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"Gotta stick around...": IIM alum sparks debate after denying salary slip to employee who worked 15 days

New Delhi, June 26 -- An IIM Indore alumna and entrepreneur is under fire on LinkedIn after she refused to issue a salary slip to a short-term employee, sparking a larger debate about workplace profes... Read More


WB approves $194m to support education, access to water in Balochistan

Pakistan, June 26 -- The World Bank Board (WB) has approved $194 million for two projects to enhance educational opportunities for children and boost water security in Balochistan. "The GRADES-Baloch... Read More


Meghalaya HC orders state to stop illegal logging, review forest practices

Imphal, June 26 -- The Meghalaya High Court has initiated suo motu proceedings after learning of extensive and unchecked tree felling in Lawsohtun, East Khasi Hills, which has reportedly caused severe... Read More


Emergency of 1975: Indira Gandhi, the Constitution, and the burden of leadership

Hyderabad, June 26 -- As India marks the Golden Jubilee of the Emergency, it is time to revisit the oft-maligned decision through a different lens, one that examines the threats Indira Gandhi faced an... Read More


Muslim winner in New York City Democratic primary race for mayor

Pakistan, June 26 -- New York City Democrats chose 33-year-old Muslim socialist Zohran Mamdani as their mayoral candidate in Tuesday's elections, stunning his opponent, former New York governor Andrew... Read More


Abu Sayed murder: ICT finds evidence against 30 people

, June 26 -- The investigating agency of International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday found involvement of 30 people including police in the killing of Begum Rokeya University Student Abu Sayed dur... Read More


JSW Ventures bets on hospitality startup StayVista

New Delhi, June 26 -- Villa-rental platform StayVista has raised over Rs 40 crore (around $4.6 million) in its Series B funding round led by JSW Ventures, with participation from existing investors DS... Read More


Move over Labubu dolls! 7 Indian dolls that celebrate culture and craftsmanship

India, June 26 -- In a world obsessed with designer toys and collectables like Labubu dolls, it's easy to forget how powerful a simple handmade doll can be. I grew up surrounded by them. Long before I... Read More


Whoosh high-speed rail hits 10-million passenger mark

Indonesia, June 26 -- The Whoosh high-speed train has surpassed its 10-million passenger milestone, according to its operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia-China (KCIC). According to the company's writte... Read More


Doctors demand immediate amendment to tobacco law to protect youth

Dhaka, June 26 -- Young Doctors on Thursday urged the government to amend the Tobacco Control law to make all public spaces fully smoke-free. They made the call from a human chain titled "Amend the T... Read More