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In 1920, a psychologist watched a toddler learn fear from a white rat and revealed that fear could be learnedA famous psychology study from 1920, the Little Albert experiment, showed fear can be learned. Conducted by John B. Watson and Rosalie Rayn...- Vizag Steel Plant accident death toll rises to 10The death toll from the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant accident has reached ten. A worker, Suri Babu, died on Saturday from severe burn injuries...
- Hero of the day: Indian construction worker becomes Romanian town's one of the most celebrated residents for saving a 5-year-old girl, awarded honorary citizenshipIndian construction worker Vipan Kumar has been awarded honorary citizenship by the Romanian city of Craiova after rescuing a five-year-old...
- World's first gig economy treaty adopted at the United Nation's ILOA historic international agreement has been adopted at the UN's International Labour Organization. This landmark convention aims to extend ...
- Google to invest $50 million to train over 300,000 workers for construction and technical jobsGoogle is investing fifty million dollars to train more than three hundred thousand workers. This initiative targets construction and techn...
- Swiggy, Zomato, Uber asked to register gig workers by June 21: ReportApp-based platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber, Ola, Rapido, Blinkit, and Zepto must register their gig workers on the e-Shram portal by Jun...
- L&T betting big on 'digital workers' to overcome manpower challenges in projects: CFO R Shankar RamanLarsen & Toubro is embracing automation and robotics to boost construction. The company aims to transform the industry by reducing reliance...
- Planning to work in Germany? Here's what you need to know about the work visasGermany offers various work visas for non-EU nationals to address labor shortages, enabling them to live and work in the country. Eligibili...
- What is Germany's Qualified Employment Visa and who can apply?Germany's Qualified Employment visa offers a pathway for non-EU skilled workers with recognized qualifications to secure jobs. Applicants n...
- Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
- I started packing up at 4:58 PM every day after my boss denied my raise; he owns my hours, not a minute moreA viral TikTok video captured an employee leaving precisely at 4:58 PM after being denied a raise, resonating with millions of workers feel...
- L&T betting big on 'digital workers' to overcome manpower challenges inprojects: CFO R Shankar RamanLarsen & Toubro is embracing automation and technology for construction growth. The company is using robots for tasks like welding and plas...
- UK to reimburse visa costs for firms bringing in overseas workersBritain is now reimbursing visa fees for fast-growing tech and innovation companies hiring international talent. This initiative, targeting...
- Bengaluru's MNC techie with 6-figure salary turns weekend Rapido rider, sparks viral debate on the city's cost of livingA software developer from Bengaluru has gone viral for working as a Rapido rider on weekends. Despite a well-paying job at a multinational ...
- UAE simplifies work permit system, expands categories to 13The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced new work permit reforms. These changes aim to accelerate hiring and ...
- Canada: Quebec expands special work permits to spouses of permanent residence candidatesQuebec is offering new work permits to spouses of skilled worker applicants. This temporary measure, effective June 5, 2026, eases requirem...
- Saudi Arabia launches flexible working hours in RiyadhRiyadh has launched flexible working hours across six major business districts to combat traffic congestion and enhance quality of life. Ov...
- Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks beginGlobal talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is mi...
- Will appeal to govt for a nationwide gig workers' law, like those in Karnataka, Telangana: Uday Bhanu ChibThe Indian Youth Congress held a conclave for gig workers. They highlighted the challenges faced by millions of delivery workers. These wor...
- Govt to roll out social security schemes for gig workers; e-Shram integration deadline set for June 22The Indian government is set to provide social security benefits to gig and platform workers. These benefits will include accident insuranc...
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