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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttarakhand women leaders discuss equity & inclusion at empowerment meet
Dehradun: Policymakers, educators, civil society members and women leaders from across Uttarakhand gathered in Dehradun for "Uttarakhand Empowering Women 2025," an event focused on advancing gender equity and empowerment. Organized by TOI, PRSI (Public Relations Society of India) Dehradun chapter, and The Loop Project, the event included panel discussions, keynote addresses, and a felicitation ceremony recognising local women leaders. Iva Srivastava, director of citizen registration (CDR), Uttarakhand, delivered the keynote address. Highlighting the importance of visibility in data, decisions, and dialogue, she stated, "Empowerment begins with recognition; and recognition comes from visibility." Ravi Bijarnia, president of PRSI Uttarakhand chapter and deputy director of the information department, spoke on the role of media and civil society in amplifying women's voices. He emphasised the importance of partnerships between grassroots movements and communication networks in enabling long-term change. Two panel discussions explored systemic and legal aspects of women's empowerment. The first, moderated by Ulka Tiwari of Doon Business School, featured Anita Rawat, the first woman to head Uttarakhand Science Education and Research Centre (USERC), Aparna Bahuguna, additional project director with the rural development department, and Tanaya Ahluwalia Nath, co-founder of Shunya India. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The panelists discussed institutional challenges and strategies for inclusive development in the state. The second panel, also moderated by Tiwari, focused on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and its implications for women's rights. Aabshar Abbasi, professor at Doon University and advocate Pallavi Ghai of the Dehradun district court discussed legal frameworks and how they intersect with gender justice. Later, twelve women from across Uttarakhand were felicitated for their work in fields including healthcare, education, arts, and entrepreneurship.
The Journal
4 days ago
- Business
- The Journal
Irish restaurateur says restaurants' bad business decisions are why they're closing
PROMINENT IRISH RESTAURATEUR Oliver Dunne has said current restaurant closures are largely due to poor decisions businesses made during and after Covid. Dunne suggested current pressures on hospitality businesses such as reduced bookings and higher costs are not the main factor behind a spate of closures. There have been over 150 in the past six months alone, which the restaurants lobby has attributed the closures to soaring business costs. Speaking to The Last Word on Today FM, the chef said 'the vast majority of the hospitality industry is in a slump like I've never witnessed before'. He added that some restaurants are hiking prices 'way past the level' that is acceptable. Dunne said many bad business decisions were made after the pandemic, particularly in relation to VAT warehousing. VAT warehousing was a scheme launched during the Covid-19 pandemic to help keep business afloat by allowing them to delay paying tax owed. Delays in paying employer PRSI were also allowed. Dunne said: 'A lot of reasons why a lot of places go bust and close down is because of bad business decisions that they've made over the years. Those restaurants, when they close, they purport it to be a downturn of business, and don't actually say they kept a couple of hundred thousand worth of VAT that they spent.' Advertisement He said more restaurants will close. 'The weak will go, the strong will remain,' he added. Dunne's Asian-fusion Temple Bar restaurant, Cleaver East, will close next month for the final time after a decade in business. It's closing due to the renovation of The Clarence Hotel ; they are in the same building complex. Oliver Dunne's restaurant Cleaver East in Temple Bar will close next month. David Cantwell David Cantwell His restaurants include Michelin starred restaurant Bon Appétit in Malahide, ONE Ballsbridge Bar and Restaurant and Beef & Lobster Dublin and Galway. Dunne has seen a 20% decrease in bookings across his ten restaurants between 2024 and 2025. He said restaurant businesses have also been hit by the increase in the cost of ingredients. Less tourism and a change in habits during Covid are also at play. 'I think Covid taught everyone that going out early, coming back early, maybe wasn't a bad thing,' he said. Dunne said his restaurants are now more likely to be full early in the evening, while Friday nights rea not as busy for the restaurant industry any more. Business on Thursdays has increased. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
PRSI & NMDC celebrate World Public Relations Day
Hyderabad Chapter of the Public Relations Society of India (PRSI), in collaboration with National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), celebrated World Public Relations Day today i.e., 16th July, 2025 with great enthusiasm and professional fervour on Wednesday evening at the Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI), Red Hills, Hyderabad. The event commemorated the legacy of Ivy Ledbetter Lee, regarded as the father of modern public relations and focused on the evolving role of Public Relations in diplomacy, governance, corporate communication and media. Delivering the keynote address, Lion Dr. Kiran Kumar, Honorary Consul of Bulgaria in Hyderabad for the State of Telangana, emphasized the critical role of public relations in nurturing trust and brand image in the society. "Public Relations is not just a communication tool, but a bridge that connects people, cultures, and countries," he remarked requesting PR professionals to take Initiative to spread positivity. He said that he had learnt a lot from PRSI to reach out people in his business development. He declared Rs 1 lakh for the PRSI corpus fund. Dr. S. Ramu, senior Journalist and Journalism educator, who presided over the programme, reflected on the significance of World Public Relations Day, highlighting the need of ethics, truth and transparency in PR practice in the highly polarized world. Dr. K. Yadagiri, Chairman of PRSI Hyderabad Chapter, spoke about PRSI's nationwide footprint and its professional development initiatives aimed at enriching PR knowledge and capabilities across sectors. Smt. Aparna Rajhans, Secretary of PRSI Hyderabad Chapter, appreciated the support extended by NMDC in co-hosting professional development programms, underlining the importance of such partnerships in elevating public relations as a strategic discipline. The celebration saw the presence of several distinguished PR practitioners, Office Bearers, Executive Committee Members National Council Representatives, Patrons and Advisors of the Chapter as well as PR & Journalism faculty and students from leading institutions. In a heartfelt felicitation, the Chapter honoured Dr. S. Ramu for his dedicated service and leadership as Chairman during the previous term. His contributions to building strong institutional partnerships and mentoring young professionals were warmly acknowledged by the fraternity.
RTÉ News
14-07-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Budget 2026 must be 'sensible and prudent'
Business group Ibec has said Budget 2026 must be "sensible and prudent" given the fragile global environment. Launching its pre-budget submission, it urged the Government to take a "measured and strategic approach". The group has also called for targeted investment in areas that enhance productivity and competitiveness. It said sound economic policy must focus on restoring a balance between income and expenditure over the coming years and reduce the over-reliance on volatile tax receipts, such as corporation tax. Ibec also warned that "persistent or emerging tariffs pose a serious threat to Irish business" and it said the economic model Ireland has relied on for the past 50 years is under serious strain. It said while the broader economy may remain resilient, "some sectors will suffer significant and lasting damage to competitiveness". As part of its submission, Ibec said such impacted businesses and their employees must receive targeted support, such as measures on PRSI and trade supports. Ireland needs to 'make right choices' Ibec's Chief Economist and Head of National Policy Gerard Brady said the budget must be framed in the context of ongoing trade tensions and recent US tax reforms Mr Brady said Ireland needs to "make the right choices to safeguard our competitiveness and ability to attract and retain business". "That means investing in productivity focused areas like infrastructure and committing to continue that investment regardless of the economic climate," he added. Ibec also said the high cost of doing business here needs to be addressed and it said more needs to be done on skills and innovation. Mr Brady urged the Government to use funding from the National Training Fund "to make sure that we're investing in skills, particularly at a time where there's significant change in the labuor force due to AI and other new technologies." Mr Brady said: "Ireland still falls short of where it needs to be as an innovation leader and R&D performer." In order to assist in attracting investment, he called on the Government to enhance and widen the scope of the R&D tax credit, which he believes would make Ireland "more attractive investment, both for Irish companies and for multinationals". "Other measures take time to see the benefits for business on things like infrastructure and skills. R&D tax credit would work 1 January," he added. He said the scheme should be expanded to include process innovation, AI, and green technologies. "Allow application to offshore related-party research (with safeguards), provided IP and value remain in Ireland." €3bn budget package proposed Among the other measures in its submission, Ibec has proposed a budget package of €3bn, including €1.3bn in additional infrastructure spending under the National Development Plan. And the business group has called on the Government to "maintain a strong, predictable capital investment pipeline". It said public investment should be "prioritised above all other fiscal commitments." In relation to tariffs, Ibec's Executive Director of Lobbying and Influence Fergal O'Brien said the group is hoping for a framework agreement. Mr O'Brien said Budget 2026 is going to be "predominantly about the stress and pressure in our traded economy, and the uncertainty that the potential global trade war continues to have on the economy". He said the 10% rate, which is currently in effect, is "materially hurting" low margin businesses particularly in the food and drink sectors. "That 10% hurts, especially when you layer it on top of the dollar weakness of pretty much the same scale that we've seen since the start of the year." Mr O'Brien said if the threatened 30% tariff did become a reality, "it will be extremely damaging". He said Ibec members also have "a lot of concerns" about what countermeasures will be introduced by the EU.
Irish Independent
12-07-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Your money questions: Will contributions paid in the past in the UK help me get a full Irish pension?
Q I am turning 66 this November. I applied for a state pension a few weeks ago, and received a decision last week saying I'm 30 paid contributions short of 10 years and I don't qualify. I have 490 Irish PRSI paid contributions, 46 credited contributions and 966 long-term carers' contributions. I paid UK National Insurance from December 1989 to August 1995. The Department of Social Protection has told me they are applying to the UK to see about transferring my NI contributions. They also said that my home caring contributions wouldn't be added, which I find hard to understand. Any advice?
