After 46 days of peaceful protest, 4,500 PGI contract workers in Chandigarh will begin a 24-hour mass hunger strike demanding Rs 90 crore in unpaid wages and revised DA. Read about their core demands and the deadlock.
Your tea turned bitter? Don't pour it out! Learn why tea gets harsh and discover 5 simple fixes involving temperature, timing, and ingredients to rescue your cup. Make every sip smooth.
Three minor girls from Cachar's Kumbha tea garden, missing since Sunday, were traced to Guwahati. Police suspect abduction. Read the latest updates on the rescue and investigation here.
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana govt to regularise daily-wage forest workers, calling denial after 20+ years arbitrary. Landmark ruling impacts casual labour rights.
FSSAI's new directive prohibits calling herbal infusions 'tea'. The Rs 3,600 crore flavoured market must rebrand. Learn what this means for your favourite brews.
India's FSSAI orders companies to stop calling herbal infusions 'tea'. Only drinks from Camellia sinensis plant qualify. Learn about the new rules and industry impact.
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
FSSAI mandates only Camellia sinensis products can be branded as 'tea'. Herbal infusions must rebrand, impacting India's wellness market. Read the full story.
FSSAI's new order restricts the term 'tea' to products from Camellia sinensis. Herbal infusions must be clearly labeled. Learn what this means for consumers and businesses.
FSSAI's new order states only products from Camellia sinensis can be sold as 'tea'. Herbal infusions must be clearly labelled. Learn what this means for consumers and businesses.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
FSSAI mandates that only beverages from Camellia sinensis plant can be labelled as tea. Herbal infusions must be renamed to avoid misbranding. Read the full guidelines.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
Over 500 families, mostly daily-wage workers, are left homeless after demolition of sheds on BSWML land in north Bengaluru's Yelahanka. They now face loan repayment crises. Read the full report.
Discover the surprising health benefits of traditional nettle tea, from supporting prostate health to aiding blood sugar control. Learn how to prepare it safely and who should avoid it.
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
PM Modi, in Assam's Dibrugarh, invoked his 'Chaiwala' past to defend BJP's work for tea workers, attacked Congress on land rights, and highlighted financial inclusion. Read more.
Saudi Arabia mandates all employers to pay domestic workers via official channels from Jan 1, 2026, ensuring transparency and timely payments. Learn how this protects workers' rights.
The US Department of Labor has submitted a rule to raise prevailing wages for H-1B and PERM workers, potentially doubling costs. Learn the impact on Indian tech professionals and employers.
Your lush garden might be a haven for snakes. Discover which moisture-loving plants create ideal conditions for snakes and learn practical tips to make your garden safer without removing all greenery.
Pune Rural Police arrest two daily wage workers for the murder of Raju Borade in Saswad. One suspect also involved in a previous murder in Ahilyanagar. Full details inside.
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar approves the Platform Based Gig Workers Bill, 2025, paving the way for minimum wages and social security for gig workers in the state. Read more.
Struggling with a persistent winter cough? Discover three science-backed herbal teas—honey, ginger, and liquorice root—that can provide relief. Learn how to make them and important safety tips.
A massive strike by weaving unit workers in Surat's Pandesara and Bhestan has forced 1,500 units to shut down. Nearly 15,000 workers demand higher wages after failed negotiations. Read the full story.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma provides Rs 5 lakh aid to families of 20 tea workers who died in a tragic truck accident. He also announced new guidelines to regulate migration from tea gardens.
Discover how daily consumption of milk tea, black tea, and green tea impacts your health differently. Learn which brew supports heart health, antioxidants, and energy best for your Indian lifestyle.
Discover 7 clever, safe ways to use olive and cooking oil for garden maintenance, pest control, and more. Plus, 4 popular but harmful uses you must avoid for a healthy garden.
As temperatures plunge to 7.8°C in Dibrugarh, NSS units from Dibrugarh University provide warm clothing to 200 vulnerable tea estate workers and families. Read about this crucial winter relief effort.
Discover avocado seed tea, a wellness trend with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Learn a simple recipe to make this unique herbal infusion at home. Try it today!