alleged stock manipulation scheme

Sebi alleges Sanjiv Bhasin provided stock tips on TV and social media to front-run trades for personal gain by misleading retail investors, earning an estimated ₹11.37 crore in profits for himself and 11 associates.

5 min read18 Jun 2025
Industry

Mint Explainer: What’s at stake as Bar Council reviews its rules on foreign law firms

Last month the council notified new rules that allow foreign lawyers and law firms to advise on foreign law, international law and arbitration matters in India. But a backlash from Indian law firms has prompted it to initiate a review of the plan.

4 min read17 Jun 2025
News

Mint Explainer: From regional stability to India's IMEC, the unintended costs of Israel's Rising Lion

The latest armed conflict between Israel and Iran is the most significant showdown between the two West Asian archrivals in decades.

5 min read16 Jun 2025
Economy

Mint Explainer: How the Israel-Iran conflict can crash India’s growth party

India will face multiple challenges if the Israel-Iran conflict escalates into a full-fledged war or, worse, a regional conflict.

3 min read15 Jun 2025