Migrant Workers
In the spotlight: Art practices rooted in the land and its people
The work of an increasing number of artists is informed by the complexities of the land, habitation, labour and migration
8 min read05:01 PM ISTNorth Indians clean tables, sell pani puri due to Hindi-only education, says TN minister Panneerselvam; DMK defends him
The state agriculture minister said that people from North India come to the South to ‘clean tables and sell pani puri' because of their only-Hindi education.
2 min read5 Feb 2026Can pensioners rescue China's economy?
The government is stingy and timid when it comes to retirement benefits Save
6 min read5 Dec 2025Hong Kong apartment fire death toll climbs to 146; probe reveals ‘some fire alarms did not sound when tested'
The death toll from the Hong Kong apartment fire has reached 146, with ongoing searches for over 100 missing individuals.
4 min read30 Nov 2025Centre, states work to finalize new labour regime
The labour codes can be implemented operationally only after each state prepares and notifies their respective rules.
4 min read25 Nov 2025Jharkhand govt establishes contact with migrant workers stranded in Tunisia with no food or money—what we know so far
Jharkhand CM instructed deputy commissioners to ensure safe return of migrant workers stranded in Tunisia. The Labour Department has contacted 48 workers and is verifying their documents; meanwhile workers have reportedly been forced to work long hours and not receiving pay for four months.
2 min read1 Nov 2025Jharkhand youth killed in Jeddah shootout; govt contacts Indian embassy to repatriate mortal remains
A 26-year-old from Dumri, Giridih, Jharkhand, was killed in a Jeddah shootout on October 16. The Labour Department is coordinating with the Indian Embassy to repatriate his body.
2 min read1 Nov 2025Biryani, sweets and snacks: Inside Indian migrant workers' Diwali celebration in Singapore
The Sunday event featured cultural performances, games, and a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. As part of the Diwali festivities, some workers also wrote messages and wishes on postcards, which will be mailed to their families back home.
2 min read20 Oct 2025Shashi Tharoor warns Air India over reports of service cancellations, says ‘If disregard for Kerala continues…'
Shashi Tharoor expressed concerns over Air India Express' planned flight reductions in Kerala, urging the airline to reconsider its approach.
2 min read30 Sep 2025Mamata Banerjee slams ‘attacks' on Bengali-speaking migrant labourers: ‘Speak Bengali without fear'
In response to attacks on Bengali-speaking migrants in BJP-ruled states, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urges people to embrace their language. She also addresses the situation of Bengal tourists stranded in Nepal amid political turmoil, assuring their safe return.
1 min read10 Sep 2025