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Part 4, Chapter 13

Summary: After the events of S3, Matt Murdock is trying to once again balance life as a lawyer and a vigilante. But he’s been scarred by loss and betrayal - will a mysterious new neighbour help him heal? Or will her secrets drag him back into the darkness? Notes: This is a slow burn romance with an original female character, told in 4 parts. There is mystery, intrigue, action/violence and angst - all the good stuff!

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PART 4

Chapter 13

Almost 3 weeks later

Calina approached the small suburban house on leaden feet. She wanted nothing more than to get back on her bike, return to her hotel room and lock herself away from the world.

But that was the old Calina. The one who ran when things got hard. The one who hid behind serums, and shut herself off from her loved ones, instead of confronting the pain of being human.

She was trying to be better.

Her intensive counselling sessions with Dr Gossard were helping. The tablets she’d been prescribed - proper FDA-approved and widely used anti-anxiety medication - was helping. And having an explanation for what was wrong with her had helped the most.

After their first conversation three weeks ago, Dr Gossard had ordered a PET scan of her brain. And the images had revealed that her amygdala was well and truly fucked. Of course, that wasn’t the actual scientific analysis. The neurologist had spoken of ‘unco-ordinated pathways’ and ‘signalling irregularities’. Dr Gossard’s theory was that her amygdala was underdeveloped to start with - due to the Red Room’s mind control - and the modified serum Melina designed for her had damaged it further.

Anya had come at it from a different perspective. “Think of your amygdala like a filing cabinet,” she’d explained. “Each drawer contains an emotion, with instructions on how to recognise it, and how to react to it, and even how to cope with it. Thanks to the Red Room, you - and the rest of us Widows - are lacking some of those instructions. Especially the ones about coping - that’s why you struggled so much after the Vanishing. But when you took the serum, you essentially tipped your filing cabinet over, emptied it out, and now all your files are jumbled up and scattered all over the floor.”

The metaphor - whether it was strictly accurate or not - had helped. It proved that what she was going through wasn’t normal. And it gave her a framework for getting better - she just had to re-wire her brain. Get those files back in the right order.

It sounded impossible, but Dr Gossard assured it would happen - with enough therapy and time.

Which meant she wasn’t cured yet. She still struggled to recognise what she was feeling. She still found her emotions overwhelming, and she still had moments where she broke down or lashed out. But she had some strategies to help her now. Most had come from Dr Gossard.

And one was tucked away at the bottom of her backpack, contained within a little glass vial.

It was the last dose of serum - the one that had fallen under her bed weeks ago, before the battle in New York and everything that had followed. She’d come across it a few days ago by accident when retrieving one of Nika’s toys. The sight of that little ampoule of amber liquid had forced all the air from Calina’s lungs. She’d sat on the floor, cradling it in her palm for what felt like hours, battling the desire to find a syringe and inject it into herself. She could almost feel the numbing relief it would bring…

But then Nika had grabbed the toy from her other hand, and woofed happily. Calina had glanced down into her dogs sweet brown eyes, and felt a wave of tenderness swell over her. And in that moment - just for that moment - she didn’t feel the need to numb anything. She wanted to bask in that love, and the bond she felt with Nika.

So she’d shoved the vial in her backpack, where it had lived ever since.

It was comforting, knowing it was there. Just in case one day it all got too much.

It was a safety net.

And it gave her the courage to come here tonight, to this little house in Brooklyn.

Something she should have done long before now.

Calina took a deep breath, clenched the strap of her backpack, and knocked on Karen’s door.

———

She was greeted with a hug, Karen’s slender arms clenching her around the shoulders. “I’m so glad you’re okay.”

“I’m okay,” Calina replied, her own arms around Karen’s waist.

She felt a tug on her jacket. “Lina!”

She glanced down at Izzy, her little arms outstretched. “Hug?”

“Of course you get a hug.”

She swapped Karen’s embrace for the weight of Izzy in her arms, those little arms now squeezing her around the neck. She breathed in the scent of innocence, and had to fight back tears. This was what she’d been denying herself all these years?

She’d always felt a bond with Izzy, from the moment she’d held her in the crook of her arm and stroked her soft cheek. But it was nothing compared to the reality of her feelings.

She loved this little girl. The strength of the emotion was dizzying. She felt her heart almost explode with it.

Izzy leaned back in her arms and smiled, oblivious to the seismic shift taking place within Calina. “Doggy?” she asked in her sweet piping voice.

Calina laughed, a wet, tearful sound. “You only want me for my dog, don’t you?” She kissed the toddler on her forehead and apologised. “Sorry, Nika had to stay at home for this trip.”

Izzy stuck her lower lip out in an exaggerated pout and stared up at her through her lashes.

Calina laughed again. “Where did she learn that?” She looked at Karen for the answer, expecting to see her smiling at her daughter’s antics. Instead she stood watching Calina intently, a frown furrowing her brow.

“What is it?” Calina asked, letting Izzy slide to the floor.

Karen shook her head. “I don’t know. There’s something so…different…about you.”

Calina bit her lip. Then nodded. “I have a lot to tell you.”

———

They were sitting at the kitchen table, a bottle of wine between them. Izzy had been put to bed half an hour ago, and the two adults had retreated to the back of the house to indulge in a glass of Malbec.

“I usually just drink beer with Frank, so this is a nice change,” Karen commented as she pulled out the cork.

“Where is he tonight?”

“At his place.”

“I thought he was practically living here now.”

“He is, but he still has a couple of months left on his lease. I think it's good for him to have somewhere he can escape to when it’s all getting a bit too much for him. Besides, he always makes himself scarce when—”

“When what?”

Karen shook her head. “Nothing.” She glanced at her watch again. The movement was subtle, but Calina was trained to notice these things.

“What’s going on? Are you expecting someone?” Calina asked.

“Nice try, trying to change the subject. But we’re here to talk about you.” She leaned back in her seat and pinned Calina with a stare - and Calina saw the echos of the investigative reporter she once was. “So talk. What’s been going on with you? Why did it take you almost two months to come see me, and why have you been avoiding Matt?”

Calina winced at the sound of his name. She dodged Karen’s probing gaze and played with the stem of her glass. “It’s a long story.”

“How long?”

“It starts three years ago. After I had my…episode…in the Memorial Park.”

She glanced up to see Karen frowning at her again. "Really?"

"Really," Calina nodded. She dropped her gaze again, took a deep breath, then told Karen everything. About going to Melina. Taking the serum. The fight in New York against Thanos’ army. Her injuries, how long it had taken to heal them, and the problems she’d been having since. “I’m sorry I didn’t contact you when I woke up. I was just…I honestly thought I was going crazy. I’ve never felt so out of control in my life, and it- it scared me.”

Karen said nothing. She just stood up and walked to the window looking out onto her garden. She stayed there, staring out into the darkness, her back to Calina.

“Karen?”

Karen turned around, one arm crossed over her stomach. “All that time…all those years…you were lying to me?”

Calina bit her lip, and nodded.

“You knew how much it hurt me when Matt kept his secrets from me. I thought he was my friend, and he deceived and manipulated me. And then you did the exact same thing. You came here for years, talking with me, laughing with me, playing with my daughter, and bringing her presents, and making her love you, and all that time you felt nothing? All that time it was just an act.”

“No!” Calina protested, hating the sound of betrayal in Karen’s voice. “I mean, it was sort of an act, but it was all real as well.” She scrubbed her forehead, trying to find the words to describe something she barely understood herself. “I was still feeling everything, it was just buried. Cordoned off. But some of it always seeped through - especially around Izzy. It was as if I loved her so much, there was no way to block it completely. And I do love her. I love you - you’re my best friend Karen. And I’m so sorry. I’m sorry for lying to you, but I knew taking that serum was wrong, and I couldn’t admit what I was doing. I was too ashamed. And I’m sorry for being so weak, and taking the easy way out, but I didn’t know what else to do! I didn’t know how else to survive!”

She felt the sharp, shallow rise and fall of her chest, her breath hitching as she tried not to cry. But she lost the battle. A sob escaped her lips, and she buried her face in her hands as her tears broke free.

She felt gentle hands on her shoulders as Karen crouched down beside her. “Shhh, Calina. It’s okay. I’m not blaming you for taking the serum. I understand that part of it - I was there, remember? After the Memorial Park? I saw what state you were in, and I was so worried about you back then. But then you turned up a few months later and you were so much better, and I was so relieved that I—”

Calina sat back up and wiped her eyes. “What?” she whispered.

Karen sat back down next to her. “I guess I was just glad I didn’t have to worry about you. I was pregnant by that point and stressed out about the baby, and I knew something was wrong with David. I was glad I didn’t have to worry about you, so I never really pried into why you were suddenly so much better.”

“I wouldn’t have told you, even if you had.”

“And that’s what hurts the most - the lying. So please don’t ever do that to me again.”

“I won’t. I swear.”

Karen blew out a long breath. “In the spirit of honesty…I should probably tell you that Matt’s on his way here.”

Calina jerked her head up. “What?”

“He’s coming over for dinner.” She looked at her watch again - openly this time. “He’s late, as usual.”

Calina staggered to her feet, shaking her head. “I have to go. I can't be here."

Karen grabbed her arm. “No. Please stay - he’s desperate to see you.”

“I can’t. Karen, I can’t. Not like this.” She could already feel herself starting to come apart, all those unnamed and confusing emotions rushing into her like a torrent. Her heart started hammering in her chest, and the urge to run was overwhelming.

“Calina, he loves you. He—”

“He loved the old me - the one he thought was strong, and brave and had her shit together. But she doesn’t exist anymore, Karen. I’m a mess, now. I’m weak and a coward and—”

“You’re none of those things.”

She could feel tears fill her eyes again as she pleaded with her friend to understand. “Please,” she said on a broken whisper. “I don’t want him to see me like this.”

Karen let go of her wrist. “Okay. Okay. If you don’t want to see him, can you at least call him? He’s been putting on an act lately - like you did - but I can see how difficult he’s finding all of this.”

Guilt welled up inside Calina. She could only imagine how he must be feeling after suddenly being catapulted into this strange new world. But the guilt wasn’t strong enough to override her fear. She opened her mouth to tell Karen that she’d try to call him, but a knock sounded from the front door.

The two women froze.

Karen gave her a look. It was a plea to reconsider, and resigned acceptance all at once. Then she sighed and left the kitchen. Calina heard the front door open moments later.

“Oh, hey,” Karen said in greeting, her voice breathy and high-pitched. “I, um, figured you weren’t going to make it.”

“Yeah, sorry about that.”

Calina gasped at the sound of Matt’s voice. Even quiet and muffled by the kitchen door, it was the most amazing thing she’d ever heard. Because it was him.

Finally, after all these years, it was him.

He was really back.

Calina clamped a hand over her mouth to stifle a sob. She wanted to run through the door and into his arms and have the last five years be nothing but a terrible dream…

But she couldn’t do it. She couldn’t make herself take even a tiny step forward.

Instead she lifted her jacket from the back of her chair, and snuck out the back door. She moved slowly, silently, desperate not to attract his attention. Eventually she made it through the back gate, down the path, and onto the main road. But just as she swung her leg over her bike, the pounding of footsteps rang out behind her. Then, “Calina!”

Her head whipped around, and she gasped again.

Because there he was.

He wasn’t a muted voice down a hallway. Or a blurry photograph on her phone. He wasn’t a conjured memory, or a visitor to her dreams, indistinct and ephemeral.

He was there, 20 feet away from her. Real and alive.

She drank him in.

The way he stood on the sidewalk, one foot frozen in front of the other, hand outstretched as if he was trying to hold her place with the force of his will. His dark hair, slightly dishevelled; his stubble, so much longer than she was used to; and his eyes hidden from her behind familiar red glasses.

He was alive.

He licked his lips— and oh, his beautiful, curved top lip was split and healing from a fist. And that somehow made him seem even more alive, because of course he was Daredevil, as well as Matt.

“Calina.”

Her heart stopped.

But then he took a step towards her. “Callie—” And the sound of that name on his lips broke her. She wasn’t his Callie anymore. She hadn’t been that person for five long, tortured years.

And she didn’t know if she ever could be again.

She wrenched her eyes from his, started her bike and tore away from him down the street.

———

The ride back to the hotel was a blur. All she remembered was clutching the handlebars so tight she thought the skin over her knuckles would split. As if her grip on the bike was the only thing keeping her from shattering into a million pieces.

She strode into the lobby after parking her bike, and veered straight for the bar. She couldn’t face going up to her room, where there’d be no distractions from her thoughts. And she really needed a drink.

Or five.

“Shot of Vodka” she ordered. She collapsed onto the stool, propped her elbows on the marbled bar top and dropped her head in her hands.

Almost immediately, the man who’d been seated three stools down sidled up to her. “Let me get that for you, sweetheart.”

Calina flinched at the pet name - the one Matt would often use. But whereas he’d said it with loving affection, this man laced it with oily smarm. “I can buy my own drink.” she replied without lifting her head.

“Yeah, take a hike sleazeball,” a voice chimed in. A very distinctive voice - one which made Calina’s head whip around. She watched in disbelief as her long-lost sister jumped onto the stool next to her.

“Hey,” Yelena greeted her, her raspy voice casual, as if they’d made plans to meet up here. As if they’d just seen each other yesterday…instead of five and a half years ago.

“Hey?” Calina parroted. “Just, ‘Hey’?”

Yelena shrugged.

Calina leaned over and pulled the other Widow into a crushing hug. She felt Yelena’s arms snake around her waist, her hold much looser.

Calina let Yelena go, and sat back. She felt the familiar burn of tears behind her eyes, but strangely no other symptoms of an impending breakdown reared their head. Maybe the last hour had wrung her out so completely, even her screwed-up emotions were taking a break to recover.

“Where have you been?” Yelena hadn’t been in Wakanda when she’d woken up. She hadn’t been in Geneva, either. After the battle in New York, she’d basically dropped off the face of the planet.

“Around. Went to see Melina for a while. Then just…” Another shrug. “Anya said you were staying here, so I thought I’d say ‘Hey’, and yell at you for stealing my dog.”

Calina recognised the last bit as a joke. But there was no levity to it. There was barely any inflection in Yelena’s voice at all. She seemed listless, flat. Smaller than Calina remembered, and lacking her usual fire.

Grief did that to people.

“I’m so sorry about Natasha.”

The bartender arrived with her drink and Calina passed it to Yelena before ordering two more. Yelena threw back the shot and slammed the glass onto the bar top. “Ironic, isn't it.” she said. “The whole world got their loved ones returned, but I lost mine in the process. Wait - is that irony? I always forget what it means. Maybe it’s not irony. Maybe it’s just my eternal bad fucking luck.”

Calina didn’t know what to say. And she knew from experience, that there wasn’t anything she could say that would ease Yelena’s pain. So she just sat beside her friend and drank.

“Did you go to see him tonight?” Yelena asked after her sixth shot.

“Matt?”

“No, Captain fucking America. Of course Matt.”

“No,” Calina replied, twirling her wine glass on the bar top - she’d given up on vodka after shot number four. “I went to see Karen, a friend. Matt came, though. I- I didn’t know he would be there, so I panicked and ran.”

She could still hear his voice as he called her name on the street. His deep, beautiful voice. It had been full of such hurt, and confusion, and disbelief…and a thousand other things she couldn’t recognise. She felt the burn of acid in her gut, guilt eating away at her. And she knew the only reason she wasn’t falling off the deep end and having another emotionally unstable crazy woman episode was because the alcohol was numbing the worst of her emotions.

So she took another large sip.

“Why did you run?”

Calina stared at her in disbelief. “Didn’t you hear what I…did? With the serum?”

“Yeah. I heard. Anya told me when I checked in yesterday. Who cares?”

“‘Who cares’?”

“Yeah, as far as I’m concerned those five years don’t count. The news is already referring to it as a blip. So that’s what it was. A blip. Meaningless. All that matters is what you do now.”

A blip.

Calina felt her jaw clench. The most cataclysmic event in human history…reduced to a fucking blip. A minor inconvenience. Like the world merely took a wrong turn on a road trip, and was now back on track.

All that grief. All that pain.

Reduced to a fucking blip.

It was insulting.

Infuriating.

Calina felt her gut burn again - in anger this time, instead of guilt. White noise filled her head, and she squeezed the glass she was holding so tight it shattered.

“Fuck!” Yelena yelled, the most animated she’d been all night.

Calina shook off the wine coating her hand and slid from her stool. “I need some air,” she gritted out.

Yelena found her outside moments later, pacing the small alley beside the hotel. She shoved a wad of napkins at her. “You’re bleeding.”

Calina glanced at the jagged cut across her palm, the oozing blood appearing black in the moonlight. She didn’t feel the pain.

She only felt rage.

Rage that was building by the second. Rage that felt like it would detonate insider her, blow her apart if she didn’t do something.

So she spun around, pulled back her arm and punched the brick wall.

Hard.

She felt the pain now. But it just fuelled her on. She cocked her arm, ready for another hit, but Yelena grabbed it instead, twisting it behind her back. “What the fuck are you doing, Calina?”

Calina wrenched herself out of the hold. “Go away, Yelena.”

“Not while you’re like this.”

She pushed the shorter Widow back. “Go!”

Yelena stumbled back a step, startled. Then she narrowed her eyes. Clenched her fists.

And attacked.

Calina dodged the first punch, catching Yelena’s fist in her hand. She grunted at the impact against her cut palm. Then she flung the hand away and followed up with a jab to Yelena’s flank.

Yelena retaliated by sweeping Calina’s legs.

And so it went on, the only sound in the dark, damp alleyway the thud of kicks landing and punches hitting, and both women breathing hard as they took their anger out on each other.

Until eventually Yelena had Calina pinned on the ground. Both were flagging by that point. Neither had been out in the field for over a month, and they were feeling the effects of that - as well as all the alcohol sloshing around their systems.

“Yield?” Yelena panted.

“Since when do we yield?”

“Since I’m fucking tired, and sore, and want to get out of this rat-infested alley.”

At that, all the fight went out of Calina. She dropped her head to the ground and nodded. “Okay, okay. I yield.”

Yelena stood up and offered her hand. Calina took it, and dragged herself to her feet.

She pressed her fingers to her cheek, wincing at what was bound to become a spectacular bruise tomorrow. Various other aches and pains let themselves known - including the torn skin on her knuckles and the sharp wound across her palm. She prodded at the cut, checking for any glass shards, and flexed her fingers, assessing movement.

“You good?” Yelena asked.

“Yeah. No tendon damage.”

“I wasn’t asking about your hand. I was asking if you were good. Are you over whatever the hell that was?”

“That was what I was trying to explain to you. That’s what I’ve been like ever since I stopped taking the serum - I’m either collapsing in on myself, or I’m lashing out and hurting people. It’s why I can’t see Matt—”

Yelena scoffed. “You don’t think your vigilante boyfriend can handle you?”

“He shouldn’t have to!”

“I think he’d feel differently, if you gave him the choice.”

Calina shook her head. “Why are you pushing this? You were never a fan of me and Matt.”

“Because you’re wasting what she gave you,” she growled. “And it’s pissing me off.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Natasha. She died- no, she sacrificed herself - to try to make everything right. To put the world back together. My sister died to give you another chance with Matt, and you’re throwing that away. It’s like you’re spitting on her death.”

The words stole Calina's breath - even more effectively than the elbow she’d taken to the solar plexus just five minutes ago. “Yelena,” she whispered. “I- I didn’t mean—”

Yelena shut her down. “Forget it,” she sighed. “I don’t want to hear it.”

Calina bit her lip.

“Make sure you clean that hand. And ice your cheek.”

Calina nodded, feeling a hint of relief. If Yelena was fussing over her injuries, she couldn’t be too mad at her. “Thanks. I will. And…I’ll think about what you said.”

“Good. Do that. Otherwise I’ll come find you again, and beat you up some more.”

Tough love, Yelena-style.

Calina smiled.

She’d really missed it.

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Militant about joy

We want to connect joy to militancy for a number of reasons. We are interested in how the capacity for refusal and the willingness to fight can be enabling, relational, and can open up potentials for collective struggle and movement, in ways that are not necessarily associated with control, duty, or vanguardism. We want an expansive conception of militancy that affirms the potential of transformation at the expense of comfort, safety, or predictability. A common definition of militancy is to be “vigorously active, combative and aggressive, especially in support of a cause.”[29] We are interested in the ways that putting joy into contact with militancy helps link fierce struggle with intense affect: rebellions and movements are not only about determined resistance, but about opening up collective capacities. With joyful militancy we want to get at what it means to enliven struggle and care, combativeness and tenderness, hand in hand.

However, the historical associations and current renderings of militancy are complex. Historically, militancy is often associated with Marxist-Leninist and Maoist vanguardism, and the ways these ideologies have informed revolutionary class struggle and national liberation struggles. These ideals of militancy have been challenged, especially by Black, Indigenous, and postcolonial feminists, who have pointed out the pitfalls of rigid ideology, patriarchal leadership, and the neglect of care and love. The traditional figure of the militant—zealous, rigid, and ruthless—has also been challenged by situationism, anarchism, feminism, queer politics, and other currents that have connected direct action and struggle to the liberation of desire, foregrounding the importance of creativity and experimentation. From this perspective, the militant is the one who is always trying to control things, to take charge, to educate, to radicalize, and so on. This kind of militant tends to be two steps behind transformations as they manifest themselves, always finding them lacking the correct analysis or strategy, always imposing a framework or program.

The contemporary discourse of counterterrorism associates figures of militancy with ISIL,{2} the Taliban, and other groups named as enemies of the United States and its allies. In this way, the specter of the “militant extremist” helps justify further militarization, surveillance, imperialism and Islamophobia. The suspected presence of one militant is enough to turn a whole area into a strike zone in which all military-aged men are conceived as enemy combatants, and everyone else as collateral damage. Within this discourse, the militant is increasingly the ultimate Other, to be targeted for death or indefinite detention. In all of these representations—from the Maoist rebel to the terrorist extremist—the figure of the militant tends to be associated with intense discipline, duty, and armed struggle, and these ways of being are often posed in opposition to being supple, responsive, or sensitive. It’s clear that militancy means willingness to fight, but in its dominant representations, it is cold and calculating.

At the same time, there are other currents of militancy that make space for transformation and joy. When we interviewed her, queer Filipino organizer Melanie Matining spoke about its potential to break down stereotypes:

The word “militancy” for me is a really, really hard one. It was used a lot in Filipino organizing. I would always connect it to the military industrial complex, and I didn’t want to replicate that. And then as I started peeling back the actual things we need to do… As an Asian woman, to be militant—that’s really fucking rad. It breaks down sterotypes of submissiveness. The concept of militancy is a new thing for me, and to embrace it I’m unpacking notions of who I’m supposed to be.[30]

Artist and writer Jackie Wang argues that militancy is not only tactically necessary, but transformative for those who embody it. In the context of anti-Blackness in the United States, Wang shows how the category of “crime” has been constructed around Blackness and how mass incarceration has led to a politics of safety and respectability that relies on claims of innocence, contrasted implicitly with (Black) guilt and criminality. Rejecting the politics of innocence means challenging the innocent/criminal dichotomy and the institutionalized violence that subtends it. This form of militancy, Wang argues, is “not about assuming a certain theoretical posture or adopting a certain perspective—it is a lived position.”[31] Drawing on Frantz Fanon, Wang writes that militancy has the capacity “to transform people and ‘fundamentally alter’ their being by emboldening them, removing their passivity and cleansing them of the ‘core of despair’ crystallized in their bodies.”[32] Living militancy, from this perspective, is inherently connected to a process of transformation that undoes the knot of subjection around innocence, challenges the carceral logics of anti-Blackness, and opens up new terrains of struggle.

When we asked Indigenous political theorist Glen Coulthard about his conception of militancy in the context of Indigenous resurgence, he called it an “emergent radicalism” that destabilizes relations of domination.[33] Coulthard’s work focuses on Indigenous resurgence and resistance to settler colonialism. He reveals the ways that Empire represents Indigenous peoples’ oppression as a constellation of personal failings and “issues” to be addressed through colonial recognition and reconciliation. He also focuses on Indigenous refusal and resistance, the revaluation of Indigenous traditions, and a rise in Indigenous militancy and direct action. Militancy, in the context of Indigenous resurgence, is about the capacity to break down colonial structures of control, including the state’s monopoly on the legitimate use of force; it is a break with the colonial state’s attempt to subjugate Indigenous people and ensure continued exploitation of Indigenous lands. This emergent militancy isn’t based on a single program or ideology, but comes out of relationships, as Coulthard says:

It’s emergent in the sense that it’s bottom-up. But it also emerges from something, and that’s those relationships to land, place, community. So that is the emergent part. Emergent doesn’t mean entirely new, because those relationships to place are not new. They’ve always been there, and are always re-emerging. It comes in cycles. The always-there emergent militancy is acted on through management strategies, recognition and accommodation, whatever. That has its effects: it dampens the crisis, it overcomes contradictions temporarily. And then the militancy will emerge again. And we’ve seen this four or five times in the last half-century, these series of containment/management strategies. …What’s always prior is agency of Indigenous peoples, and capital and the state are constantly on the defensive, reacting. As opposed to thinking that we’re always reacting to colonialism, when we privilege it. It’s this resurgent Indigenous subjectivity that the state is constantly trying to quell or subdue. And it’s successful, but never totally successful. And it boils over, comes to the surface, and some new technology is deployed in order to manage it, and reconciliation is the latest tool that is doing that work. But it’s always because of our persistent presence: we’ve never gone away and we’ve been articulating alternatives in words and deeds.[34]

This conception of militancy as emergent is important because it doesn’t come out of thin air, or from an enlightened vanguard of militarized men who suppose that they can see things more clearly than common people. It comes out of the ongoing refusal of Indigenous peoples to give up their ways of life. As Kiera Ladner and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson write in their introduction to This is an Honour Song,

The summer of 1990 brought some strong medicine to Turtle Island. For many Canadians, “Oka” was the first time they encountered Indigenous anger, resistance and standoff, and the resistance was quickly dubbed both the “Oka Crisis” and the “Oka Crises” by the mainstream media. But to the Kanien’kehaka (Mohawk) people of Kanehsata:ke, who were living up their responsibilities to take care of their lands, this was neither a “crisis” at Oka, nor was it about the non-Native town of “Oka.” This was about 400 years of colonial injustice. Similarly, for the Kanien’kaehaka from Kahnawa:ke and Akwesasne who created “crises” by putting up their own barricades on the Mercier Bridge or by mobilizing and/or mobilizing support (resources) at Kanehsata:ke, this really had nothing to do with Oka, a bridge or a golf course. This was about 400 years of resistance. Like every Indigenous nation occupied by Canada, the Haudenesaunee have been confronting state/settler societies and their governments since those societies began threatening the sovereignty, self-determination, and jurisdiction of the Haudenesaunee. It was not a beginning. Nor was this the end. This was a culmination of many, many years of Onhkwehonwe resistance resulting in a decision to put up barricades in defense of, and to bring attention to, Haudenesaunee land ethics, treaty responsibilities, and governance.[35]

Indigenous resurgence and events like Oka are not joyful in the sense of being happy, but in the sense that they are deeply transformative and able to catalyze solidarity across Turtle Island. But unlike Marxist conceptions of militancy in which the vanguard is supposed to usher in a global revolution, it is clear that Indigenous struggles do not implicate everyone in the same way. As it breaks down colonial structures of control and dispossession, Indigenous resurgence implicates us, as settlers, in complicated ways: it unsettles us and our relationship to land and place, and throws into question received ideas about who we are, our responsibilities and complicities, what it means to live here, and our received ideas about what “here” is. It compels us to learn, together, how to support Indigenous resurgence and resist settler colonial violence.

Joyful militancy has also emerged in spaces where people generate the capacity to move with despair and hopelessness, to politicize it. In her study of the queer movement ACT UP, queer theorist and activist Deborah Gould shows how their militant tactics not only won institutional victories that prolonged and saved lives; they were also a process of world-making:

From its start and throughout its life, ACT UP was a place to fight the AIDS crisis, and it was always more than that as well. It was a place to elaborate critiques of the status quo, to imagine alternative worlds, to express anger, to defy authority, to form sexual and other intimacies, to practice non-hierarchical governance and self-determination, to argue with one another, to refashion identities, to experience new feelings, to be changed.[36]

The militancy of ACT UP was not only about a willingness to be confrontational and defy conventions of straight society and mainstream gay and lesbian politics; the movement also created erotically-charged queer atmospheres and sustained networks of care and support for members who got sick. Catalyzed by grief and rage, it blew open political horizons and changed what was possible for people to think, do, and feel together.

When we asked the Argentina-based intellectual Sebastián Touza about militancy, he discussed the danger of defining it once and for all:

I don’t know if militancy can be defined “as such.” Probably it is not a good idea to define it that way because that would entail a general point of view, an interchangeable and abstract concept, valid for all situations. But, on the other hand, I would say that a militant is somebody who struggles for justice in the situation … Thus we have to pay attention to the situation, to the encounters that take place in it, to how meaning is elaborated there, to the subjectivities that arise as a result of those encounters.[37]

This “situated” militancy does not start from a prefabricated notion of justice. It is an attempt to intervene effectively in the here and now, based on a capacity to be attuned to relationships. An example of this could be Touza’s discussion of the struggle of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, a feminist organization that formed in resistance to military repression in Argentina in the 1970s:

Mothers grew up not from strategic plans but from below: from the pain of mothers seeking to recover their children who had been kidnapped, tortured, and “disappeared” by the state. Because they have not separated affects from political activity, Mothers never consider each other means toward ends. Nobody has to be subordinated to strengthen the organization. Rather, they regard each other as ends in themselves. What bonds them together is not an idea but the affect, love and friendship that arises from supporting each other, sharing intimate emotions, moments of joy and sorrow. They organize themselves through consensus, understood not as a system of decision-making or conflict resolution, but as a direct engagement with the lives of one another. As in a now long established feminist tradition, for them the personal is political. Mothers guide themselves by an ethics of intimate conviction whose exercise cannot be detached from everyday life. They have a profound distrust of ideologies and party lines and are proud of their autonomy from the state, political parties, unions and NGOs. Their autonomy does not consist in fighting against a dominant ideology, which might summon the need for the specialized knowledge of a vanguard party, but rather … in the affirmation of liberating aspects of popular culture that already exist among them.[38]

The Mothers are a powerful example of how militancy often springs from everyday life and the bonds of kinship, rather than abstract ideological or moral commitments. These struggles eventually waned or were absorbed by Empire, at least partially. The Argentinean government eventually began using the discourse of human rights and began to offer money and services as an attempt to relegitimize the state and regain control, causing deep divisions between the Mothers and other movements in Argentina.[39] The Canadian government used treaty negotiations, reconciliation discourses, and other formal processes in an attempt to quell Indigenous resurgence and militancy. As Coulthard explains above, new forms of militancy tend to provoke new strategies of containment and absorption by the state, leading to the invention of new forms of struggle. None of these movements stayed frozen in one form: in various ways they transformed, dissolved, shifted, or were institutionalized. But the fact that Empire always invents new forms of containment is not evidence that movements have “failed” or that they were misguided. Joyful transformation sometimes ebbs and flows, becomes captured or crushed, grows subtler or percolates into everyday life, but always re-emerges and renews itself.

Militancy is not a fixed ideal to approximate. We cannot be “like” a militant because militancy—in the way we conceptualize it here—is a practice that is based in the specificity of situations. We cannot become these examples, nor should we look to them as ideals. Rather than boiling joyful militancy down to a fixed way of being or a set of characteristics, we see it arising in and through the relationships that people have with each other. This means it will always look different, based on the emergent connections, relationships, and convictions that animate it.

In relation to this, we believe it is important to hesitate, lest our understanding of militancy become another form of rigid radicalism. Not everyone we spoke with has been enthusiastic about this word. For instance, in our interview with them, writer and artist Margaret Killjoy was ambivalent, emphasizing its connection to armed struggle:

I guess I see it as being someone who is “actively” involved in trying to promote radical social change, and in a non-reformist way. It’s dangerous as terminology … I don’t use it much myself … because of course the first implication it seems to have is that of armed struggle, which is far from a universally applicable strategy or tactic.[40]

We hope that joyful militancy allows for questions and uncertainties that are too often smothered by conventional conceptions of militancy. We also recognize that many will still prefer different language. We are not suggesting that all joyful struggles share an ideology, a program, or a set of tactics. What the above examples have in common is that they express a form of militancy that is attuned to their local situations and arises from people’s needs, desires, and relationships. What we are calling joyful militancy is not a shared content, though we do think there are some shared values and sensibilities. Rather it is an attunement and activation of collective power that looks different everywhere, because everywhere is different.

Besides these highly visible examples, joyful militancy also lives in art and poetry that opens people’s capacities for thinking and feeling in new ways. It is expressed in quiet forms of subversion and sabotage, as well as all the forms of care, connection, and support that defy the isolation and violence of Empire. It is not a question of being a certain way, but a question of open-ended becoming, starting from wherever people find themselves.

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Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword anymore. It’s the backbone of resilient, future-ready businesses. ESG consulting—that is, guiding companies on environmental, social, and governance strategies—has evolved into a core service for firms aiming to build long-term value. In June 2025, regulators, consumers, and investors are holding businesses to higher standards. And ESG experts like Annual ESG are stepping up to help companies meet these expectations.

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First Time Investing in Crypto: Tips for New Traders on the Digital Coin Market

This has changed the financial landscape for good; it is the first time in history that investors have a share of this type since cryptocurrency entered the market. But then again, getting into the crypto market to begin with can be incredibly intimidating for a novice. This includes some key tips that you must know for making trade-offs more intelligent and how to invest in cryptocurrencies.

1. Understand the Basics

Understand the basic principles of what Cryptocurrency is, how it works before you invest. If you're unfamiliar, cryptocurrencies are basically decentralized systems, operating with a peer-to-peer framework, that let users do all sorts of things like get rewards for paying on time or using an app. Because they are not organically produced like typical tender, these financial tools are meant to be circulated in a decentralized way via blockchain networks. Educate yourself onwards like blockchain, altcoins, wallets and exchanges.

2. Do Your Research

The value of cryptocurrencies is influenced by a number of factors, and this makes it an extremely volatile market. Learn about various cryptocurrencies and how they are used. Tools like CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko show trends, rankings other handy information regarding ranging and past data. Follow us on Twitter for more news and updates on the Bitcoin space.

3. Diversify Your Portfolio

Investors apply diversification in their investment strategies. Diversify by investing in multiple cryptocurrencies I mean, everyone knows Bitcoin and Ethereum — why not looking a little bit further down the line at some promising altcoins with real fundamentals. A healthy mix of investments can ensure you have a little exposure to any type of gain or loss that may arise.

4. Only Invest What You Can Afford to Lose

The world of crypto is such that even the prices can and do tend to rise or crash in a jiffy, thanks to high volatility. Gamble only with money you can afford to lose without impacting your finances. Never borrow to invest in crypto or use your emergency savings for crypto investing. This approach ensures that you still are able to stay financially safe in case there's a downtrend.

5. Choose a Reliable Exchange

It is important to be sure that you deal with reliable cryptocurrency exchanges for safe trading. Search for exchanges with strong security protocols, a simple UI, and broad coin support. Some of the most trusted exchanges that people have been using include Binance, Coinbase and Kraken. Are they regulated and insured for digital assets.

6. Secure Your Investments

In the world of crypto, security is vital. Keep your cryptocurrencies on hardware wallets or in cold storage solutions; simply turn on 2FA in your exchange accounts and do not publish or disclose the private keys. Keep your software up to date and watch out for phishing attacks and malware.

7. Stay Informed and Adapt

As we know the crypto market is alive and never takes a nap. Learn from the market, regulatory and tech changes. Engage in some of the crypto community forums on platforms like Reddit, Twitter and Telegram to get the benefits of inside knowledge from other investors. Change your investment plan based on new informational and market circumstances

8. Have a Long-Term Perspective

Although there is money in short-term trading, it often requires quite a bit of time and skill to excel what you do. Long term investment strategy If you are beginner, Long term is the best way for you to invest your money from beginning. Look at the long term growth potential of cryptocurrencies instead of trying to make a quick buck. I read many books and listend to a lot of podcasts about the stock market, nearly all these sources agreed that patience and discipline was key to becoming a successful long-term investor.

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If you are uncertain about the investments, you can get help from financial advisors or even some crypto experts. They can offer some personalized advice, depending on your financial goals and comfort with risk. Expert help will make it easier for you to manage the particularly volatile world of crypto.

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Investing in cryptocurrency can also be a lucrative endeavor as long the trader is well-versed when it comes to his or her craft. These basic principles, combined with extensive research, establishing a diversified portfolio, and security first will put you in good stead on your crypto investment journey. The key is to stay informed, adapt and think long-term in order for you to succeed.

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Japan’s Web3 Summit Kicks Off in Tokyo This August: A Global Game of Stablecoins, RWA, DeFi, and AI

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After several bull and bear cycles in the global crypto market, Tokyo in 2025 seems poised for a heavyweight “industry checkup.” From August 25 to 26, WebX 2025 will be held at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo, bringing together blockchain founders, investors, developers, and policymakers from all over the world.

At first glance, it may look like just another crypto industry conference. But if you take a closer look at the guest list and agenda, it’s not hard to see: this is Japan’s moment to present its “strategic calling card” in the Web3 space to the world.

And the topics go far beyond short-term hot spots like coin prices and on-chain data — the focus is on the core tracks for the next 5 to 10 years: stablecoins, RWA tokenization, decentralized finance (DeFi), the convergence of AI and Web3, and the deep evolution of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

As industry observers, we are not just counting how many big names will show up, but also looking to see the trends and signals behind this event.

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Japan’s Web3 Strategy: “Acceleration” from Policy to Ecosystem

Japan is not a newcomer to crypto. As early as 2017, the Financial Services Agency of Japan took the lead in recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender and introduced an exchange licensing system. At the time, this was a highly forward-thinking move, laying a solid foundation for Japan’s position in Asia’s crypto landscape.

Since 2023, the Japanese government has continued to send positive signals:

Tax optimization: Reducing the tax burden on companies holding tokens, encouraging more Web3 companies to register in Japan.

NFT and metaverse policies: Encouraging gaming companies to explore blockchain games and digital assets.

RWA and stablecoin regulatory framework: Striving to balance innovation and risk, and attract compliant capital inflows.

This time, WebX 2025 will feature not only industry leaders, but also heavyweight figures from Japan’s political sphere — such as the Minister of Digital Affairs and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike — directly engaging in policy discussions. This means Japan is sending a clear message to the world:We not only welcome crypto projects to land here — we want to be the central hub for Web3 in Asia.

From the Agenda: The Key Crypto Tracks of 2025

1. Stablecoins: The Next Battle in the Global Payments Landscape

Stablecoins are the most practical and widely deployed crypto application in 2025. On WebX’s agenda, representatives from VISA, Circle, Coincheck, and others will discuss global stablecoin regulation and interoperability. This is not just a technical topic, but a competition for dominance over global payment networks.

Why It Matters:

The digitalization of the U.S. dollar: Stablecoins like USDC have already become the “base currency” of cross-border payments and DeFi.

Opportunities in Asian markets: Southeast Asia, Japan, and South Korea have strong demand for cross-border settlements, and stablecoins can significantly reduce costs.

Regulatory trends: The U.S., EU, and Japan are all drafting stablecoin legal frameworks — whoever lands theirs first will have the advantage.

Observation tip: If you’re an investor, watch how stablecoins integrate with traditional finance, such as VISA using them for real-time settlement. If you’re a developer, think about how to achieve stablecoin interoperability in a multi-chain environment.

2. RWA Tokenization: Unlocking Trillions in Liquidity

The tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) is increasingly seen as the core driving force of the next crypto bull cycle. In WebX’s RWA sessions, participants include Toyota Blockchain Lab, the Tokyo FinTech Association, and major crypto investment figures like Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz.

Why RWA Is Hot:

The asset digitization wave: From government bonds and real estate to artwork, blockchain enables fractional ownership.

Liquidity boost: Assets that are illiquid in traditional markets can trade 24/7 on-chain.

Institutional adoption: RWA projects are more likely to get licenses and institutional investment because they are tied to the real economy.

Industry trends: In the short term, tokenized government bonds and real estate will lead the way; in the mid-term, private equity and commodity futures may follow; in the long term, the line between on-chain and off-chain assets will blur.

3. The Evolution of DeFi: From Speculation to Infrastructure

DeFi sparked a “liquidity mining frenzy” in 2020–2021, but cooled down after hacks and high volatility. At this WebX, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams will present the latest developments in DeFi, and the Solana Foundation will discuss scalability and privacy issues.

Key Shifts:

Compliance trend: Future DeFi may integrate KYC (Know Your Customer) to meet institutional participation needs.

Multi-chain ecosystems: Expanding from single-chain Ethereum to collaborative models like Ethereum + Layer 2 + Solana.

Privacy protection: Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) enabling compliant transactions while preserving user privacy.

4. AI + Web3: An Intelligent, Decentralized Future

AI is the global tech buzzword this year, and its combination with Web3 could reshape decentralized application models. In WebX’s AI + Crypto sessions, Arm AI’s Director and several entrepreneurs will explore using blockchain to train, manage, and distribute AI models.

Where the Potential Lies:

Data ownership: Blockchain can provide provenance and ownership protection for AI training data.

Decentralized AI marketplaces: Models and computing power can be freely traded on-chain.

Autonomous economies: AI agents can use cryptocurrencies to autonomously trade and execute tasks.

5. Bitcoin Ecosystem: From “Digital Gold” to a Multifaceted Platform

In recent years, the Bitcoin ecosystem has seen breakthroughs in the Lightning Network, Ordinals NFTs, and Layer 2s. In WebX’s Bitcoin-focused sessions, investors and enterprises will discuss its dual role as a store of value and a financial tool.

Trend Insights:

Store-of-value role solidifying: Growing macroeconomic uncertainty has strengthened Bitcoin’s safe-haven value.

Function diversification: Beyond “HODLing,” Bitcoin can now support decentralized applications (dApps) and NFTs.

Asian opportunities: Japan and South Korea have natural advantages in Bitcoin payments and trading infrastructure.

Opportunities and Challenges for Web3 in Asia

Asia’s markets are characterized by dense populations, widespread mobile internet adoption, and frequent cross-border trade — all favorable conditions for Web3 adoption. However, challenges are equally significant:

Regulatory fragmentation: Different laws across countries raise compliance costs for cross-border projects.

Education and awareness gaps: Public understanding of crypto still often stays at the speculative level.

Talent competition: AI, blockchain, and cybersecurity experts are in fierce demand.

Japan’s edge lies in clear policies, ample funding, and strong tech foundations; its limitation is market size, so it must radiate influence across Asia.

Conclusion

WebX 2025 is more than just an industry gathering — it’s more like the “Asia station” declaration in the global crypto landscape. Stablecoins will reshape payment systems, RWA tokenization will open trillion-dollar markets, DeFi will evolve into infrastructure, AI + Web3 will give birth to new species, and the Bitcoin ecosystem will become more diversified.

Standing in the summer of 2025, we can feel Japan’s attempt to claim a long-term strategic high ground in the global Web3 competition.

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A multi-element transmission scheme anchored by a 765/400kV GIS hub and a loop-in of a 765kV double-circuit line is set to power one of the most ambitious Green Hydrogen Projects in India. The first phase targets evacuation of 3,000MW bulk renewable supply to feed industrial-scale green hydrogen and ammonia facilities along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The latest procurement amendment for this high-capacity interstate transmission package aligns compliance with the July 2024 Make in India order, replacing the 2020 sourcing mandate. This shift could narrow eligible OEM pools for GIS ICTs and STATCOM systems — a critical development for EPC contractors eyeing Green Hydrogen Projects in India. The scope covers a full 3×1500MVA ICT bank, a ±300MVAr STATCOM with mechanically switched capacitors, and future bay provisions — engineering-intensive components essential for maintaining dynamic stability under large industrial draws. The design also integrates a ~20km loop-in/loop-out of an existing 765kV corridor, injecting capacity into the new substation, with 240MVAr switchable line reactors to handle voltage and reactive power swings typical in Green Hydrogen Projects in India. In line with recent competitive trends, pre-qualified bidders will first submit prices in an initial round, after which the top half will proceed to an e-reverse auction. This two-stage process has previously triggered aggressive tariff undercutting in major transmission awards — a factor to watch for developers in the green energy and hydrogen space. By adopting the 2024 Make in India framework, the tender not only influences vendor eligibility but also reshapes pricing strategies for core electrical components. For stakeholders tracking Green Hydrogen Projects in India, this package offers a clear signal: transmission readiness will be as decisive as production capacity in determining project viability, Green Hydrogen, Hydrogen Economy, Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Projects, Green Hydrogen India, India Hydrogen Mission, Green Hydrogen Project in India, EnergylineIndia.

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What is the process for ISO 14001 Certification in Netherlands?

What is ISO 14001 Certification in Netherlands?

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What Are the Benefits of ISO 14001 Certification in Netherlands?

Regulatory Compliance – Meet Dutch and EU environmental guidelines.

Cost Savings – Reduce resource usage, waste, and operational inefficiencies.

Market Access – Qualify for tenders and deliver chain partnerships requiring environmental standards.

Reputation Enhancement – Demonstrate business enterprise duty and sustainability willpower.

Risk Reduction – Prevent environmental ISO 14001 consultants in Netherlands incidents and reduce liabilities.

Sustainability Alignment – Support the Netherlands’ weather motion and inexperienced transition desires.

Which Industries Need ISO 14001 Certification in Netherlands?

Manufacturing – Metal, electronics, textiles, chemicals

Logistics & Transportation – Ports, delivery, freight organizations

Food Processing – Dairy, meat, packaged gadgets

Construction & Real Estate – Builders, builders, property managers

Tourism & Hospitality – Hotels, accommodations, occasion venues

Waste Management – Recycling, remedy centers

Energy & Utilities – Renewable power corporations, water organizations

What Documents Are Required for ISO 14001 Certification in Netherlands?

Environmental coverage assertion

Legal compliance check in

Environmental goals and goals

Risk and impact exams

Operational control techniques

Waste and resource manage facts

Internal audit reviews and corrective movements

How to Prepare for an ISO 14001 Audit in Netherlands?

Train Employees – Ensure personnel apprehend their environmental obligations.

Maintain Records – Keep all documents up to date and without trouble to be had.

Engage Management – Top manipulate must be actively worried in environmental planning.

Conduct Mock Audits – Identify and attach non-conformities before the professional audit.

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Expert Construction Cost Consultancy & Budget Management – TC Consultancy

TC Consultancy was established in 2005 under the license from Emirates of Sharjah. Our portfolio of services offers Cost Consultancy, Quantity Surveying, Project Management & Development and to architectural, engineering and construction industries across United Arab Emirates.

Expert Construction Cost Consultancy & Budget Management – TC Consultancy

At TC Consultancy, we specialize in comprehensive Construction Cost Consultancy services that help you control costs, optimize value, and ensure the financial success of your projects. With a strong presence in the UAE, KSA, and across the GCC, we deliver tailored solutions to meet the growing complexity and scale of modern construction.

Our proven Construction Budget Management approach ensures that every dirham is accounted for, from initial planning to project completion. We work closely with clients to create accurate cost forecasts, manage expenses, monitor financial performance, and respond to budget deviations proactively. Whether it’s a residential high-rise, commercial development, or infrastructure project, our team ensures strict adherence to budgetary goals.

Construction Cost Management That Delivers Results

At TC Consultancy, we implement a structured and transparent Construction Cost Management system that enables better decision-making and financial control. Our experts analyze every element of your project to develop a realistic and efficient Construction Cost Management Plan. This plan includes detailed estimates, risk allowances, value engineering, and procurement strategies—all aimed at achieving maximum value for money.

We understand the challenges of cost escalation, change orders, and scope creep. That’s why our Construction Project Cost Management services are designed to mitigate risks early and improve overall project profitability. Our team monitors cost performance through each project phase, providing clear reporting, change control, and effective communication between all stakeholders.

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Beyond just keeping costs in check, we focus on Construction Value Management—a methodology that assesses the functionality and efficiency of a project while maximizing its value. By conducting value engineering workshops and lifecycle cost analysis, TC Consultancy ensures that the final solution delivers not only immediate savings but long-term value and performance.

Whether you're planning a new development or managing a large-scale infrastructure project, we help you identify opportunities for improvement and cost optimization without compromising quality, design, or project goals.

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Our holistic Cost Management Process involves detailed cost planning, tender evaluation, post-contract cost control, and final account preparation. Each step is aligned with your objectives and local regulatory frameworks to ensure smooth execution. We pride ourselves on being proactive, responsive, and fully transparent in our operations.

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ISO Certification Services in Iraq | 9001, 14001, 45001 & More

Introduction: Elevate Your Business Reputation

In a competitive Iraqi marketplace—from Baghdad to Erbil and Basra—earning ISO Certification in Iraq signals more than just compliance: it embodies a promise of quality, environmental stewardship, and safety. These globally recognized standards demonstrate a company’s commitment to excellence, making it tender-ready and appealing to international partners.

Why ISO Matters for Iraqi Businesses

Winning Tenders and Building Trust ISO certifications (e.g., 9001 for quality, 14001 for environmental management, 45001 for health & safety) are increasingly mandatory in public tenders and with major corporate clients. Organizations holding these certifications often experience enhanced credibility, particularly in sectors like government contracting, export, and oil & gas.

Boosting Efficiency and Cost Savings Implementing ISO-aligned systems helps streamline operations, reduce errors, and lower costs. Firms report better productivity and customer satisfaction through improved process discipline.

Improving Compliance and Risk Management Standards like ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 27001 help organizations proactively manage workplace safety, environmental impact, and data protection—reducing risks and enhancing regulatory alignment.

Fostering Continuous Improvement ISO frameworks embed the Plan–Do–Check–Act cycle, encouraging regular system reviews and improvements. This cultivates agility, resilience, and sustainable performance.

How Popularcert Transforms the Certification Journey—Fast & Cost‑Effective

Popularcert stands as Iraq’s premier partner for ISO Certification in Iraq, providing certified services for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, and more. Let’s explore what makes them exceptional:

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Choosing Popularcert means embarking on a smooth, expert-guided journey toward certification that delivers long-term strategic value.

Conclusion: Certification as a Strategic Advantage

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Why NADP Nagpur Is One of India’s Best Institutes for PGDM

In an era where the Indian defence and public sector industries are rapidly evolving, there is a growing demand for leaders who understand not just management theory, but also the intricacies of defence production, logistics, public procurement, and national strategy. One institute that is pioneering education at the intersection of management and defence excellence is the National Academy of Defence Production (NADP) Nagpur.

Recognized as one of the premier government-backed institutions offering PG Defence Management Courses in India, NADP stands out with its unique curriculum, industry relevance, and strategic positioning under the Ministry of Defence.

What Makes NADP Nagpur Different?

NADP Nagpur is not just another business school—it is a specialized institution designed to meet the growing managerial and strategic needs of India's defence production ecosystem. As India becomes self-reliant in defence manufacturing and adopts Atmanirbhar Bharat in public sector governance, the need for skilled managers who understand the defence value chain has never been greater.

NADP bridges this gap through its specialized PGDM in Defence Management India, which is fully approved by AICTE and mentored by IIM Indore—bringing together government credibility and academic excellence.

Tailored Curriculum for Future Defence Leaders

Unlike conventional management programs, the NADP Defence MBA Program in India is carefully designed to cover:

Defence procurement policy and project lifecycle

Strategic logistics and inventory management

Supply chain operations in defence PSUs

Public finance, contract law, and government tenders

AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in public sector units

This curriculum enables students to not only understand corporate functions but also gain insights into government systems, regulations, and operational strategy—skills that are indispensable for those aiming to work in defence and public enterprises.

Academic Mentorship by IIM Indore

One of the strongest value propositions of NADP Nagpur is its academic mentorship by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore. This partnership brings top-tier faculty, updated pedagogy, and case-based learning approaches into the heart of the program.

It also ensures that students enrolled in the PGDM in Defence Management India are exposed to the same academic standards and frameworks used in India’s premier management institutions, preparing them for real-time problem-solving and strategic decision-making.

Government-Linked Industry Exposure

A unique strength of NADP Nagpur is its direct linkage with government and public sector organizations. As the training arm of Munitions India Limited (a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Defence), NADP offers unmatched exposure to:

Defence manufacturing units

Ordnance factories

Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)

Ministries and procurement agencies

This exposure helps students understand the complexities of government contracts, tender processes, and production dynamics from the inside. Such experience is often inaccessible through traditional MBA programs, making NADP a standout in PG Defence Management Courses in India.

Capstone Projects, Not Just Internships

Rather than traditional internships, NADP emphasizes capstone projects that address real-time issues in public sector enterprises and defence organizations. These projects go beyond observation—they demand implementation strategies, data analysis, and measurable outcomes.

By working on live government challenges, students of the NADP Defence MBA Program in India graduate with not just a diploma, but also a portfolio of impactful projects that prove their operational capabilities in public systems.

AICTE-Approved Program with National Recognition

The PGDM at NADP Nagpur is officially recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), which ensures that the curriculum meets national standards of quality and relevance. Graduates are eligible for job opportunities across central and state government organizations, PSUs, defence firms, consulting companies, and international NGOs involved in public infrastructure and defence consulting.

With growing awareness about PGDM in Defence Management India, NADP has quickly emerged as the first choice for students seeking a meaningful, purpose-driven career in India’s public sector transformation.

Career Opportunities After NADP’s PGDM

Graduates from NADP Nagpur are uniquely qualified for a wide range of strategic roles, such as:

Operations Manager in Defence PSUs (e.g., HAL, BEML, BEL)

Procurement & Logistics Specialist in Ministry of Defence

Project Manager for Government Infrastructure Missions

Policy Analyst or Consultant for Public Sector Governance

Supply Chain Manager in defence or aerospace manufacturing

Consultant in Smart City or Digital India initiatives

Unlike generic business programs, the NADP Defence MBA Program in India equips students with sector-specific expertise, making them highly competitive in these specialized roles.

Government-Endorsed, Mission-Driven Education

NADP Nagpur operates with a core mission—to build future-ready professionals who will lead the modernization of India’s defence and public sector. As a result, the entire learning ecosystem is built around:

National service orientation

Ethical governance and accountability

Strategic thinking in complex public systems

Leadership in high-stakes environments

This focus sets NADP apart from many private or commercial PGDM institutions, aligning its vision with the country’s long-term developmental and strategic goals.

The industry is beginning to recognize NADP as a serious contributor to India’s defence and governance ecosystem, reinforcing its status as one of the best institutes offering PG Defence Management Courses in India.

Admission & Selection: Who Should Apply?

NADP’s PGDM program is ideal for:

Graduates with a background in engineering, management, commerce, or defence studies

Young professionals interested in working with PSUs or in strategic operations

Civil services aspirants seeking practical exposure in government systems

Defence personnel planning a post-uniform management career

Admission is merit-based and includes group discussions, interviews, and academic evaluations—designed to ensure that only the most committed and capable candidates enter the program.

The National Academy of Defence Production (NADP) Nagpur is not just offering a PGDM—it is shaping the next generation of ethical, capable, and tech-savvy leaders who will lead India’s public sector transformation.

Whether you are drawn to the country’s strategic development, inspired by public service, or passionate about operations and policy-making, the NADP Defence MBA Program in India offers the perfect platform to launch a meaningful and future-proof career.

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Phone Number : 9404548199

Website : https://nadp.ac.in/

Address : Ambajhari, Nagpur - 440021

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ISO 27001 Consultants in UAE: Your Trusted Guide to Information Security Excellence

In a world where data breaches, cyberattacks, and privacy violations are rising by the day, protecting sensitive information has become a non-negotiable priority for businesses of all sizes. Whether you're a startup in Dubai's vibrant tech scene or an established enterprise in Abu Dhabi, ISO 27001 consultants in UAE can be the game-changer your business needs.

What is ISO 27001 and Why Does It Matter?

ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). It provides a framework that helps organizations protect their data, manage security risks, and ensure that they are handling sensitive information in a secure, structured, and legally compliant manner.

The standard is not only about technology—it encompasses people, processes, and policies, making it one of the most holistic approaches to information security.

Key Benefits of ISO 27001 Certification:

Builds trust with clients, partners, and regulators

Enhances legal and regulatory compliance

Reduces risk of data breaches and cyber threats

Improves operational efficiency

Provides a competitive edge in tenders and business deals

Why Businesses in the UAE are Turning to ISO 27001

The UAE is rapidly transforming into a digital-first economy. With booming sectors like fintech, healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce, the need to safeguard digital assets and customer information is more urgent than ever.

Regulatory bodies like the UAE Cybersecurity Council, Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC), and sector-specific laws such as the DIFC Data Protection Law further emphasize the importance of robust information security frameworks. This makes ISO 27001 compliance not just a best practice—but in many cases, a business necessity.

The Role of ISO 27001 Consultants in UAE

Implementing ISO 27001 is not as simple as installing a firewall or setting strong passwords. It requires a deep understanding of risk management, information governance, technical security, compliance documentation, and employee training.

That’s where ISO 27001 consultants in UAE step in. These professionals guide your organization through every step of the ISO 27001 journey—making the process smoother, faster, and more effective.

What ISO 27001 Consultants Typically Offer:

Initial Gap Analysis Consultants evaluate your current security posture to identify gaps between existing practices and ISO 27001 requirements.

Risk Assessment & Treatment Plan They help you identify risks to your information assets and formulate treatment strategies.

Policy & Documentation Support From creating policies to writing SOPs and asset registers, consultants provide tailored templates and advice.

Implementation Guidance They work closely with your team to align your processes with ISO 27001 requirements.

Internal Audit & Management Review Consultants conduct mock audits and guide management through performance reviews to ensure audit readiness.

Support for External Certification Audit They prepare your organization for certification by liaising with accredited certification bodies.

Post-Certification Maintenance ISO 27001 consultants often offer managed services to help maintain compliance in the long run.

What to Look for in ISO 27001 Consultants in UAE

With many providers offering compliance services, how do you choose the right ISO 27001 consultant for your business?

Here are some factors to consider:

1. Proven Experience

Check if the consultant or firm has successfully implemented ISO 27001 in organizations of similar size or industry. Case studies, client testimonials, and references go a long way.

2. Local Knowledge

Consultants with experience in UAE-specific data protection laws (like ADGM, DIFC, or NESA) offer a distinct advantage. They understand local compliance requirements alongside global standards.

3. Qualified Professionals

Ensure that the consultants are ISO 27001 Lead Implementers or Lead Auditors, certified by recognized bodies such as IRCA or PECB.

4. Hands-on Support

Some firms only provide documentation. Look for consultants who offer hands-on help during risk assessments, awareness sessions, and internal audits.

5. Cost-Effectiveness

Cheaper isn't always better, but your consultant should offer transparent pricing and value-for-money services. Be clear on whether you’re paying a flat fee or per milestone.

Leading ISO 27001 Consultants in UAE (Examples)

While there are several providers in the region, here are some reputed names to consider:

BSI Group Middle East – Known globally, they offer consultancy and training services for ISO standards.

TÜV SÜD UAE – Offers implementation support and certification through an end-to-end approach.

eShield IT Services – A cybersecurity-focused firm offering customized ISO 27001 consulting tailored to UAE laws and business needs.

Certvalue – Offers affordable consulting and certification services for small and medium businesses.

GCC Solutions – Specializes in information governance and compliance consulting across UAE and GCC countries.

Industries That Benefit Most from ISO 27001 in UAE

ISO 27001 is applicable across all sectors but is especially valuable in:

Banking and Financial Services

Healthcare Providers and Hospitals

Telecommunications

eCommerce and Retail Platforms

Government and Semi-Government Entities

Legal and Consulting Firms

Technology and SaaS Companies

Real-World Scenario: ISO 27001 in Action

Imagine a mid-sized fintech startup in Dubai looking to attract investors and expand into the EU market. Without a robust information security framework, they face resistance from data-sensitive clients and GDPR-related compliance hurdles.

By hiring experienced ISO 27001 consultants in UAE, the startup was able to:

Identify and mitigate high-risk data handling issues

Implement comprehensive policies and controls

Train staff on cybersecurity best practices

Pass the certification audit within six months

The result? Increased client confidence, faster partnerships, and entry into new regulated markets.

Final Thoughts: The Value of ISO 27001 Consultants in UAE

Getting ISO 27001 certified is not a checkbox exercise—it’s a commitment to protecting your organization, your clients, and your future. With evolving cyber threats and increasing legal scrutiny, having a solid ISMS framework is more important than ever.

Whether you're preparing for your first certification or need to maintain your compliance posture, partnering with experienced ISO 27001 consultants in UAE is the smartest move you can make. They don’t just help you pass an audit—they build a culture of security that fuels business growth.

Need help finding the right ISO 27001 consultant for your UAE-based business? Let our experts at Eshielditservices help you streamline compliance, reduce risks, and secure your digital future.

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The Digital Rupee Is Here: What Every Aspiring Investment Banker in India Should Know

India's financial system is at the edge of a historic leap. With the launch of the Digital Rupee, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has initiated a new chapter in the evolution of money. This isn’t just about going cashless—it’s about redefining how transactions happen, how assets are managed, and how capital moves through the economy.

For finance students and professionals, especially those in India’s thriving southern metro, it’s a wake-up call. Whether you’re looking to enter the world of capital markets or work with major investment banks, understanding the impact of this shift is essential. If you’re preparing for this new landscape, an investment banking course in Bangalore could be your best step forward.

What Is the Digital Rupee, Really?

The Digital Rupee (e₹) is a form of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)—a digital version of India’s official currency issued by the RBI. Unlike cryptocurrencies, which are decentralized and unregulated, the Digital Rupee is backed by the central bank and carries legal tender status.

It’s not a payment app, and it’s not just a wallet. It's a fundamental redesign of money itself, offering programmable capabilities, instant transfers, and traceable transactions—without relying on traditional intermediaries.

Why Is the Digital Rupee a Big Deal for Investment Banking?

1. Speeding Up Capital Markets

In traditional markets, clearing and settlement take one or two business days. With the Digital Rupee, settlements can happen instantly—even across borders—cutting costs and reducing counterparty risk.

2. Tokenized Assets and Programmable Payments

CBDCs like the Digital Rupee can support tokenized securities and automated compliance, allowing complex transactions to execute only when certain conditions are met. This is already being explored by Indian exchanges and clearing corporations.

3. Reshaping Treasury and Risk Functions

For investment banks, CBDC will impact liquidity management, collateral optimization, and intraday credit risk. Understanding these shifts will be crucial for anyone working in treasury desks or financial strategy roles.

In short: Digital currency will change the DNA of investment banking.

Why Bangalore Is the Ideal Launchpad

Bangalore is not just India's tech capital—it’s becoming a fintech and financial innovation hub. With global banks, financial analytics startups, and blockchain companies setting up shop, the city is brimming with opportunity.

By enrolling in a top-rated investment banking course in Bangalore, you can tap into:

Real-world fintech exposure

Proximity to startup accelerators and banking innovation labs

Guest lectures and networking with industry leaders

Courses in Bangalore now increasingly cover digital currency frameworks, crypto regulations, CBDC impact, and blockchain for finance—skills that weren’t relevant five years ago but are absolutely critical today.

What Will the Digital Rupee Mean for Consumers and Businesses?

Frictionless Payments: No more waiting for NEFT/RTGS windows or depending on UPI servers.

Financial Inclusion: A simple smartphone and internet access can now link someone to the national financial system.

Data Transparency: Transactions are traceable, enabling better fraud detection and compliance tracking.

Smart Contract Integration: Payments that execute automatically when terms are met—think business contracts, insurance payouts, and supply chain finance.

These are not future visions. Pilot programs are already running in major cities across India. The financial professionals of the next decade will need to work at the intersection of traditional finance and programmable money.

Is It the Right Time to Upskill?

Absolutely. As digital currency adoption increases, the demand for finance professionals who understand both traditional markets and emerging digital tools will skyrocket.

If you're looking to step into this new era of finance, consider enrolling in an investment banking course in Bangalore that includes:

Capital markets and securities analysis

Treasury operations in a digital currency world

Fintech integration in banking

Live simulation projects with real market data

Institutes like the Boston Institute of Analytics are offering such blended courses in Bangalore, led by industry experts and designed for real-world careers.

Final Thoughts: CBDC Is Not Just a Policy—It’s a Paradigm Shift

The Digital Rupee isn’t just another fintech trend. It’s a strategic infrastructure upgrade that will change how India manages, moves, and multiplies money.

For those entering or evolving within the financial sector—especially in cities like Bangalore where finance and tech converge—understanding CBDC is no longer optional. It’s essential.

If you want to thrive in the future of investment banking, it’s time to start thinking beyond spreadsheets and balance sheets. Start thinking in blocks, tokens, and programmable flows. And the best place to begin is by investing in the right education.

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