Organizations today operate in environments where customer trust, data protection, and operational reliability have become critical business expectations. As companies increasingly depend on cloud infrastructure and digital platforms, compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27001 are being adopted not only for regulatory alignment but also to demonstrate accountability and security maturity. This research examines how compliance audits influence business performance and stakeholder trust, with a particular focus on SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27001. The study explores how these frameworks contribute to operational efficiency, governance practices, risk reduction, and organizational credibility. Alongside theoretical analysis, the paper also discusses practical audit observations and the role of automation in simplifying compliance activities. .

This study investigates the impact of road surface conditions on traffic accident frequency and severity. Different surface conditions, including dry, wet, pothole-affected, gravel-covered, oil-contaminated, and ice/snow-covered roads, were analyzed to understand their influence on vehicle control and crash outcomes. The findings revealed that wet surfaces recorded the highest accident frequency (32%) and severity index (35%), while dry surfaces showed the lowest accident severity. Poor road conditions were found to increase stopping distances, reduce traction, and elevate the risk of severe injuries and fatalities. .

Free and fair elections constitute the cornerstone of democratic governance. The preparation and maintenance of accurate electoral rolls are essential prerequisites for ensuring electoral integrity and democratic participation. In India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) relies heavily on Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to undertake voter verification, registration, correction of electoral records, and implementation of electoral roll revision programmes. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has significantly increased the responsibilities of BLOs, making them the primary grassroots agents of electoral administration..

India's rapid development in its digital payment systems, particularly through Unified Payments Interface (UPI), has transformed the way people transact throughout the country. This research provides an analysis of how consumers' spending behaviour may be influenced by the adoption of technologies (i.e., digital payment systems) and includes both primary and secondary data sources along with comprehensive statistical analysis. The primary data was collected through the use of 852 respondents across a number of different studies, while secondary data was sourced from multiple sources, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), and the industry as a whole in different reports. The following methodologies were used for analyses: correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, ANOVA, t-tests, and structural equation modelling (SEM)..

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The graphic novel is one of the recently popular forms of storytelling. It has had a steady growth in the last couple of decades, flourishing into becoming a favourite of young adult audiences across the globe. However, it is only very recently that the graphic novel has made a considerable growth in India. Even though the first Indian graphic novel was published in the 90s, it was poorly received. In the present scenario, there are many successful and dedicated publishers for graphic novels in India. When the genre of graphic novel became overpowered by superheroes and science fiction around the world, Indian graphic novel stood apart with its different themes that are especially regional..