A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
'One hopes that it is for the better that this disaster alters our reality from the morning of May 4,' notes Aakar Patel.
Ruchira Gokhale, head, consulting solutions, Interweave Consulting, who has been working out of home since 2014, lists the mistakes professionals make while WFH.
The recent protests by employees of Urban Company and the case of a a Zomato delivery executive who died in a road accident point to the severely straitened condition of gig workers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Budget 2021 had promised several measures to help the cause of gig economy workers, but most of them are yet to see the light of day. Even after a year, the country's gig workers continue to be without any social security cover or a minimum wage guarantee. "In Budget 2021, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the government is looking toward including migrant and gig workers for social security benefits," says Srinivas Kotni, managing partner, Lexport, a consulting firm. Parliament had passed the Code on Wages in 2019 and Code on Industrial Relations, Social Security and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions in 2020.
Blame it on 'threatened masculinity'.
Acknowledge the fact there is trouble brewing. Bury the hatchet. Start afresh.
'Rahul Gandhi has shown courage to heal the heart of democracy.'
Upasna Pandey/ Rediff.com spoke with senior professors and students who pointed out the inherent flaws in the existing sexual harassment grievance redressal mechanism at the institution and university level.
What next for #TimesUp after Hollywood's biggest night?
The issue is neglected to such an extent that even the Indian Legal System does not recognise the fact that even males can be harassed.
'It's not fair to your husband that you don't love him and before things get worse, like maybe you becoming pregnant, I would suggest you end the marriage soon,' says Love Guru.
Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.
Antara Das, 21, was attacked with a sharp weapon near Kanbay Chowk in Talawade on the outskirts of Pune on Friday night, barely 500 metres from her workplace. She was declared dead upon arrival in a hospital.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
Speaking at the International Judicial Conference 2020 'Judiciary and the Changing World', Kovind said the apex court has led 'progressive social transformation' and referred to the two decades old Vishaka guidelines for preventing sexual harassment of women at workplace and the recent direction that women officers in the Army be granted permanent commission and command postings.
'Just because a girl accuses someone of sexual harassment it does not mean that person should be held guilty.' 'A man must be given a fair chance.' 'Even if he is able to clear his name in the case, he would not be able to face the world.'
'Yes, there will be some posts that will be shared out of revenge but most of the people who have been named and shamed like M J Akbar and Alok Nath have been known to be serial offenders for years.'
The former Supreme Court employee dubbed on Tuesday as "very frightening" the atmosphere of the in-house inquiry committee and "walked out" raising various objections including denial of her lawyer's presence.
Former Supreme Court judge and National Green Tribunal chairperson Swatanter Kumar on Wednesday moved the Delhi high court seeking to restrain the media from reporting the alleged sexual assault case of his former woman law intern.
Violence at work, ranging from threats by psychologically unstable co-workers, sexual harassment, bullying to homicide is increasing worldwide and has reached epidemic levels in some countries, says a new publication of the ILO.
In its first comments on the sexual harassment allegations against Akbar, the BJP said the minister has given his version on the row and that it is not about whether the party agrees or disagrees with him.
It was the same old tale with the proposal for 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies, with no progress on evolving the ever-elusive consensus on the issue.
Radhika Apte believes that no one should be schooled on what to wear or what to do, based on how they look.
Gurpreet S Kherha, who was denied a job at Tri-County Lexus -- a car dealership in Little Falls, New Jersey -- due to its 'no-beard' policy will get $50,000 in an out-of court settlement with the firm.
The pilot-in-command has been sacked for violating aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation's safety norms after following due process, SpiceJet said in a statement.
The Pune techie didn't escape strangulation. But she was brave woman. She fought back. She said NO.
The ability to work flexibly and be judged on deliverables.
Sonal Arora, VP, Team Lease Services offers prudent advice to working women.
Urimai Kural, part of the Gram Vaani community radio station that spans 15 states, serves as a much-needed helpline for harassed garment factory workers.
Dara Khosrowshahi has the Herculean task of repairing Uber's image, boosting employee morale and turning the business profitable for the world's most valued startup.
'Predators will always try, but I'm sure there will be less. We need one or two big examples like this.'
HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.
Readers tell us what can be done to make workplaces safe for all.
Governing council to meet on Friday to decide his fate afresh
'Bullying is not going to scare me.' 'Nana Patekar has no powerful friends. It is just a perception created by his friends.' 'I have really powerful voices like Maneka Gandhi supporting me.'
While courts are there to tackle crime and a few non-government organisations support victims of crime, NCW, a body empowered to take suo moto interest in a case, is in between, says Aparna Kalra
The woman said that she will consult her lawyer and decide on the next steps.
'When you are an artiste, why will you sell yourself?' asks Saroj Khan.
