Augustine’s letter acted as the spark that set off a firestorm that many have labelled the “#MeToo of corporate India”. Social media was awash with similar stories of exploitation.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
The issue of underbilling (not billing or getting paid for additional hours worked) is an open secret within the service industry. This would be unheard of in western countries due to fear of class action suits, but is quite rampant in India. What everyone seems to have missed in Murthy’s 70 hour work-week missive that in reality he is asking his employees to work for 70 or 80 hours and get paid for 40 only – all in the name of country.
The issue of underbilling (not billing or getting paid for additional hours worked) is an open secret within the service industry. This would be unheard of in western countries due to fear of class action suits, but is quite rampant in India. What everyone seems to have missed in Murthy’s 70 hour work-week missive that in reality he is asking his employees to work for 70 or 80 hours and get paid for 40 only – all in the name of country.
It is an asian cultural problem where one’s identity is tied to his achievememts in workplace alone and sycophancy to bosses is encouraged