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Human Rights Watch accuses Indian government of targeting critics with tax evasion allegations & raids

Human Rights Watch accuses Indian government of targeting critics with tax evasion allegations & raids

 Human Rights Watch has accused Government of India of targeting activists, journalists and government critics in an attempt to silence them through politically motivated allegations around tax evasions and financial loopholes. The global watchdog has

Bangladesh Embassy in Athens Begins Electronic Passport Services for Expats

Bangladesh Embassy in Athens Begins Electronic Passport Services for Expats

On 13 September 2021, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal launched e-passport services at Bangladesh Embassy in Athens, Greece. Bangladesh Embassy in Athens guarantees Bangladeshi expatriates to experience a trouble-free passport service amid the pandemic. It

COVID-19: Cambodian labor in a mess

COVID-19: Cambodian labor in a mess

The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged the life of labor migrants in Southeast Asia deep into chaos. Labor-exporting countries, like Cambodia, have seen a hefty drop in remittances sent by migrant workers. The lives of labor

Hong Kong witnesses one-of-kind emigration amid growing concerns over freedom of speech

Hong Kong witnesses one-of-kind emigration amid growing concerns over freedom of speech

Hong Kong is witnessing a restrain in its rights after China’s imposition of hard laws responsible for constraining people’s freedom of speech and expression. The residents are obviously concerned about their freedoms and hence are

“Right to Sit” Bill: The Tamil Nadu bill that gives workers seating facilities mandate

“Right to Sit” Bill: The Tamil Nadu bill that gives workers seating facilities mandate

The Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2021 was formally presented in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by the Indian state’s government on Monday. The bill mandates shops, storefronts and commercial firms to provide all

UNHCR Chief says Nations Must Keep Checks on Serious Threats AI Poses on Human Rights

UNHCR Chief says Nations Must Keep Checks on Serious Threats AI Poses on Human Rights

On Wednesday, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet said countries should stop selling and using Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems until sufficient protections are appropriately set up. "The greater dangers for human rights,

8 ways to achieve Work-life balance in these testing times

8 ways to achieve Work-life balance in these testing times

It has become an increasingly difficult time achieve work-life balance in today’s unpredictable and fast-paced business world. We are living in sad times where we are growing closer through technology and social media and distanced

These migrant workers prove that music helps tackle even the worst of crisis

These migrant workers prove that music helps tackle even the worst of crisis

There is a common tendency to associate music with luxury or a playful atmosphere, but for some it has become their way and hope for survival. These migrants in Leamington are a perfect example of

Scotland to jump on the four-day work week bandwagon

Scotland to jump on the four-day work week bandwagon

Getting back to work mode is going to take some time, partly because of resistance from office workers. Trust me, returning to where we were about 18 months ago seems very unlikely. For many, the

Covid-19 surveillance adds to conditional return of migrant workers to Thailand

Covid-19 surveillance adds to conditional return of migrant workers to Thailand

 Labor Ministry of Thailand has given green flag to businesses to bring back the migrant workers, but there is a cost associated in relation to the surveillance around Covid-19. A MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) has