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New Borim bridge alignment


The PWD needs to put into the public domain what exactly the Seventh Alignment means regarding the new Borim bridge. 

Often, it is noticed that governments are willing to tread on poor peasants in ways none too pleasant, while, turning a Nelson's eye towards the misdemeanors of impudent capitalists.

The ancient agricultural engineering marvel at Borim, as outlined by Dr Nandakumar Kamat in his articles, needs to be protected at any cost. 

Building a new bridge could effectively even mean tearing into the adjacent Chowgule Shipyard, undoubtedly a later addition on the scene.


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Work for 90 hours a week? Out of reality

DATTAPRASAD SHIRODKAR, Mumbai
Published Jan 13, 2025, 12:03 AM IST
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S N Subrahmanyan, CEO of Larsen & Toubro, recently sparked controversy by suggesting his employees work 90 hours a week, further remarking, "How long are you going to sit at home staring at your wife’s face?" This follows a similar comment from Infosys founder Narayana Murthy two years ago, who recommended 70-hour weeks. Subrahmanyan's proposal effectively doubles employees' workloads, urging them to work the equivalent of 1.5 to 2 people’s tasks each week.In India,…

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