Mathura boat accident: 10 dead, several missing after tourist boat capsizes in YamunaMathura Yamuna River Boat Accident: A tourist boat capsized in the Yamuna river in Mathura. Six people have died. Several others are missin...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
'Not a wife, but a widow can realise the importance of life insurance'A man named Bharat Parekh helps bereaved families in India discover forgotten life insurance policies. Billions of rupees remain unclaimed ...
29 Mar, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
From bereavement leave to retirement support, India Inc bets on empathy-driven benefits to retain talentIndian companies are updating employee benefits to help staff through major life changes. Firms like Optum India and Deutsche Bank are offe...
09 Feb, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
'Dad passed away a week ago, but...': Techie denied WFH after father’s death; Manager's "insensitive" reply sparks outrage on RedditAn Indian tech professional's request for work from home after their father's death was denied, sparking outrage on Reddit. The employee, a...
17 Jul, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Techie begs WFH after father's death, gets cold shoulder from boss: 'Told to return to office after last rites'An IT worker faced rejection after requesting remote work. This request followed the death of their father. The company denied the request ...
17 Jul, 2025, 07.33 AM IST
SC condemns terrorist attack in Pahalgam, observes 2 minute silenceThe Supreme Court of India strongly condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam. The court expressed deep anguish over the viole...
24 Apr, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
After girlfriend cheated on him, techie pulls off a shocking scam to get paid leave from officeA Singaporean man was fined $4,000 for forging his grandfather's death certificate to obtain paid leave. He created the false document afte...
21 Feb, 2025, 02.04 PM IST
What’s new in paw-some perks? Insurance, leaves & moreNew-age companies like WeWork, DriveU, InMobi, Simpl, and Bizongo are embracing pet-friendly policies and practices to accommodate employee...
20 Apr, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Companies stick to 'special leaves' offered during Covid timesMost of the leaves - like recharge, mental well-being, bereavement and unlimited wellness time-offs - were rolled out during the peak of th...
10 Nov, 2022, 05.37 PM IST
CoinSwitch announces 8-month maternity leave for employees“CoinSwitch is a fast-growing startup that values work-life balance. Our diverse workforce is our strength, helping us build a wealth-tech ...
16 Aug, 2022, 01.09 PM IST
Companies roll out wellness leaves for employeesThe blurred lines between work and life, the threat of losing a job, the possibility of losing a dear one to Covid-19 and reduced social in...
15 Feb, 2021, 11.57 AM IST
China conveys condolences to bereaved families of Uttarakhand's flood tragedy victimsA portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alak...
08 Feb, 2021, 07.22 PM IST
Firms give bereavement leave to help staff cope with lossAlong with providing time off, companies provide support to employees through counselling, if required, for their emotional well-being.
10 Sep, 2017, 03.42 PM IST
At Microsoft India, caregivers to get four weeks of paid leaveMicrosoft India on Friday announced four weeks of paid caregiver leave for employees who are looking after immediate family members with se...
22 Apr, 2017, 12.28 AM IST
Startups tweaking leave policies to keep employees happyThe initiative is scoring major brownie points, said Shilpi Pandey, vice president of HR at CommonFloor.
03 Oct, 2015, 05.59 AM IST
- Organisations introducing new forms of leave for employees
Many organisations are introducing new forms of leave like parental, paternal, bereavement and such, to help employees maintain a work-life...
01 Oct, 2010, 12.39 AM IST
- HR practices: There's more to it than meets the eye
Kudos to the new HR practices, now avail leaves as adoption, maternity leave, vacation donation.Truly there’s more to it than meets the eye...
14 Mar, 2008, 07.52 PM IST