Troubled Labour
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Indian government stood by as migrant workers were denied wages during the pandemic
Though the country relies heavily on remittances, the Modi government has been remiss in ensuring its emigrants’ protection and welfare.
Yamuna Matheswaran
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For Indian migrants, the quicker and cheaper route to UAE is also the more exploitative one
Indians are increasingly opting for visit visas instead of work permits.
Roli Srivastava, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Zomato delivery personnel in Kolkata to go on strike from Monday against delivering beef, pork
A staff member said the delivery service employees also have payout problems and lack medical facilities.
Scroll Staff
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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‘Is there any work available?’ Indore’s jobs market continues to reel under impact of note ban, GST
Exactly how many lost jobs is hard to say because there is no official data that track job losses in Madhya Pradesh’s informal sector.
Manish Chandra Mishra, IndiaSpend.com
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Both the US and India fall short on care of women during childbirth
Providing too little care too late or too much care too soon are challenges that both maternal health systems face.
Neel Shah, The Conversation
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Workers' problems: The more things change at Maruti's Manesar plant, the more they stay the same
A temporary solution to labour issues leaves workers at the Manesar plant in turmoil
Anumeha Yadav
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes