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Business
fromIT Pro
3 days ago

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy called for a 70 hour week last year - now he says that's not enough

A proposal to increase Indian workweeks to 72 hours and adopt the '996' schedule frames long hours as necessary for innovation and productivity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Fast fashion and the dark side of textile recycling in India

Fast fashion has become a global wardrobe staple, providing an affordable way to keep up with trends, but its impact raises serious concerns. Many clothing items are discarded after only a few wears, leading to substantial waste. India is now referred to as the world's textile wasteland, flooded with shipping containers of textile waste. Workers recycling these cast-offs face significant health risks and environmental challenges. Influencers, consumers, second-hand clothing collectors, and textile recycling plants all contribute to and are affected by this fast fashion phenomenon.
Environment
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fromThe Atlantic
6 months ago

DOGE Is Bringing Back a Deadly Disease

Cuts to agencies protecting workers' lungs may lead to a resurgence of silicosis, a preventable but debilitating disease.
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