Facebook & Instagram suffer massive outage; issue seems to be resolved
Meta's Facebook, and Instagram have experienced outages in India, with nearly 15,381 people reporting Facebook outage and over 19,200 on Instagram. Meta Communications Director Andy Stone confirmed the company is working on the issue. Key Points
Economic TimesILO doesn't clock in to Narayan Murthy's 70-hour work week model
As per the ILO, the premise that long working hours result in high productivity is a myth. working excessively long hours on a regular basis has been shown to reduce hourly productivity due to greater fatigue, according to Anoop Satpathy, wage specialist at ILO India. Key Points
Economic TimesMaybe not 70 hours, but Indians are among hardest workers in the world
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy recently stirred a debate by urging young Indians to embrace 70-hour work weeks. But data shows Indians are already among the hardest workers globally. Key Points
India TodayAmazon employee laid off after working for 9 yrs, says being part of layoffs is not easy
Staats wrote about the experience in one of her LinkedIn posts, “After 9 years, I bid farewell to #Amazon. Being part of the layoffs isn't easy, but I’m filled with gratitude. I am grateful for my time at Amazon and appreciate all I've learned and contributed to" Key Points
Business TodayI quit teaching to work as a restaurant server. I miss the kids, but I make more money waitressing.
Quitting teaching to work full-time as a restaurant server offers greater financial security. Waitressing is more fulfilling than working in education. Key Points
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Three minors working in Govandi factory rescued, owner arrested
Three minors rescued from a garment factory in Mumbai by the labour commissioner's office and NGO Pratham. The factory owner has been arrested for violation of the Juvenile Justice Act. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesWoman works on laptop while riding scooter, sparks chatter
A picture showing a woman from Bengaluru working while sitting behind a scooter has taken the internet by storm. it has sparked a chatter on corporate culture. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesWork That Speaks: Clutter Clutters Top 10 Ads March 2023
Brands that cut through: Blue Star, Kurkure, Lay’s, Croma, Housing.com, Macho Hint, Limca, JioMart, Tanishq, Dream11. Key Points
FinancialexpressSunil Grover's EXCLUSIVE interview on working with Salman Khan in Bharat and Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, the actor spoke about the response to the show, playing the characters of Dr. Gulathi and Gutthi, and working with Salman Khan in Bharat and Shah Rukh Khan in Jawan. Key Points
FirstpostTamil Nadu assembly passes Bill allowing 12-hour work days, DMK allies, Opposition walk out
DMK allies say Bill favours corporate firms & negates labourers' struggle, even as Labour minister C. V. Ganesan assures it will provide 'flexible working hours'. Key Points
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working with RBI, other ministries on steps to promote e-comm exports: DGFT
The Indian government's Department of Commerce (DGFT) is collaborating with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and other ministries to promote exports through e-commerce. The DGFT is working with departments like revenue, post, MSME, DPIIT, and the RBI to facilitate exports through e-commerce. The new Foreign Trade Policy 2023 has raised the value limit of e-commerce exports through couriers from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per shipment. Key Points
Economic Times1 in 3 deaths from skin cancer due to working under the sun: UN agencies
Governments should establish, implement and enforce policies and regulations that protect outdoor workers from sun-induced skin cancer. working under the sun is leading to nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer, according to joint estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Key Points
The Tribune India1 in 3 deaths from skin cancer due to working under the sun: UN agencies Geneva
Governments should establish, implement and enforce policies and regulations that protect outdoor workers from sun-induced skin cancer. working under the sun is leading to nearly 1 in 3 deaths from non-melanoma skin cancer, according to joint estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSamaira Sandhu: Avenues are aplenty, one just needs to work with open mind
Computer engineer turned actor Samaira Sandhu believes that working in the regional and musical industry has provided her with better opportunities and helped her progress in her career. She emphasizes the importance of staying relevant in any industry, whether it be Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, or music. Sandhu also credits her education for her success and mentions her upcoming projects, including a Hindi film and songs in both Hindi and Punjabi. She expresses her interest in exploring television in the future and expresses her desire to visit Lucknow again for future projects. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesMoonlighting poses risk of brain and heart-related ailments, warn doctors
The word ‘Moonlighting’ has been used and heard across India a lot in recent months. Broadly, moonlighting is working for a business of the same niche while being a permanent employee of another. Post the Covid pandemic, the practice gained momentum due to remote working and reduced job Key Points
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Twitter buzzes as Google employees boast six-figure salary for just 2-hour workdays, Elon Musk reacts
Elon Musk, like many others, was amazed by this revelation and could only express his astonishment with a simple wow. Naturally, this post triggered a cascade of reactions and opinions from the vast realm of social media users. One user praised the apparent efficiency of Google employees, stating, Google employees are so smart managing their time working from home that they only need 2 hours to get their job done. Key Points
Economic TimesReview procurement policy for wheat, rice at MSP: Niti Panel
A NITI Aayog working group has recommended the government to reconsider its open-ended procurement policy for rice and wheat at minimum support prices to encourage farmers to diversify towards other crops like nutri-cereals, pulses, and edible oil. The group argues that the policy discourages diversification towards high-value and riskier crops, and suggests restricting procurement to meet food security and welfare schemes. Key Points
Economic TimesAmazon's logistics workers in Spain plan Cyber Monday walk-outs
Spanish union CCOO on Monday called on 20,000 warehouse and delivery workers at Amazon's (AMZN.O) local unit to stage a one-hour strike on each shift on Nov. 27, a date known by retailers as 'Cyber Monday', and the same on the following day to demand better wages and working conditions. Key Points
ReutersKaiser Permanente Strike: All there is to know about the workers strike
Workers across states in the U.S. have gone on a strike being called the biggest health care strike in recent history. Learn what it is all about. | World News Key Points
Hindustan Times'Lok Sabha polls can be held before time, we should remain alert', says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
CM Kumar made the comment after the INDIA bloc meeting in Mumbai. He also said the Opposition 'parties are working together unitedly'. Key Points
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Australia No.3 bank reaches union deal that lets staff work from home
National Australia Bank (NAB) (NAB.AX), the country's No.3 lender, reached a deal that lets employees work from home, a union representing staff said on Friday, one of the first in the world to give legal protection for remote work. Key Points
ReutersThe Wing’s Working-Woman Aesthetic Has Moved to the Suburbs
Laetitia Gorra helped design the Wing, which defined an aesthetic for upwardly mobile women in the 2010s. Now she’s created a new, homier, co-working space. Key Points
mintSure, work 70 hours a week! Just call me when you're done
NR Narayana Murthy, nice man and one of the seven Infosages, publicly 'requested' that 'our youngsters must say, 'This is my country. I'd like to work 70 hours a week.' He didn't specify whether he wanted them to say it standing with hand on the heart or not. Unlike the former president, Murthy has not ignited minds with his 'request'. Instead, he has lit a bonfire at every water-cooler corner, open-plan office, conference room meeting, and peeved Sunday column. Key Points
The Economic TimesIndia-EU trade, technology council first meeting at Brussels on May 16
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal is one of the co-chairs along with external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Union minister of state for electronics and information technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the commerce ministry said in a statement. The EU side is co-chaired by Executive Vice Presidents (EVPs) Dombrovskis and Vestager. Key Points
Economic TimesSarah Shahi feels lucky while working with bf Adam: 'I don't have to pretend'
Sarah Shahi talked about working with boyfriend Adam Demos in Sex/Life. She said she doesn't have to pretend and her acting comes naturally in front of him. | Hollywood Key Points
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Karnataka Congress working president R Dhruvanarayana dies after 'chest pain'
KPCC working president R Dhruvanarayana passed away early on Saturday morning after suffering from chest pain. He was 61. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Not Vivah movie’: Netizens quip as woman asks internet to choose from pool of prospective grooms from ‘TCS, Byju’s…'
The post mentioned 14 men, working with various organisations like Byju's, Accenture, Deloitte, Unacademy, Tata Consultancy Services among others. Occasionally did the woman also indulge in publicising a physical feature of the prospective groom, she presumably did not like. Key Points
mintFrom ports to airports, PM Modi 'controls' everything: Congress chief Kharge in Rajasthan
Perhaps the prime minister is also touring this area. Wherever we intend to go, we do not get permission to fly. This means everything is under his control. Air, land, ports and airports, all are under his control. He is working towards making people slaves, the Congress president said, without elaborating. Key Points
Economic TimesSilkyara tunnel: We are working on six options simultaneously, says Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari, who was accompanied by Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, said the rescue operation is challenging as the soil strata in the Himalayan region is not uniform. He said it is soft at some places and hard at other places which makes mechanical operation difficult. Key Points
Economic TimesTakeda announces voluntary withdrawal of lung cancer therapy
Takeda Pharmaceutical (4502.T) said on Monday it would be working with the U.S. health regulator towards a voluntary withdrawal of its lung cancer therapy in the country, after it failed to meet the main goal in a late-stage study. Key Points
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Is working from home breeding monotony? Here are six easy ways to beat it
Working from home has become a norm, but people are still finding it hard to stay productive and deal with monotony and boredom. To stay energetic, one should set a schedule, create a dedicated workspace, follow a fitness regime, stay connected with coworkers, learn new skills, and maintain a proper work-life balance. It is important to organize and schedule the day's activities, create a comfortable and motivating workspace, follow a fitness regime, engage in conversations with coworkers, acquire new skills, and engage in hobbies that help relax and unwind. Key Points
Economic TimesArnold Schwarzenegger's dad made him do 200 daily sit-ups, push-ups
The 75-year-old said he worked out at 3 a.m. while filming the Netflix comedy action movie "FUBAR." Key Points
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