Despite a mandate under the Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal (POSH) Act, companies either fail to conduct regular workshops or address it lightly with no real impact. Asha Bansal was an integrated service company employee some years ago. She overheard her male colleagues discussing a client proposal. They said, having a woman with them should make […]
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Heavy metal bioaccumulation has been found in marine fish samples from the Visakhapatnam fishing harbour and the Bheemili area. If you are an avid fish eater from Visakhapatnam, you need to be more cautious about your health. Experts have said that consumption of marine fish from Visakhapatnam is hazardous to one’s health, as heavy metal […]
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There has been a 35 percent increase in the amount of time spent watching reels—doctors say that this trend could have damaging consequences. As Smriti scrolled excitedly on her phone, she hummed along to a video of people enacting a scene with a song in the background—’ I love you to infinity’—the song did not […]
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Although Indian schools and colleges appoint counselors to foster the mental health development of students, there are no measures to help teachers with their own mental health. “Hello, Miss *Maria?” said a stern voice as she picked up the phone. “Yes, please tell me,” Maria said patiently, as her eyes anxiously glanced at the pile […]
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Amid problems, concerns and uncertainty, people are opting for tarot card readings, astrology, and manifestations to heal. Sneha steps into a cozy room and is greeted by a light yet sweetish smell of lavender. She then sits on one side of a table covered in a white silk cloth. On the table there are two […]
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As international borders open for tourists, people in Bangalore are seeking short-haul trips to fulfil their wanderlust. Fancy dinner on a tropical paradise’s islands or a leap into the boundless sky from 13,000 feet. For the people of Bangalore, it is either the Maldives or Dubai to make up for their long vacation break. Seher, […]
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Plastics and microplastics are prevalent in our natural environment and now in your cup of tea. Dinshay Luthiya has been a tea enthusiast for years, which gradually turned him into a tea sommelier by profession in 2021. He launched his own company, Kefi organics in Pune. “My understanding of tea developed once I realized what […]
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As work-from-home becomes the new normal, there is a rise in sales of indoor plants. Her room looks open. Bright, cheerful curtains are draped across large windows. Potted plants live in the corners of the room. This is a place one can work in, says Kavitha Awasthi, a finance analyst. The shift to work-from-home model […]
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Employees say that workations boost productivity and improve inter-team relations. Ankit sits down on the balcony and begins to sip coffee surrounded by the beautiful snowcapped mountains in Manali and clicks “clock in” on Workday as he begins his work shift. He decided to work on a vacation with two of his colleagues as a […]
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Data shows that noise levels in Bengaluru, particularly in silent zones, are higher than the prescribed limits. “Five ones are five, five twos are ten, and five threes are…” Nitya came to a halt as she heard an ambulance trying to make its way past a never-ending trail of honking and continuous moving vehicles on […]
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