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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

As the world descends on Paris for the biggest show in sport, the question must be asked if the Olympic Games still hold the same

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

Neurodivergent children — those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other difference in brain functioning — face myriad issues at schools ill-equipped to help them.

What’s it like growing up and parenting in a digital world?

There’s a lot of fearmongering around children and their interactions with digital technology, but the truth is more nuanced.

What is AI good for?

Doomsday predictions around AI are in ready supply, but if put to the right use, it could help solve a world of problems.

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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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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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When war is no deterrent to a desperate job-seeker

Unemployment at home pushes thousands of Indians to look overseas for work – even war zones. What’s missing is a coherent policy to protect them.

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Is AI pushing boundaries or killing creativity?

AI’s integration in the arts and creative industries sparks debates on ethics and innovation, challenging traditional artistic boundaries.

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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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Women still do most of the unpaid work

See and embed our interactives: Women across Asia-Pacific continue to take on a larger share of domestic work and caring for family than men.

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If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits

Employers have benefited from technological advances for a century. Now it’s employees’ turn.

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Are the Olympic Games still relevant?

How schools are failing neurodivergent students

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What is AI good for?

Migrant labour marches into the line of fire

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

When war is no deterrent to a desperate job-seeker

Is AI pushing boundaries or killing creativity?

Women make gains in changing job market

If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits

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