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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.

War of attrition

Just over three months into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as the conflict continues to take an unacceptable toll on civilians, the battle on the ground is showing signs of turning into one of attrition.

Biden in Asia

American President Joe Biden’s tour of Asia last week focused on the Indo-Pacific as it was, has sparked a debate on just how helpful it was in furthering America’s strategic objectives in the region.

Planet in Peril

The GHG molecule does not know about political boundaries. It's never heard of passports. It has no brain, so it does not understand national sovereignty. It's just blown by the winds, moved by the circulation of the planet.