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Making food safer and sustainable

Greater investments in science, technology and innovative practices can transform food systems, and ensure steady supplies, nutrition, and access

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

The increase in cancer rates globally has been linked to prolonged exposure to environmental contaminants.

Gaza: A year of escalation

The Israel-Gaza conflict has spiralled out of control.

How tech and remote working have fuelled workplace sexual harassment

Survey exposes risks of tech-based harassment in work settings, highlighting the urgency for updated policies and awareness.

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Migrant labour marches into the line of fire

Indian migrant workers have a long history of repression and poor treatment. In 2024, nothing has changed.

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India can do more to protect workers in war zones

Ironclad regulations for migrants in conflict zones are preferable to the current piecemeal approach.

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Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

India is on its way to becoming the third-largest economy in the world, yet unemployment among young people with graduate degrees is at an all-time high.

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A job in a warzone or unemployment at home

Indian diplomatic missions need to closely monitor the security situation and assess the threat perceptions to its communities.

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Punjab’s ‘Donkey Flights’ to the world’s conflict zones

Widespread joblessness explains why Punjab’s migrants resort to desperate means to reach their final destinations.

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Pilgrim’s progress: Keeping workers safe in the holy land

The onus is on the Indian government to follow transparent labour migration processes for West Asia.

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If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Economics has good news for workers fearing joblessness due to the rise of AI – only labour consumes, and the value of consuming populations is growing.

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Women make gains in changing job market

Women have mostly benefited from the polarisation of the workforce but the challenge is to keep those gains.

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Why standing up for domestic workers matters

In most countries around the world, domestic workers are excluded from general labour laws. Indonesia’s Domestic Worker Protection Bill can change that.

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The fix for STEM workplace inequity? Change the system

New evidence shows that targeted policies, coordination and evaluation are all part of creating more gender-equitable and disability-inclusive workplaces.

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Making food safer and sustainable

Environmental carcinogens threaten our wellbeing

Gaza: A year of escalation

How tech and remote working have fuelled workplace sexual harassment

Migrant labour marches into the line of fire

India can do more to protect workers in war zones

Delhi’s dilemma: a growing economy and growing unemployment

A job in a warzone or unemployment at home

Punjab’s ‘Donkey Flights’ to the world’s conflict zones

Pilgrim’s progress: Keeping workers safe in the holy land

If AI steals our jobs, who’ll be left to buy stuff?

Women make gains in changing job market

The fix for STEM workplace inequity? Change the system

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