Four day work-week with three days rest? New labour code rules gives this format as an option to employers; Know its conditions for employeesThe new labour code (Code on Wages) has given employers an option to conduct four days work week with three days fixed days off for employe...
15 May, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
What is May Day: Why millions of workers are hitting the streets today — The truth you should knowMay Day protests: This year’s protests are being driven by a combination of economic pressure and geopolitical tensions, particularly the o...
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Labour Day 2026 theme: Why it is celebrated on May 1, what the day means, and wishes to shareMay 1 marks Labour Day, honouring workers' vital role in economies and societies. The day highlights rights, dignity, and fair treatment. D...
01 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Noida workers’ unrest: A story of hidden inflation and its impactNoida factory workers protest: Years of rising costs have diminished buying power, creating widespread discontent among many. Wage growth l...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: 'A poor man is not the one without a cent. A poor man is...' Timeless lessons on success, business and education by revolutionary American industrialistQuote of the day by Henry Ford explains the importance of dreams in shaping success and long-term progress. The message highlights purpose,...
05 Apr, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
He stayed loyal for 8 years, worked on weekends, but one decision by company made him realise why he should have put himself firstA senior lead lost his job after eight years of dedicated service. He was informed of his immediate redundancy during an HR meeting. This i...
01 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Techie replied to work email on weekend. Manager’s reaction goes viral: ‘Same company, different geography but work culture…..’A recent social media post revealed contrasting work cultures in India and Germany. An IT professional shared his experience of constant av...
14 Mar, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Veteran actor reveals he once used to sleep in room filled with insects: ‘They used to give us…’Veteran actor Rajendra Chawla dismisses Deepika Padukone's call for eight-hour workdays in entertainment, deeming it impractical for the in...
15 Jan, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Akshay Kumar's heroine shares his fitness secret: 'He still wakes up at...'Veteran actress Tabu praised Akshay Kumar's enduring discipline and punctuality, noting his consistent 4 am wake-up routine and early finis...
18 Nov, 2025, 08.14 AM IST
‘What wrong is Deepika demanding?’: Kajol and Rani did 8-hour shifts too, says director Siddharth P. Malhotra as Bollywood debate heats upDeepika Padukone’s reported exit from Spirit over her request for an eight-hour workday has reignited debate on humane work hours in Indian...
22 Jun, 2025, 05.56 PM IST
‘No hierarchy, you don’t have to wait for your manager to leave to go home’: Indian techie reveals why work-life balance is not just a ‘buzzword’ in SwedenAn Indian software engineer in Sweden highlighted the stark differences in work culture compared to India through an Instagram video. He em...
08 Jun, 2025, 04.59 PM IST
Labour Day 2023: Check date and importance of May DayEvery year on the 1st of May, the world celebrates Labour Day, also known as May Day, in recognition of the contributions and accomplishmen...
30 Apr, 2023, 10.18 AM IST
Labour Ministry to clear the air on work hoursThe labour ministry has proposed an eight-hour workday in the draft rules under the code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditi...
29 Dec, 2020, 07.26 AM IST
Vivifi India Finance boss says the best part of WFH is focus and efficiency in pyjamasAnil Pinapala says he takes adequate breaks to achieve work-life balance.
27 Oct, 2020, 08.18 AM IST
Employees in India face increased burnout at work during pandemic: ReportAccording to Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index, that surveyed over 6,000 information and first-line workers across eight countries global...
07 Oct, 2020, 04.49 PM IST
Keep coolers and coffee machines in far corners of officeIt is actually healthier to take hourly five-minute breaks — whether to the water cooler, coffee machine or round the corner.
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Three ways to give your brain a break at workBut the human brain is not meant to focus on the same task for hours at a time. So give your brain a break during work.
18 Apr, 2014, 09.42 AM IST