Choose Tea by Mood, Not Just Type: Expert Tips
Tea expert Dr Rupali Ambegaonkar reveals how to match tea to your emotional state. From calming chamomile for stress to energizing oolong for focus, learn to make tea a daily self-care ritual.
Tea expert Dr Rupali Ambegaonkar reveals how to match tea to your emotional state. From calming chamomile for stress to energizing oolong for focus, learn to make tea a daily self-care ritual.
Election Commission accepts tea garden records as valid documents for voter registration in North Bengal, ensuring thousands of plantation workers are not disenfranchised. Read the full details.
Election Commission approves tea garden & cinchona plantation records as valid documents for electoral rolls in 7 North Bengal districts, empowering thousands of plantation workers. Read the full story.
ECI approves tea garden & cinchona plantation records as valid ID for voter enrolment in 7 North Bengal districts. BJP's Suvendu Adhikari hails it as a major victory for tribal & plantation workers. Check if you're eligible!
Rajasthan, Karnataka, Bihar & Jharkhand have passed laws for gig worker welfare, but rollout remains slow. Explore the status of these landmark acts and their impact on India's platform workforce.
Popular garden plants like Hostas can create ideal conditions for snakes. Learn which plants attract them and how to design a beautiful, snake-free garden.
Five migrant workers from Jharkhand's Giridih, abducted in Niger in April 2023, are finally back in India. Their safe return ends nine months of anguish for their families. Read their harrowing story.
The December 31 gig worker strike revealed deep flaws in platform work. As companies deny employer status, workers lack rights and social security. Can India's laws catch up?
Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi opens Umang Vatika, a sensory garden for children with neurodevelopmental disorders. The space aims to complement therapy and offer families relief. Discover this inclusive healthcare initiative.
Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital unveils a new sensory garden for children, designed to aid recovery through nature. Learn about this innovative healthcare initiative.
Tea workers in Assam's Brahmaputra Valley halted operations in a one-hour strike, demanding a wage hike from Rs 250 to Rs 351. The ACMS warns of a total shutdown if demands are ignored. Read more.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
In January 2026, 19 US states increased their minimum wage, benefiting over 8 million workers. Hawaii and Washington lead with $16 and $17+ hourly rates, while the federal wage remains stagnant at $7.25. Explore the impact on workers and the economy.
The New Year's Eve strike by delivery workers ignited a fierce debate on India's gig economy, questioning the reality behind 'flexibility' and highlighting demands for fair pay and social security. Explore the clash between platform giants and worker unio
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Suvendu Adhikari writes to CEC, requests tea garden employment records be accepted as official proof for electoral roll revision. Slams CM Mamata Banerjee for not advocating for workers.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
Explore the profound world within a cup of tea—from personal memories of Kolkata's addas to the colonial history of Assam's plantations. Discover how this humble beverage weaves together India's social fabric and cultural identity. Read more.
Assam tea estate owners seek discussion on amended Land Ceiling Act's financial implications before granting land rights to workers. Key issues include bank mortgages and compensation.
Transform your balcony into a green oasis with this eco-friendly guide. Learn step-by-step how to use waste plastic containers to build a thriving vertical garden, promoting recycling and sustainable urban living.
Months after a daily-wage worker died in a balcony collapse in Ghaziabad's Shalimar Garden, an FIR was registered against the house owner following a court order. The victim's wife alleges police inaction and threats from the accused.
Economist Ajit Ranade argues for universal rights and minimum wages in India's platform-led gig economy. Read his analysis on formalizing work with security.
Is the fragrant Raat Rani plant a magnet for snakes in Indian gardens? We separate fact from fiction, explaining what truly attracts snakes and how to grow this night-bloomer safely.
Assam government initiates pilot of Swasthyaban Shramik Yojana at Dewan tea estate, aiming to deliver doorstep healthcare to tea garden workers. Read more about this health initiative.
The Assam government's plan to provide land rights to tea garden workers is stalled by legal and procedural issues, leaving thousands in limbo ahead of elections. Learn about the key challenges.
Urban forestry research identifies five common tree species that cause repeated issues in residential yards, from property damage to high maintenance. Learn which popular trees to avoid for a hassle-free garden.
India's Tea Board will implement a strict SOP within two weeks to stop inferior, cheap tea from Nepal, safeguarding Darjeeling's industry. A ₹1,500 crore scheme is also announced. Read more.
Abhishek Banerjee vows to hike wages to Rs 300/day, operationalize all PHCs, and build crèches if TMC returns to power in 2026. He contrasts state's work with BJP MPs' record in Alipurduar.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee promises to raise tea workers' daily wage to Rs 300 if Mamata Banerjee secures a fourth term. He also announced new bus routes for Alipurduar and criticized the BJP. Read more.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.