Vishakha judgment on sexual harassment at workplace

Vishakha judgment on sexual harassment at workplace

IANS explains the salient points of the Vishakha judgment, that has been often quoted in the last few days, in the context of the latest sexual harassment case to hit the headlines: Question: What is the Vishakha judgment? Answer: The Vishakha judgment by the Supreme Court laid down the guidelines for employers for dealing with […]

Language traps always tripping me up

This is an important warning. NEVER speak while travelling. You may die of a misunderstanding. I guarantee that if you say “Good morning” with the wrong tone, it will actually mean “Kill me now” in at least one Chinese dialect. Consider this. I used to speak basic Cantonese but gave it up one night after […]

Bollywood sets fashion trends, creates apparel lines

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) First they set fashion trends with their on-screen and red carpet wardrobes. Now actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Malaika Arora Khan and Deepika Padukone are taking their creative instincts a step further by creating apparel lines for mass brands, which in turn are minting good business. Several labels are thus […]

Tickle your taste buds with Kashmiri Wazwan this Eid

Srinagar, Oct 14 (IANS) Fitness gurus might do their damnest resisting the delectable but calorie-rich Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine but lovers of good food can hardly do, more so with Eid round the corner. As one of the most tasty non-vegetarian foods in the world, Wazwan has an intriguing history. While some suggest this special cuisine came […]

Rosario Central draw with Boca Juniors

Buenos Aires, Oct 14 (IANS) Sebastian Abreu scored in the last minute to secure a 1-1 draw for Rosario Central against Boca Juniors in Argentina’s Inicial football tournament. Emanuel Gigliotti opened for Boca Juniors in the 12th minute at La Bombonera stadium here Sunday.  In the second half, Rosario Central fired two shots at the post […]

Support extended for Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

The Victorian Coalition Government will extend its support for the Indian Film Festival of  Melbourne by one year, reinforcing the strong bond that exists between the Victorian and Indian screen industries. Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher announced in Mumbai that Mind Blowing Films would be engaged to continue delivery of the […]

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