equity and representation

USCIS has issued a new policy memo requiring most foreigners seeking a green card to apply from their home country, shifting from adjustment of status within the U.S. This stricter standard emphasizes weighing negative factors like immigration violations and inconsistent conduct, demanding stronger evidence of "unusual or outstanding" positive ties to the U.S. for those applying domestically.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was honored with the Global Vanguard Honor at the Gold House Gold Gala 2026 for her significant contributions to cross-cultural narratives. She stunned in a unique Amit Aggarwal couture gown, a reimagined two-decade-old Chikankari sari, celebrating Indian craftsmanship. Her career continues to redefine global representation for South Asian talent.

From Representation To Leadership, India Empowers Its Half Population To Shape Governance And Nation-Building

Morgan Stanley believes the Sensex has the potential to reach 95,000 by December 2026, with its strategist Ridham Desai indicating that Indian equities may be entering a fresh bull phase after enduring one of their weakest periods of relative performance in decades

Women are actively investing in India, moving beyond traditional savings. While participation in mutual funds and equities is rising, independent control over financial decisions, particularly tax planning, is still developing. Younger women show greater comfort with digital platforms and goal-based investing. This shift signifies a growing financial awareness and engagement across the nation.

The IUML has fielded its highest-ever number of two women candidates in Kerala, marking a significant shift for the party. This move, which includes a non-Muslim face, comes after decades of balancing demands for gender representation against conservative clerical opposition. The party has indicated further diversity may be revealed as more seats are announced.

Harvard Business School has ended its $25 million Racial Equity Action Plan, launched in 2020 to address racial disparities. Despite efforts like fellowships and partnerships, Black faculty and staff representation saw limited progress. The school has shifted to a broader "community and culture" approach, raising questions about future racial equity initiatives and targets.

South Africans of Indian origin are the only population group in Africa's second-largest economy to have virtually doubled their presence in top management positions in the past decade, according to an official study.

Pernod Ricard India (PRI) said it has more than 40% women representation in its leadership. It said it has also achieved a significant increase in diversity yardstick with 50% of all new employees being diversity candidates in the last one year.