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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicSex worker

Topic: Sex worker

For sex workers on Delhi’s G.B. Road, Covid has robbed them of a livelihood like no other

Sex workers don't expect business to resume for many months as Covid-19 means social distancing at all times.

Brothels in Nevada to stay open with promises of more hand-washing, sanitiser use

Nevada’s brothels are still open though they’re taking precautions. The Nevada Brothel Association said workers are already subjected to weekly health tests.

There’s an economic and social case to decriminalising sex work

Supporters argue that when sex work is legalised, violence against women declines. But skeptics argue that prostitution erodes the moral fabric of society.

Note ban impact: Sex workers coping with low footfall, rate cuts

Activists, sociologists slam minister Ravi Shankar Prasad’s remarks, accuse him of being insensitive to the plight of thousands of sex workers.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.