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‘High living’ guru Marth Stewart found guilty on all counts
MUMBAI: The Yanks may turn up their noses in disdain at the corruption that marks life in India, but the way America is going, corporate scandals, and monster ones at that, are fast becoming a regular staple.
The latest to join the ever growing family of dodgy corporate bigwigs is the queen of homemaking chic Martha Stewart. The ‘Omnimedia’ empire chief faces a prison sentence of as high as 20 years after a court jury found her guilty on all counts of conspiracy, obstruction of justice and two counts of making false statements to the government.
The sentencing date is set for 17 June but Stewart is expected to appeal the federal jury verdict.
The false statement charge relates to a superbly timed sale of stocks worth $228,000 of bio-tech company ImClone. The sale, made just a day before the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected ImClone’s application for approval of a cancer drug, saved Syewart a “monumental” $51,000. Think of it, all these shenanigans for a lousy $ 51,000 coming from a multi-millionaire many times over.
The irony in all this is that Stewart epitomizes meticulous homemaking and gracious living.
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TV9 to host What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 in Delhi
PM Narendra Modi to keynote two day forum on India and the world
NEW DELHI: TV9 Network is gearing up to host the fourth edition of its flagship What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 on March 23 and 24 in the national capital, bringing together a wide spectrum of voices to debate India’s place in a shifting global order.
The summit will open with a keynote address by Narendra Modi, setting the tone for this year’s theme, “India and the world”, as the country positions itself at the crossroads of economic growth, geopolitical shifts and technological change.
From cabinet ministers to chief ministers, business leaders to cultural figures, the event promises a crowded stage and a lively exchange of ideas. Union ministers such as Piyush Goyal and Jyotiraditya Scindia are expected to attend, alongside state leaders including Mohan Yadav, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann.
Political voices from across the aisle, including Smriti Irani, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi, will also join the conversation, ensuring that the debates are as diverse as they are dynamic.
Adding a cultural and sporting touch, personalities such as yoga guru Swami Ramdev, poet Kumar Vishwas and cricketing names like Sourav Ganguly, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh are set to share the stage. Global business leaders and diplomats will further widen the lens, reflecting the summit’s international outlook.
Speaking ahead of the event, TV9 Network managing director and chief executive officer Barun Das, said India stands at a unique moment in history, combining demographic strength, technological capability and entrepreneurial energy. He noted that in uncertain times, honest conversations and bold ideas will shape the country’s trajectory.
The summit will explore themes ranging from economic growth and governance to innovation, sustainability and culture, positioning itself as a platform for dialogue at a time when the world is in flux.
With a packed agenda and a high-profile guest list, What India Thinks Today Summit 2026 aims to do more than just talk. It seeks to capture a moment where India is not only part of the global conversation, but increasingly helping lead it.
