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Coping with the stress of layoffs

I was not familiar with the concept of “layoff” when I was in India. My father used to work in a jute mill and occasionally faced “lock outs” which meant that gates of the mill were locked by the company and no employee was allowed to enter the premises and work; they did not get paid either.

Challenge in Bihar

In the tumultuous arena of Bihar politics, where alliances shift like sand dunes in the wind, this election seems poised to redefine the political landscape.

End of Life

In the tapestry of Britain's social fabric, the conversation around assisted dying emerges as a poignant reflection of evolving values and aspirations for individual autonomy.

India and NATO~I

Of late, the issue is being increasingly talked about in some strategic circles in India.

Oil reprisal

The European Union is poised to tighten its screws on Russia with the decision to impose an embargo on Russian oil after weeks of intensive talks.

Time to Introspect

During the two years of the pandemic, the new system of on-line classes emerged as a default option but only the urban middle class could take advantage of virtual education.

ASEAN must move more quickly

Just over a year ago, ASEAN released its mid-term review of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Blueprint 2025. The review reported that 54.1 per cent of the document’s line items had been completed, with another 34.2 per cent in progress.