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Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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Three deaths every day: India’s labour safety laws have been diluted in the name of reforms
As many as 3,331 deaths were recorded between 2018 and 2020, but only 14 people were imprisoned for offences under the Factories Act, 1948 during this period.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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Sedition, bail law and death sentence – major issues that Indian judiciary addressed in 2022
An analysis of some of the debates and decisions taken by the Supreme Court and the Union government.
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India should learn from Sri Lanka’s egregious mistakes as it transitions to sustainable farming
In an interview, Samaj Pragati Sahayog co-founder PS Vijayshankar says India must develop an ecosystem-centric approach to agriculture.
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View from ‘Dawn’: Pervez Musharraf was an enigma whose authoritarian rule pushed liberal reforms
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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Two doctors argue that eggs are the gold standard for all proteins, and the most perfect food ever
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‘When will you kill Muslims and Christians?’ monk asks Hindus at Delhi event
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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Economist Ashwini Deshpande on why reservations are not the right instrument to reduce poverty
Reservations were conceptualised as compensation for social discrimination, not economic deprivation, argues Deshpande, while discussing the apex court verdict.
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Ecologist Debal Deb on what’s wrong with the government programmes that promote natural farming
Deb has been conserving, cultivating and sharing native rice varieties and seeds with farmers for the last three decades.
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In Andhra Pradesh, women are taking a lead role in the transition to natural, sustainable farming
The state first tried working with male farmers who own the land but realised that most of the work in the fields is done by women.
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Watch: Actor Arbaaz Khan introduces himself as Roger Federer for an advertisement
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Video: White Sun, the band known for musical renditions of yoga mantras, wins second Grammy
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‘They are just barking, they don’t bite’: Prakash Raj on those who wanted to boycott ‘Pathaan’
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Grammy 2023 speeches: From Beyoncé to Kim Petras, what the winners who made history said
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‘Hold on to my fur’: Musician remixes cat’s meowing to create this song (and others)
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In UP, Centre’s hope to provide safe tap water to all by 2024 may remain a pipe dream
More than half the rural households have functional connections, but for the poor, water remains scarce.
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76% of Indian prisoners are awaiting trial. A separate bail law could be the start of a change
The judiciary and government will also have to do more to curb indiscriminate arrests and ensure the poor and marginalised have access to legal help.
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Rs 2 crore in 9 months: A helpline is assisting workers recover wages
India Labourline, which focuses on wage disputes, compensation delays and rights violations, offers a useful model to reach India’s huge unorganised workforce.
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The Reel
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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Interview: India needs a transparent legal framework to protect the human rights of refugees
Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar on the years-long wait before applications are processed by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
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India’s welfare programmes are suffering because of the delay in census by Modi government
As many as 100 million people are likely being excluded from the food subsidy programme, say experts.
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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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The Field
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Darcie Brown bags four-for as Australia beat India in warmup game
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Premier League: Harry Kane eyes all-time record after becoming leading scorer for Spurs
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Tennis rankings: Novak Djokovic inches closer to all-time record, Iga Swiatek continues to dominate
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Football: Manchester City charged by Premier League over alleged breaches of financial rules
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia’s Meg Lanning – ‘There’s a fair bit I still want to achieve’