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Interview: ‘India should prioritise employment generation in its macroeconomic policy’
The country needs a universal minimum wage, social security, safe working conditions and proper execution of labour laws, says labour economist Shyam Sundar.
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Detention and deportation add to the chaos of Rohingya lives in India
India is one of the countries that file criminal cases against asylum seekers and refugees for crossing over without documentation.
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After surviving a genocide, Rohingya refugees are struggling to find jobs and dignity in India
Lack of domestic legislation on asylum is an impediment, say experts.
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Trending
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WHO confirms 92 cases of monkeypox across 12 countries
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How have some people managed to avoid Covid-19 for so long? It could be more than just luck
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Two plaques in Srirangapatna claim to mark the spot where Tipu Sultan died. Which one is accurate?
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Why the US wants to ban menthol cigarettes
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Ramachandra Guha: What I learnt from Madhav Gadgil, towering ecologist with a social conscience
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Interview: Caste census is a nation-building exercise that is crucial for India’s future
Caste is the storehouse of social power in South Asia that cuts across religions, says Khalid Anis Ansari, an associate professor from Azim Premji University.
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Unemployment and migration: The fallout of Karnataka’s anti-cattle slaughter law
The ban passed by the BJP-led government has upturned the lives of those in the beef trade.
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How India’s policies on workforce and employment have fared in 2021
While the rules based on the country’s new labour welfare codes are yet to be finalised and implemented, the rural jobs programme remains underfunded.
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Video
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‘Before, people didn’t even know about the Thomas Cup’: PM Modi meets India’s Thomas Cup winners
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Caught on camera: Man takes ‘wrong turn’, ends up driving down Rome’s iconic Spanish Steps
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Flash mob: Actor Monami Ghosh and SpiceJet crew dance to promote new film in Kolkata airport
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‘Being Ravi Shastri is fun’: Former Indian cricket coach and cricketer in a new avatar for an ad
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‘The Great Gama’: Google doodle honours 144th birth anniversary of Indian wrestler with rare clip
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India’s e-Shram registration portal for workers is facing an unexpected obstacle: Aadhaar
Of the 38 crore unorganised workers in India, just 24% have registered in the portal’s first three months.
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Why 7.5 lakh police cases are closed every year in India for ‘lack of evidence’
The proportion of such cases among total nationwide complaints has shown an increasing trend since 2016 when the NCRB started reporting them.
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In the six years before the pandemic, average farm incomes rose in India but so did farm debts
While agricultural income increased by 59%, the average outstanding loan went up by 58%.
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The Reel
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‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ trailer: Varun Dhawan and Kiara Advani stars in Patiala-set comedy
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When a 50-minute film feels just right
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Why caste census data is critical for states that want to extend reservations
Experts say targeted affirmative action must include dominant castes only if there is evidence that they need it.
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Why India should spend more on its rural employment scheme
Although the demand for work under MGNREGS was the highest ever after the lockdown-triggered reverse migration in 2020, the Centre reduced funds for 2021.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com & Geeta Devi, IndiaSpend.com
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How urban employment schemes can offer social security to the poor and empower women
Experts suggest ways in which jobs programmes can be tailored to provide gender-responsive employment in cities.
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The Field
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IPL 2022: Harpreet Brar, Liam Livingstone star as group stage ends with consolation win for PBKS
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Premier League: Manchester City crowned champions after incredible turnaround against Aston Villa
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French Open: Ons Jabeur after shock first-round defeat – ‘Maybe it was a good thing to lose’
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India’s rescheduled Test in England: Cheteswhar Pujara recalled in Rohit Sharma-led 17-member squad
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India vs SA T20Is: KL Rahul named captain, Dinesh Karthik returns, Arshdeep and Umran called up