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The Workplace: Patriarchy’s Weakest Link “If men gave me one iota of hope by taking sick leave for childcare, then yes, we can think of mooting a proposal for paternity leave.” While that may seem like a regressive quote coming from anyone, this was by Maneka Gandhi, India’s Minister for Women and Child Welfare.   When those entrusted to protect us, fail us She was speaking shortly after a landmark move by her government, to […]

Why Communism makes a good Capitalist better. Jayaprakash (JP) runs a phenomenally successful modular kitchen store in Trivandrum. He’s an unassuming, gentle soul who could pass off as a government servant in any small town. He runs his highly profitable store with a 25% profit margin on a turnover of about 15 crores. All this from his modest 850 sq.ft empire. JP is a simple man, with a large heart and an astute business sensibility. […]