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Letter from the Director
Dear subscriber,

The Supreme Court ruling of August 11 stating that daughters have equal coparcenary rights in a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) property even if the father died before the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, came into force is a long-awaited, progressive step. The ruling settles the ambiguity surrounding the exact nature and extent of a daughter’s rights to inherit property, and interpretations of the amended section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.

Such thoughtful policy design, judicial activism and political will is needed to address gender concerns in India, where women are still struggling for equal opportunity. Please browse through the latest Tatsat Communique to know about more such concerns.

Sumi Gupta, Director, Tatsat Foundation
CSR
Spotlight on business families amid Supreme Court’s ruling on HUFs Spotlight on business families amid Supreme Court’s ruling on HUFs The order is likely to lead to restructuring of holding structures and succession plans.The Supreme Court ruled that daughters have equal rights in a HUF just like sons since the day they are born
FM Sitharaman asks tax officers to make faceless appeal system a success FM Sitharaman asks tax officers to make faceless appeal system a success The faceless appeal system was also unveiled by prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday
Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash - Fox Business Facebook bashes Apple for refusing to waive commission fees, seizing on backlash - Fox Business Facebook Inc said on Friday that Apple Inc had declined its request to waive a 30% commission fee the iPhone maker charges apps listed on iOS devices, taking a shot at its fellow Big Tech peer as developers challenge the policy.
Cyber Security
Amid cyber crime surge, Haryana to have Cyber Response Centers in each district - The Statesman Amid cyber crime surge, Haryana to have Cyber Response Centers in each district - The Statesman In view of the surge in cyber crime cases, Haryana Police has decided to create Cyber Response Centers (CRCs) in every district to effectively tackle such cases in the state. Disclosing this on Thursday, Director General of Police (DGP) Haryana, Manoj Yadava …
Cyber-security experts warn of 'tsunami' of fraudulent texts - The Brussels Times Cyber-security experts warn of 'tsunami' of fraudulent texts - The Brussels Times The national centre for cyber-security (CCB) has issued a warning of a ‘tsunami’ of fraudulent text messages expected to be sent to phones in Belgium over the coming days. The practice known as ‘smishing’ – a portmanteau of SMS and phishing, uses text message…
Tech Talk: Why cyber threat intelligence matters - Foster's Daily Democrat Tech Talk: Why cyber threat intelligence matters - Foster's Daily Democrat Cyber threat intelligence has been around for more than 20 years, but until recently it was only available to large enterprises like Fortune 500’s and government organizations. Our own Department of Homeland Security here in the U.S. is a large provider of cy…
Development Sector
Hit by lockdown, 1 in 3 supposed to make transition from MCD to govt schools yet to Hit by lockdown, 1 in 3 supposed to make transition from MCD to govt schools yet to According to officials, over 1 lakh children move from municipal schools to Delhi government schools each year. While the transfer has happened on paper, what remains highly uneven is the contacting and induction of these new students.
UNICEF: Conflict in Syria forces children into child labour UNICEF: Conflict in Syria forces children into child labour The war is forcing Syria’s children to earn money to support their families.
Andhra launches entrepreneurship scheme for SC/ST women empowerment Andhra launches entrepreneurship scheme for SC/ST women empowerment Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy launched the YSR Cheyutha (handholding) scheme, which is aimed at economically empowering the women of the socially backward communities. The government will spend Rs 4,687 cores annually for the scheme.
Education
Students Are Successfully Attempting Open Book Exam: Delhi University Students Are Successfully Attempting Open Book Exam: Delhi University "In the last four days, students have successfully attempted and submitted their answer scripts on the OBE portal of DU," an official statement said.
Include chapters on citizens duties in school books: Govt to NCERT, states | Education News,The Indian Express Include chapters on citizens duties in school books: Govt to NCERT, states | Education News,The Indian Express NCERT, state governments were asked to include chapters in Civics and Political Science books with special emphasis and focus on citizens' duties. The legal affairs department has prepared course modules on the subject
Indian students believe online classes creating digital divide, universities put profit over children: Report | Education News,The Indian Express Indian students believe online classes creating digital divide, universities put profit over children: Report | Education News,The Indian Express Indians think that colleges and universities put profits over students. At 81%, India has most students to believe that followed by the US and Australia.
NEP 2020 will pave way for New India: President Ram Nath Kovind - Times of India NEP 2020 will pave way for New India: President Ram Nath Kovind - Times of India Education News: "I am confident that with the implementation of this policy, a new quality education system will be developed and this will transform the future chall
Environment
Air pollution cuts down life expectancy by two years, despite global efforts to improve air quality Air pollution cuts down life expectancy by two years, despite global efforts to improve air quality Air pollution has made the global life expectancy almost two years lower than it would be if air quality met World Health Organization standards, according to a new report.
Air Pollution Is Killing Honeybees, New Study Finds Air Pollution Is Killing Honeybees, New Study Finds Air pollution isn't just affecting us humans, but also our furry, scaly, and winged co-inhabitants on this planet — honeybees
Experts call for system to combat PPE pollution Experts call for system to combat PPE pollution Without a plan in place, they say, discarded masks, gloves and such materials will pile up in landfills.
Government
Tamil Nadu government appoints new law officers Tamil Nadu government appoints new law officers The State government on Wednesday issued five Government Orders terminating the services of some law officers, extending the tenure of a few others and appointing many law officers, including two more
COVID-19: Assam government asks educational institutions to waive off 25% school fees COVID-19: Assam government asks educational institutions to waive off 25% school fees Following COVID-19 pandemic, Assam government has asked private educational institutions to waive off at least 25 per cent fees of students from Pre-Primary to Class 12.
PM Narendra Modi hails corona warriors: Key points of I-Day speech PM Narendra Modi hails corona warriors: Key points of I-Day speech India News: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation on the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day from the rampart of Red Fort.
International
Sarah Palin has words for Kamala Harris about veep pick, offers advice: ‘Don’t forget the women who came before you' Sarah Palin has words for Kamala Harris about veep pick, offers advice: ‘Don’t forget the women who came before you' Unlike everyone else weighing in on Biden choosing Harris as his running partner, the former Alaska governor served as the 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee. She’s also the only living person who shares the same experience with the California senator.
'Excessive' fecal matter found in water closes swimming in Chestermere Lake 'Excessive' fecal matter found in water closes swimming in Chestermere Lake City officials in Chestermere are working closely with Alberta Health Services after a private company tested the water quality in Chestermere Lake and found excessive fecal matter.
UN soundly defeats US demand to extend arms embargo on Iran UN soundly defeats US demand to extend arms embargo on Iran UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Friday resoundingly defeated a U.S. resolution to indefinitely extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran, with the Trump administration getting support from only the Dominican Republic.
Social sector
78% of rural India stopped work during lockdown, says survey 78% of rural India stopped work during lockdown, says survey 74% satisfied with Modi govt.’s handling of pandemic situation: rural survey
'Data for good' movement spurs action in fight for causes 'Data for good' movement spurs action in fight for causes Though often associated with financial analysis, analytics is being used to aid nonprofit organizations in their fight for causes that improve society as well.
Cancer testing appears to be struggling to make up ground lost during Covid-19 lockdown Cancer testing appears to be struggling to make up ground lost during Covid-19 lockdown Diagnosis improved after lockdown, but there appears to still be about 1300 New Zealanders who have cancer but don't yet know it.
Blogs
Coping with Mental Illness and Anxiety Coping with Mental Illness and Anxiety The recent suicide by acclaimed Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has brought up the issue o..
Digital Classes Not A Solution For All Digital Classes Not A Solution For All Online education has grown over the years and has recently gained mainstream acceptance globall..
NEP changes proposed for schools NEP changes proposed for schools The new National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, was unveiled by the Ministry of Educat..
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