Dalit activists, leaders decry Prime Minister’s ‘Christ-like’ act
It is just a gimmick to fool Dalits whereas their real problems are unaddressed, they say
Manual scavenging: Non-existent for govt, yet people die 30-ft under ground
The recent deaths of five manual scavengers again raises the question of how far will India let this problem go
Capital labour rush
A drought-like condition at home and long-term employment opportunity in Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, are fuelling migration …
Non-smoking beedi-rollers face cancer risk
About six million people employed in India's beedi industry risk developing cancer from handling tobacco leaves
Labour pains
Birla Textile Mill in Himachal Pradesh is yet to pay dues to 2,300 workers. The unit was 'shifted' from Delhi for causing pollution
Coronavirus outbreak impacts Odisha: Migrant workers, tourism suffer
Thousands of Odisha's migrant workers go to west Asia to find work as plumbers
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Death logs
Workers in the wood industry face higher risk of cancer
Blowing the lid
The Emmy Awards for Outstanding Investigative Journalism
Stop attacking health workers, cease hostilities in Ukraine: WHO
Attacks on health workers have led to at least 12 deaths and 34 injuries in Ukraine since February 24
COVID-19: Our government failed us, say Nepalese workers stranded at border
The govt has refused to let in thousands of workers who wanted to migrate back to Nepal until lockdown is lifted
Jharkhand village continues its anti-NTPC stance
Residents of Jugra village have complained to district administration about forceful land acquisition for supply route to coal mine
The others too
The MeToo campaign comes at a time when women are being courted for electoral gains. Is it good or bad?
Women's Day: These 900,000 health workers have no reason to celebrate
No end in sight for these accredited social health activists who have not received remuneration for months
Buckled together in a free-trade belt
Negotiators have paved the way for the ratification of NAFTA, which overshadows both the EC and the ASEAN in terms of economic clout
Jobs define female power in the home
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Carpet industry in UP faces boycott threat
Foreign buyers of Indian carpets insist that if child weavers are employed, they will not accept the product. The Indian government and …
Biological rhythms pose problems for night workers
Recent research reveals that subjecting night shift workers to eight hours of bright light could bring about a 12-hour shift in their daily rhythms.
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Experts have given conflicting reports on the Tehri dam
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COVID-19 pushed 119-124 million into poverty: World Bank updates estimates
The number of pandemic-induced new poor is forecast to rise to 143-163 million in 2021
COVID-19: Sitharaman’s ‘agri bouquet’ does not cut ice with farm experts
Farmers need immediate help rather than plans for the future, they say
Industrial safety meet spotlights India
Highlights of the 13th World Congress on Occupational Safety and Health.
Protestors clash with cops outside Punjab CM’s house over MGNREGA, commons land
Bhagwant Mann was away in Gujarat, campaigning for the Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the state legislative assembly elections