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What does Francesca Orsini’s scholarly work say? Five former students explain what they have learnt

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What does Francesca Orsini’s scholarly work say? Five former students explain what they have learnt

[ad_1] Hindi scholar Francesca Orsini’s work over the past three decades has been so expansive that it has proved to be difficult to present a neat introduction to her work. Contributors to this essay below offer several entry points into her scholarship through a discussion of her monographs –The Hindi Public Sphere: 1920-1940. Language and … Read more

Why gig work legislations are a welcome step towards labour protection

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Why gig work legislations are a welcome step towards labour protection

[ad_1] India’s gig workforce is expected to expand from about 8 million workers in 2020-’21 to 24 million by 2029-’30, the NITI Aayog – government’s policy think-tank – estimated in June 2022. But lack of protections for these workers has left them vulnerable, and over the years, there have been multiple protests by workers for … Read more