Jewish Proverb of the Day: “If the rich could hire other people to die for them, the poor could make a wonderful living” — A harsh truth about social inequality and lessons on survival, wealth, power imbalance and why privilege often shifts risk onto the vulnerableJewish proverb of the day highlights a traditional saying that reflects the deep imbalance between wealth, power, and human vulnerability i...
08 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Kofi Annan “The quality of a civilization can be measured by the.....” Life lessons on what power truly signifies— moral authority, restraint, and responsibility— by a man who challenged the idea that strength lies in control, redefining it as the ability to elevate othersQuote of the Day by Kofi Annan: More than 75% of global wealth sits with the top 10%. The rest struggle for basic dignity. This is not just...
25 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
These Quiet Workplace Changes Can Sometimes Signal a LayoffLayoffs rarely strike without warning. Subtle shifts like reassigned duties, communication changes, and external business signals often pre...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Mumbai’s skyline is soaring. So is the pressure on housingMumbai's booming real estate market sees global financial giants occupying luxury towers while low-income residents like taxi driver Ramu V...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
US stocks today: US stocks end mixed, notches weekly gains as investors parse Middle East negotiationsUS stocks closed mixed as investors weighed Middle East tensions and Iran peace talks. Inflation rose due to energy shocks, while Dow and S...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
Quote of the day by Scottish philosopher and ‘father of modern economics’ Adam Smith: ‘No society can surely be flourishing and happy of which…’Adam Smith, a foundational economist, believed true national prosperity hinges on the well-being of its people, not just wealth metrics. He...
04 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Job crisis in U.S.: What is causing record low hiring during Donald Trump-era?Job crisis in U.S.: January was a "lackluster month for hiring," ADP said. Education and health services added a significant number of jobs...
04 Feb, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Nationwide boycotts of Walmart and McDonald’s begin August 1- Here’s why Americans are taking a standStarting August 1st, People's Union USA initiated a nationwide boycott of Walmart, McDonald's, and Lowe's, protesting corporate tax avoidan...
31 Jul, 2025, 05.52 AM IST
The other side of the world's largest EV maker: China's Byd sued by Brazil for slave-like conditions at its plantBrazil is taking legal action against Chinese EV maker BYD and two partners over alleged mistreatment of Chinese workers at a factory site....
28 May, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in BrazilBYD's spokesperson denies reports of poor conditions and 'slavery-like' work at their construction site in Brazil, claiming the allegations...
26 Dec, 2024, 02.39 PM IST
Argentine CEO says its 'ok' for Indian employees to be paid less than Americans, calls them 'disposable'Argentine entrepreneur Franco Pereyra, co-founder of Near, sparked controversy by suggesting it’s acceptable for international workers to e...
25 Dec, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
Fed unmoved by bank implosions, dashing fears of contagionFrom the markets standpoint the reiteration that tighter financial condition is a non-negotiable on the path towards inflation control is a...
23 Mar, 2023, 03.04 PM IST
For first time, Dubai Expo 2020 says 5 workers died on siteLaborers in the UAE are barred from unionization and have few protections, often working long hours for little pay and living in substandar...
02 Oct, 2021, 12.39 PM IST
Foxconn's decision to invest in India causes concerns in ChinaThe decision to invest in India has caused unease in China as it marks the first top international firm opting for India amid a slowdown in...
10 Aug, 2015, 08.58 PM IST
Jobless claims in US hover near lowest levels in 15 yearsJobless claims increased by 3,000 to 265,000 in the week ended May 2, a Labor Department report showed Thursday in Washington.
08 May, 2015, 07.34 AM IST
- Jobless claims in US fall, equals four-year low
Claims for jobless benefits dropped last week in the US, matching the lowest level in four years, more evidence the labour market is improv...
16 Mar, 2012, 03.31 AM IST
- China's reputation for cheap labour at stake?
Global cos struggling with life-or-death pressures to control costs are finding that legions of low-wage Chinese workers they rely on have ...
01 Jun, 2010, 01.00 AM IST