The Centre has completed the implementation of the four new labour codes by notifying the corresponding rules, more than five years after the reforms were first introduced to replace and consolidate 29 existing labour laws, PTI reported.The four codes — the Code on Wages, 2019; Industrial Relations Code, 2020; Code on Social Security, 2020; and…
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon’s founder and chairperson, has identified her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as the future leader. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Biocon’s founder and chairperson, has reportedly put in place a structured succession plan for the biotechnology firm, identifying her niece, Claire Mazumdar, as the future leader.Having built Biocon over more than four decades and without a direct…
Good Friday weekend is the perfect time to explore India’s vast wilderness. For wildlife lovers, travellers and photographers planning a long weekend escape, India has some famous national parks which are easily accessible and offer high chances of wildlife sightings. On this note, let’s have a look at India’s top five national parks which are…
The week begins on a strong note. You feel active, clear headed, and more willing to take decisions. Students show real interest in studies, and even those who were distracted recently find their focus again. Lovers also get a sweet start, with warmth and small wins in companionship. Businesspeople feel confident enough to take important…
Mal Anderson (Photo from ausopen.com) Australian tennis great Mal Anderson has died at the age of 91, Tennis Australia confirmed on Monday. Anderson made history in 1957 when he became the first unseeded player to win the US Open men’s singles title, then known as the United States Championships.Born and raised on a farm, Anderson…
Who doesn’t love colours? Especially while travelling, if we come across colourful markets, painted houses or neon skylines, we automatically hit the brakes to explore the beauty of the place and get some pictures clicked. There are so many cities around the world which are visually so colourful that they almost look surreal. The fact…
Maharashtra celebrates Maharashtra Day every year on May 1. It is a significant regional public holiday which marks the formation of the state in 1960. In 2026, the day will be celebrated on Friday, making it a long weekend opportunity for travellers and regional holidaymakers. However, the day also brings many closures and restrictions which…
Piyush Goyal and Yeo Han-Koo (File photo) India and South Korea are likely to hold negotiations on May 25 to review their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), amid India’s push to address concerns over the widening trade deficit with Seoul, PTI reported.The CEPA between the two countries came into force in January 2010. “The officials…
Image used for representational purposes only. Hero MotoCorp is set to debut its first ethanol-powered motorcycle. The launch event later today will be attended by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri. The upcoming motorcycle will become Hero’s first flex-fuel model for the…
Wondering how vultures can eat a carcass and not get sick? Well vultures may have one of the toughest diets in the animal kingdom but their bodies are built to cope. These birds can feed off carcasses that would make most animals dangerously sick, because their digestive systems are specially adapted to destroy harmful bacteria,…