February, 2025
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Governance mechanisms continue to fall short of addressing the fundamental rights of communities living in the tea gardens of northern West Bengal, a study has found. Tea gardens have long been critical pivots of colonial and post-colonial administration and governance, subjected to the scrutiny of various agencies – including tea management boards, political unions, government officials, and various development organisations.
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How do gig economy workers experience injustices through digital platforms in India?
The gig economy in India, powered by platforms like Uber, Ola, Swiggy, and Zomato, promised employment and flexibility—but has it truly empowered workers? This video explores how data-driven algorithms, once used to incentivize workers, are now manipulating wages, increasing cancellations, and creating an unstable work environment.
With trust eroding and worker rights overlooked, the focus has shifted from people to profit. It's time for ethical policies and a human-centric approach to ensure gig workers are protected, valued, and fairly compensated.
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