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US Presidential Election 2024: Why Your Vote Matters More Than Ever

US Presidential Election 2024: Why Your Vote Matters More Than Ever

The United States holds a presidential election every four years, an important process that determines the country’s leadership and direction. With the 2024 election  on the horizon, it is necessary to recognize the importance of

Foxconn Caught In ‘Discrimination Based On Marital Status’ Controversy

Foxconn Caught In ‘Discrimination Based On Marital Status’ Controversy

On Wednesday, the Central Government stated that it has asked the government of Tamil Nadu to submit a detailed report after a report by Reuters revealed that Apple supplier Foxconn rejected married women from assembly

Tech Layoffs 2024: Silent Layoff vs. Quiet Firing—A Detailed Guide

Tech Layoffs 2024: Silent Layoff vs. Quiet Firing—A Detailed Guide

 The layoffs in the tech industry will continue in 2024, with around 95,000 employees already laid off. This phase comes after 2023, which witnessed a 59% increase in layoffs as compared to the previous year.

French Employee Claims ‘Moral Harassment’ Over Company Giving Salary For 20 Years But No Work

French Employee Claims ‘Moral Harassment’ Over Company Giving Salary For 20 Years But No Work

France telecom company now Orange employee Laurence Van Wassenhove claims that she has been paid her salary by the company for 20 years but at the same time the company has not assigned her any

US Green Cards: Longer wait times troubling families, making it harder to retain skilled workers

US Green Cards: Longer wait times troubling families, making it harder to retain skilled workers

More than a million Indians are stuck in a queue for green cards according to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) data. The reason specified by the authorities is that a specific number of green

Foreign Students Face Tough Job Hunt in Canada

Foreign Students Face Tough Job Hunt in Canada

There was something rather peculiar that occurred recently in the city of Toronto in Canada. Many job seekers were lined up at the doorway of the premises, which is known as Tim Hortons: a coffee

Oil Giant BP Tightens Office Romance Rules After CEO Bernard Looney’s Scandalous Affairs

Oil Giant BP Tightens Office Romance Rules After CEO Bernard Looney’s Scandalous Affairs

After dismissing CEO Bernard Looney for not disclosing personal relationships at work, BP is ensuring it doesn't face a similar issue again. According to Reuters, BP informed employees via email that they must now report

Indian-Origin Hindujas Found Guilty Of “Illegally Exploiting Poorly Paid Servants” In Geneva: Details Inside

Indian-Origin Hindujas Found Guilty Of “Illegally Exploiting Poorly Paid Servants” In Geneva: Details Inside

In 1914, the legacy of the Hinduja family started when Parmanand Deepchand Hinduja started a commodities trading business in British India’s Sindh Region. Under his four sons the business quickly expanded, initially achieving success by

Nurses in Oregon Continue Strike For Better Staffing, Higher Pay For Third Day

Nurses in Oregon Continue Strike For Better Staffing, Higher Pay For Third Day

On Thursday, over 3,000 nurses at six Providence hospitals in Oregon announced they would keep protesting this week even after their planned three-day strike ends. The Oregon Nurses Association has warned the authorities that if

Fast Fashion: Let’s Understand The Actual Impact Of Our Disposable Fashion Habits.

Fast Fashion: Let’s Understand The Actual Impact Of Our Disposable Fashion Habits.

Fashion is considered a universal language because, through dressing and styling, people like to reflect their identity and personality, and with time, the fashion industry has witnessed many changes. Fast fashion refers to affordable yet