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21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
Japan has long practiced such a policy, but today it is reconsidering this policy. The reason is as follows: we no longer find people to work on such working hours. Certainly the demography of Japan is not that of India. But the taste for profit, the desire to imitate what is happening elsewhere – without analyzing the indirect effects of such policies, on the lives of citizens – should not lead to taking measures that are not adapted to the economic space and Indian culture. The wisdom would be to consolidate and improve what exists before embarking on adventurous policies which could have long-term effects on employment
While this initiative covers nightlife / leisure activities, there is a need to make cities safe and supportive for commercial activities like call centres, logistics, establishments linked to the international airport, which are open through the night. Adequate public transport and special safety measures for lady employees.
The option should be there for those who need it. It will add to the burdens of the police. People who party late should be responsible, not drive and drink, women should be especially cognisant of the safety aspect. Commerce is at an ebb during normal hours, one is not sure how much will spill over after dusk.
Japan has long practiced such a policy, but today it is reconsidering this policy. The reason is as follows: we no longer find people to work on such working hours. Certainly the demography of Japan is not that of India. But the taste for profit, the desire to imitate what is happening elsewhere – without analyzing the indirect effects of such policies, on the lives of citizens – should not lead to taking measures that are not adapted to the economic space and Indian culture. The wisdom would be to consolidate and improve what exists before embarking on adventurous policies which could have long-term effects on employment
While this initiative covers nightlife / leisure activities, there is a need to make cities safe and supportive for commercial activities like call centres, logistics, establishments linked to the international airport, which are open through the night. Adequate public transport and special safety measures for lady employees.
The option should be there for those who need it. It will add to the burdens of the police. People who party late should be responsible, not drive and drink, women should be especially cognisant of the safety aspect. Commerce is at an ebb during normal hours, one is not sure how much will spill over after dusk.