Rallies, meetings inseparable part of Bengal’s culture just as luchi, mishti doi: HC Chief Justice

Kolkata, Observing that public rallies and meetings are an inextricable part of Bengal’s culture just as delicacies such as ‘mishti doi’, ‘luchi’ and ‘alu posto’, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday allowed a march by a state government employees’ organisation. ‘Luchi’ (deep-fried flatbread made of maida flour), ‘mishti doi’ (sweet curd), and ‘alu posto’ (potatoes … Read more

BJP’s focus on castes with over 20k votes

Ramping up the number of caste-meetings per district with focus on castes that have more than 20,000 votes per district as well as establishing dialogue with students belonging to backward classes and apprising them of PM Narendra Modi’s “global” influence; the UP BJP’s OBC wing has drawn an elaborate plan of outreach to the backward … Read more

How to have fewer meetings—and get more from them

It’s a proven fact that productivity has taken a hit in the aftermath of the COVID-19 era. Some disagree, citing that people are now consistently glued to their laptops or that work hours have encroached on personal space. I disagree. In our new remote reality, tasks and projects that once required a quick five-minute knock … Read more