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  Has the Possibility of US Intervention Sounded the Alarm for the Panama Canal?   Newly sworn-in President Donald Trump said that the purpose of the Panama Agreement and the spirit of our treaty have been completely violated. US ships, including those of the US Navy, are being charged exorbitant fees, which is not fair in any way. The US also says that the canal was given as a gift, and the result is foolish.   Trump claimed in his inaugural address that "Panama has broken its promise to be neutral, and China is running the Panama Canal." He asked Panama to either reduce the fees of the Panama Canal or return its control to America. America's China concern regarding Panama Canal The reason why Chinese influence over the Panama Canal has become a topic of US strategic discussion is because Chinese companies such as Landbridge Group and Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings operate ports on both ends of the canal . Their presence and strategic maneuvering are a ma...

  Why is Greenland so important to America?     Recently, America's newly elected President Donald Trump has discussed annexing Greenland to his country. There has also been talk of merging Mexico and Canada, which has become a topic of discussion at the global level. This statement by Donald Trump is of great importance. Trump's ambitions for Greenland are not new. In 2019, he said that it would be a 'great real estate' deal. This time Trump has loudly talked about buying Greenland after winning the election. He emphasized that "ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity" This can also be gauged from the fact that his son Donald Trump Jr. has recently visited Greenland. He has reached Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. However, Trump Jr. said that he has come on a personal visit to talk to the people and he has no plans to meet government officials. Let us tell you that Greenland is the world's largest island on the shortest route ...

  DOES WORKING HOURS HAVE AN IMPACT ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE Larsen & Toubro Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s comments on the working schedule of employees have sparked controversy. People are trolling him fiercely. Social media is flooded with memes. His comments on working hours have been criticized a lot on social media platforms. His statement has even been criticized by players and celebrities from Bollywood. Subrahmanyan said a Chinese man had told him that Chinese workers work 90 hours a week. He further said, "If you want to be on top of the world, you have to work 90 hours a week." He also added that if India has to achieve the top position at the global level, then work will have to be done in this direction. About the controversy sparked by his comments on the 90-hour work week, L&T has issued a statement clarifying that the L&T chairman's comments reflect his larger ambition for nation-building. The L&T chief also shared an anecdote to justify his st...

  HOW BAD IS A TOXIC WORK CULTURE ? The phrase ‘toxic work culture’ has become increasingly common. A toxic environment is characterized by negativity, dysfunction, and a lack of trust. In addition, high employee turnover and a lack of work-life balance can also cause a toxic culture. One thing is certain—a toxic work culture is bad for business in many ways. Toxic workplaces can have a hugely negative impact on both individual employees and the organizations as a whole. Employees who are subjected to a toxic workplace culture are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and depression. A Columbia University study found that the probability of job turnover in organizations with low company culture was 48.4%. The tragic death of Anna Sebastian Peril, a chartered accountant, aged 26-year-old at a leading accounting firm, namely Ernst & Young (EY), has sparked a heated debate on corporate work environment and employee welfare. Her parents have alleged that the “high work pr...

  WILL THE SAFETY OF BANGLADESHI HINDUS BE ENSURED?                             Courtesy: Getty Images Under the leadership of the interim government of Bangladesh, attacks on Hindus and other minorities are increasing rapidly. According to the Indian Foreign Ministry, till December 8, 2,200 violent incidents have taken place against Hindus and other minorities. The worrying thing is that these attacks are not showing any signs of stopping. Since the coup, minorities especially Hindus have been facing constant attacks in Bangladesh. Many temples have been destroyed. Saints are being harassed. Hindu officials are being forced to resign. Even women are being harassed and their houses are being looted. Many organizations such as Jamaat-e-Islami, Hizbut Tahrir, and Bangladesh Nationalist Party are involved in leading the anti-government movement in Bangladesh. An influential section of America was also supporting...