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Byju’s to lay off 4,000 workers; Who all are at risk?

Byju’s to lay off 4,000 workers; Who all are at risk?

Byju’s, an Indian multinational ed-tech company, is set to lay off 4,000 workers in the latest round of layoffs. This move can affect various workers at the department, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Workers taking sick leave hits 10-year high; What’s the reason?

Workers taking sick leave hits 10-year high; What’s the reason?

Did you know that workers taking sick leave have hit a 10-year high? Many employees have started taking sick leaves in recent years. What’s the reason behind workers taking sick leave? The Chartered Institute of

South Korea’s ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Is Blow To Women’s Rights

South Korea’s ‘Anonymous Birthing’ Bill Is Blow To Women’s Rights

South Korea aims to approve an ‘Anonymous Birthing’ bill, which is a huge blow to women’s rights. The bill fails to solve the problems of women and children, especially the plight of single mothers.  So,

Will Russia Get Voted Back into the UNHRC?

Will Russia Get Voted Back into the UNHRC?

After being isolated from the world stage for more than a year, Russia is looking at rejoining the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). But it’s unlikely that Moscow will get voted on October 10

Desperate Syrians Pay €7,000 to be Smuggled into Germany

Desperate Syrians Pay €7,000 to be Smuggled into Germany

Millions of Syrians have fled to Europe over the years because of the ongoing war in Syria that has destroyed their houses and families. And thousands more continue to look for ways to get to

Gardi Sugdub Crisis: Unfulfilled Promises and Climate Relocation and Challenges

Gardi Sugdub Crisis: Unfulfilled Promises and Climate Relocation and Challenges

Floods and rising sea levels pose a serious existential threat to the island of Gardi Sugdub, which is located off the coast of Panama. The indigenous Guna people who live on this island have long

Will Deporting Migrants Solve the US and Mexico Border Crisis?

Will Deporting Migrants Solve the US and Mexico Border Crisis?

The US has signed on Mexico to help tackle the surge in illegal migrants by deporting them to their home countries. The Biden administration has noted a surge in border crossings across the Southwest. Last

Big Four Accounting Firms lay off workers; Who are at risk?

Big Four Accounting Firms lay off workers; Who are at risk?

Big Four Accounting Firms Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Ernst & Young (EY), and Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler (KPMG) have fired many workers in the United Kingdom (UK) following the pandemic hiring. Earlier this month, Deloitte, a

Hong Kong Court Wants Framework of Rights for LGBTQ

Hong Kong Court Wants Framework of Rights for LGBTQ

Two weeks ago, the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong ordered the government to establish some form of civil partnership framework for same-sex couples and the wider LGBTQ community. It gave the government two

UAW Expands Strikes, Affecting GM, Stellantis, and Ford: An Analysis

UAW Expands Strikes, Affecting GM, Stellantis, and Ford: An Analysis

Major Detroit automakers General Motors (GM), Stellantis, and Ford are currently the targets of escalating strikes by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Thousands of workers have been harmed by the strikes, which also may