Indian workers are putting in fewer hours weekly compared to pre-pandemic levels, with self-employed individuals seeing the steepest decline. This trend, alongside modest real earnings growth, suggests lower aggregate demand and a recovery driven by a select few. Women’s increased labor force participation, particularly in rural agriculture, indicates distress-led employment. NEW DELHI: Indian workers put…
India-US trade deal: India and the United States have agreed to continue their engagement on a proposed trade agreement, with the government confirming on Friday that the latest round of discussions between officials from both countries wrapped up on April 23 after three days of talks.On February 7, the two countries had issued a joint…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condemned the Iranian attack on UAE’s Fujairah that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable.““India stands in firm solidarity…
CHENNAI: Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Sunday addressed a press conference at his residence in Poes Garden, Chennai, clarifying his political position amid criticism surrounding his recent meeting with MK Stalin.Rajinikanth said he was “extremely shocked” on hearing about Vijay becoming the chief minister. He added that he is no longer active in politics and has…
Coca-Cola began as a medicinal syrup in the 1880s. A pharmacist created it to be a nerve tonic. It was sold in pharmacies which were social hubs. Later, it was mixed with carbonated water. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Should you somehow travel back in time to an active pharmacy in Atlanta from the mid-1880s,…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court‘s rebuke of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for her interference in ED raids on I-PAC, which worked for her govt and Trinamool Congress, handed BJP a useful weapon on the eve of the state polls’ first phase as the party intensified its last-minute push in its bid to end her 15-year…
NEW DELHI: Learning from Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army is equipping its armoured regiments with dedicated drone units known as ‘Shaurya Squadrons’. These units are being integrated into tank formations to support surveillance, precision strikes, electronic warfare and logistics, adding drone capabilities directly to armoured operations.Just a few days ago, the Army tested a Shaurya…
Woman living alone in Mauganj district was found murdered inside her locked house (Image used for representational purpose only) BHOPAL: A woman living alone in Mauganj district was found murdered inside her house, her hands and legs tied and cloth stuffed into her mouth, with post-mortem findings pointing to death by suffocation, police said on…
NEW DELHI: The stage is set for Round 2 of Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari electoral rivalry in West Bengal. The West Bengal chief minister and the leader of the opposition in the state assembly are ready for another face off, this time in Bhabanipur seat, in the assembly elections to be held next month….
Image Credit: Facebook/ Mekhala Munshi Clive House, also known as Burra Kothi, located in Dum Dum on Kolkata’s northern fringe, serves as a testament to the rich history that has unfolded within its premises over hundreds of years. Clive House has often been described as one of the oldest structures found in Kolkata, and yet…