Is India’s Afghanistan policy changing? What did the Muttaqi visit achieve? With India deciding to reopen its embassy in Kabul, is it inching closer to recognising a Taliban-led government? Did the restrictions imposed on women by the Taliban come up during talks? Source link
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Opposition to a bill which would legalise assisted dying in England and Wales is growing among MPs, the BBC has found. The Assisted Dying Bill was supported by 330 MPs last year, passing its first major vote in the House of Commons with a majority of 55 MPs from a wide range of political parties. … Read more
The story so far:On April 9, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft directions on loans against gold collateral with the objective to harmonise the regulatory framework across regulated entities (banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC)) and address differences in lending practices. What was the response to the proposals? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. … Read more
BBC / Twenty Twenty Productions Ltd Nicole went to therapy because she has a fear of driving Nicole enters the therapist’s room and clutches what she calls her hugging pillow. She admits to being nervous about sitting down with a stranger to discuss her mental health. She is 31, lives in London and works as … Read more
Microsoft has announced a massive 3 percent cut in headcount, which amounts to a total of 6,000 employees in line to get the dreaded pink slip over the coming days, even as Redmond moves to increase operational efficiency by realigning resources to a workforce involved in core engineering rather than people who manage them. This … Read more
Sex Matters Sandie Peggie was suspended after a row over changing rooms A Fife nurse who was suspended after complaining about sharing a changing room with a transgender colleague has begun giving evidence at an employment tribunal. Sandie Peggie claims being made to get changed beside Dr Beth Upton – who is a trans woman … Read more
“Why do I even need something like this?” has long been the attitude among men when it comes to sex toys. One of the probable reasons why heterosexual men are not among the top users of sex toys in India in a survey published on Lancet. However, the mindset is now changing – that’s what … Read more
A host of topics around human resources, including significance of HR management, likelihood of flexible workforce becoming norm and the changing preferences of youth, were highlighted by speakers at the HR Evolution Summit-2024 organised here on Thursday by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Addressing the gathering, former president of FICCI … Read more
In the last decade, India’s use of genomics has undergone a significant transformation, so much so that the diagnoses, management, and treatment of many diseases — including tuberculosis, cancers, and those caused by antimicrobial resistance — stand on the cusp of a revolution. Most recently, in January 2024, the Department of Biotechnology said it had completed … Read more