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Massive unemployment concerns rise in Canada as viral video shows 3,000 students line up for restaurant jobs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Sep 18 that the country would reduce international student permits by 35% this year, with an additional 10% reduction next year, a move that will significantly impact several Indian students.

Rajiv Memani, chairman of Ernst & Young (EY) India

EY India's chairman Rajiv Memani speaks out after employee's tragic death

Memani's remarks followed shortly after Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje said that the government has launched an investigation into claims of a dangerous work environment.

strike at Chennai Samsung plant

Employees at Samsung Chennai's plant demand union rights, better pay

Workers at Samsung's Tamil Nadu plant demand recognition of their union, better pay, and improved conditions. Claims of intimidation and unsafe practices have also emerged, but the management has denied the allegations.

Anna Sebastian Perayil

Mother writes heartbreaking email to EY asking 'How Can You Glorify Overwork?' after her daughter's death due to 'work stress'

A 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil, newly-joined employee at EY Pune died on July 20. Her family alleges that she died due to work-related stress.

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Karma hits back: Student who insulted woman as ‘diversity hire’ on Linkedin faces her in interview

As soon as the story went viral, many people condemned the student's unprovoked insult to a senior employee, underlining how such behavior might harm employment chances and the significance of upskilling.

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha

India can compete with China by focusing on production, says Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi is on an unofficial four-day visit to the US, visiting Dallas, Texas, and Washington DC, to engage with youth and members of the Indian diaspora. He will also be visiting Washington, DC, starting on Sep 9, and intends to meet the lawmakers and prominent US government officials.

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Amid raging debate over H-1B visa program, Americans say US does not need more foreign workers

After a fierce campaign against the H-1B visa program that allows US employers to temporarily hire foreign workers including Indians in specialty occupations, Make America Great Again (MAGA) hardliners are putting the Optional Practical Training (OPT) that helps foreign students stay back in the US to gain work experience, under the lens.