Amith Hegde

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Seeker, Learner, Creator, #Poet, #Writer| #Entrepreneur #Strategist, #Leadership, #Consulting, Innovation, #Branding | Into Social & Environmental Causes

Screenshot of the Top 10 States in the Investment Friendliness Index and the Leading 5 States under Infrastructure and Business Climate
A poem titled 'The Queen' by Amith Hegde
Infographic with which foods help, which to limit, and why it matters
Infographic has text as follows: The Rs 100 figure represents aggregate funding across a dataset of Indian tech startups founded between 2015 and 2025, mapped across high-velocity employer cohorts-essentially the most institutionally connected slice of the startup ecosystem where capital concentration is highest. Within this network, women-led startups accounted for 4.4% of the capital raised, defined as companies with at least one woman co-founder.
Screenshot has text as follows: How does the bill define ‘hate speech’? “Hate speech” covers any expression - spoken, written, by signs, visible representations or electronic communication - made in public view with an intention to cause injury, disharmony, enmity, hatred or ill will. It applies when such expression targets a person (alive or dead), a class or group of persons, or a community, to serve any “prejudicial interest.” What are ‘prejudicial interests’ under the law? “Prejudicial interest” is defined broadly to include bias based on religion, race, caste or community, sex, gender, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence, language, disability or tribe. This list covers most constitutionally protected equality grounds and several additional identity markers.
Banner image: A stone quarry in Mangaluru, Karnataka. Representative image by Ravimum via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Picture of a stone quarry followed by the text: • A new study has found that after the 2016 ban on river sand mining in Kerala, stone quarries have expanded near protected areas in the Western Ghats to extract stone for M-sand production. • The researchers found that some quarries expanded five to tenfold or more during 2011 to 2021. About 17% of this increase took place in 2016. • Besides causing loss of biodiverse habitat, quarrying activity involves loud noises, dust, ground-shaking blasts which could potentially harm the region’s wildlife. • The study recommends that ecologically sensitive zones be designated strictly off-limits for new quarry approvals.
An image which has an artistic Indian Flag in the top background with the text below reading Happy Independence Day And then the subtext reading Freedom is a gift we must protect with unity, courage, and responsibility! Right next to it is a girl child running with the Indian tricolour flag aloft in her hand
A pic of Patrice Lumumba waving with the text as follows below it: In the 1960s, the US, Belgium and a pliant UN helped overthrow Patrice Lumumba whose ideas of African unity and independence were seen as dangerous by the West.
Musakeena Bhavi Gadag, Karnataka, 12th century. | Claudio Cambon
RCB IPL Team 2025
The screenshot has text as follows: Highlights: Bengaluru has emerged as a significant advertising hub in India, driven by the rise of startups and digital marketing, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior and preferences. The Southern advertising market has evolved from traditional sectors to a more diverse landscape, with brands increasingly recognizing the need for region-specific campaigns that resonate with local cultures and languages. Bengaluru's unique combination of digital talent and innovative independent agencies has allowed the city to produce globally recognized work, exemplified by Dentsu Creative Bengaluru being named Cannes Lions Agency of the Year in 2022.
Image wishing Happy Republic Day with some text overlaid on the map of India with the Tricolour flag representation above
Kho Kho World Championship 2025 winning team image of the Indian players
The screenshot has text as follows: Presiding over a two-judge bench, Justice BR Gavai stated, “We have given our view that taking into consideration the past 75 years, such persons who have already availed benefits and are in a position to compete with others, should be excluded from reservation. But it is a call to be taken by the executive and the legislature.”
Image of a Farmer tilling his field with a pair of bullocks
Infographic Data Never Sleeps 12.0 2024 Domo’s unveiled its annually anticipated 12th edition of Data Never Sleeps, offering a unique snapshot of how digital habits manifest themselves minute by minute. The report shows the world’s internet population has reached a record high of 5.52B people and uncovers signs that AI may be unseating digital juggernauts as it brings in new forms of engagement. From streaming and shopping to the digital workplace, this year’s infographic captures the immense volume of data generated online every 60 seconds, providing insights into how technology continues to shape our daily lives. “The phenomenal acceleration of generative AI over the past two years has dominated the digital conversation, and this year’s Data Never Sleeps shows how we’ve reached a new tipping point – AI is primed to dethrone competitive mainstays of the internet era,“ said Josh James, founder and CEO of Domo. “In the year ahead, we’ll be watching how this shift changes our broad range of digital activity, impacts the competitive landscape, and accelerates corporate investment in AI-ready data and tech.”
Tulasi Gowda receiving the Padma Shri award from President ram Nath Kovind
Picture of Ustad Zakir Hussain
The screenshot has text and image as follows: Before pronouncing the order, Justice Dixit said, “We in fact, want to set a new trend...If Kannada is not to die out, then Kannada should be recognised.” Then there is an image which shows the photographs of Justice Krishna Dixit and Justice CM Joshi of the Karnataka High Court and the photograph of the Karnataka High Court. Then again there is text as follows: Justice Joshi too chipped in and said, “We give all our judgments in English. If we do this, how will the common people understand? In England, court proceedings were conducted in Latin until 1730. Thereafter, a law was made that the orders and judgments of the English court should be given in the local language. Therefore, since 1730, proceedings in England have been conducted in English.”
A poem titled My Consent by Amith Hegde
A poem title Unfreeze by Amith Hegde
The image has text as follows: Happy Constitution Day! 75 years of Constitution