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The Hindu
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Delhi CM approves amendments to allow women on night shifts
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved amendments to the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act, 1954, to allow women to work on night shifts in establishments. The file has been sent for Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena for his approval, a source at the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Tuesday. On June 30, at a meeting chaired by the L-G and attended by the CM and other Ministers, directions were given to allow women to work at night shifts by amending the Act, according to the source. Currently, the law prohibits a woman from working between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. during summer and between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m. during winter. 'To implement this decision [to allow women], exemptions are being made under the Act. The forthcoming amendment will remove the restrictions, thereby enabling women to work night shifts across the city,' a statement from the CMO said on Tuesday. Women safety However, to safeguard women working in night shifts, a comprehensive set of conditions will be mandatory for all establishments and a prior written consent of women employees will be required. 'Workplaces must have CCTV surveillance, female security guards, and secure transport facilities. Each establishment must also constitute an Internal Complaints Committee under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013. Furthermore, restrooms, toilets, lockers, and other basic amenities must be provided,' the statement said. The CM said the amendments to the Act would play a pivotal role in establishing Delhi as a 24x7 business hub. Similar laws to allow women to work in night shifts are already in place in States such as Haryana, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, the statement said. The previous Aam Aadmi Party government had proposed the Delhi Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Rules in 2023 to allow women to work night shifts. However, the Delhi police objected to it, citing safety concerns, and it was never implemented, an official said.
Fast Company
a day ago
- Business
- Fast Company
Dara Treseder always stands out in a crowd
Dara Treseder, Autodesk's chief marketing officer, stands out in a crowd. She's the one wearing a tailored, monochromatic outfit in a bold, bright color: a coral suit, a cobalt shift dress, a lime green gown, often with statement jewelry or shoes that provide a pop of contrast. At her first job, she followed the standard advice of wearing an unremarkable black suit, so people would focus on her words rather than her attire. She showed up early to a big meeting, and when one of the other participants showed up, he mistook her for the janitor. 'It clicked that in this man's world, the only reason a person who looked like me would be in this room is because she was the cleaner,' Treseder says. Treseder vowed she would stop trying to blend in with her corporate attire, but rather show up as her authentic self. 'I had a beautiful structured red dress I would have loved to wear to that meeting,' she recalls. 'I was worried that showing up as a Black woman in a red dress would be too much, too loud, too out there. But I quickly learned that when I wore what made me feel good, I had a more commanding presence.' Today, Treseder is something of a style icon. She's found that the conventional wisdom is wrong: People tend to pay more attention to what she's saying when she's in an eye-catching mint suit at a Capitol Hill meeting or a mustard colored dress while on a panel. She realizes that how she shows up at the office doesn't just shape how she is treated, but also how others are perceived. Today, she's among only 1.4% of C-suite executives who are Black women. 'I started thinking about my clothes as a way to not just express my power, but our power as Black women,' she says. 'I want to show that we are capable, competent, and confident. We deserve to be here.' Describe your style in a sentence Intentional. Every piece I wear is a choice that speaks before I ever say a word. What's the one piece in your closet you'll never get rid of? My black Louboutin six-inch block heels. They're power in motion: equal parts presence, polish, and endurance. From customer meetings in Tokyo to main stage moments in Vegas, they remind me that showing up with purpose starts from the ground up. Getting dressed is quick. Just a few minutes. But getting ready is sacred. It's my daily ritual, my runway to the day. I use that time to pour into myself through music, prayer, affirmations, meditation, and reflection, so I can pour into everything else with presence and power. What do you wear to a big meeting? A structured dress or a sharp monochrome suit. I keep it clean and intentional so there is no noise, only presence. Monochrome is timeless and powerful, and it gives me space to make the look my own through fit, texture, and accessories. What's the best piece of fashion advice you've ever gotten? My mother told me, 'dress for you.' That simple truth shaped everything. Fashion is comfort, not just physical but emotional. When you feel at ease in what you wear, you move differently. You lead differently. Confidence is the most powerful thing you can put on.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Indian Express
Delhi CM asks officials to review old vehicle ban guidelines ahead of planned Supreme Court plea
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is preparing to challenge the ban on overage vehicles operating on city roads or being parked in public spaces. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has directed the transport and environment departments to conduct a detailed review of the existing guidelines and enforcement mechanisms related to such vehicles, officials said. They added that the city government is working on filing a review petition in the Supreme Court, urging it to rethink its rules on end-of-life vehicles. A government official said the law, transport and environment departments are studying the policies and legal provisions on overage vehicles. 'Once they complete the study and submit the report, the government will examine it and take further decision on filing a petition in court,' Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. A 2018 judgment of the apex court banned diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi. A 2014 National Green Tribunal (NGT) order also prohibits the parking of vehicles aged over 15 years in public places. Earlier this month, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had said her government will urge the Supreme Court to allow uniform rules on overage vehicles in the capital, in line with those followed across the country. Sirsa had also written to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) stating that the fuel ban is not feasible and cannot be implemented due to technological challenges. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena had also highlighted practical challenges in implementing the fuel ban for overaged vehicles. In a letter to Delhi CM, he called it 'irrational' to imagine that a 10-year-old diesel vehicle has reached its end of life in Delhi while remaining roadworthy and lawful in any other city under the same law. The L-G had also urged the government to file the review petition in the apex court, apprising it of the range of initiatives taken by the city government in the recent past and the changed circumstances for a reconsideration of its order concerning end-of-life vehicles in relation to Delhi-NCR. Concerned departments studying legal provisions Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, 'Once the concerned officials complete the study and submit the report, the government will examine it and take further decision on filing a petition in court.' A government official said the law, transport and environment departments are studying the legal provisions on overage vehicles
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Congress cadre wait prolongs for political appointments to Karnataka's boards
Bengaluru: Even as the Congress high command finalised names to head 29 smaller boards and corporations, hundreds of political posts of directors and members remain in limbo, leading to fresh disappointment among the party cadre in Karnataka. Chief minister Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar, who also heads KPCC, met AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala in Delhi Thursday to finalise the limited list. Party insiders say Shivakumar is likely to release the names of chairpersons once he returns to Bengaluru this weekend. Siddaramaiah told the media that Shivakumar, Surjewala and he had finalised chairpersons for boards and corporations, making a few changes. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru "For instance, we have changed MY Patil and also replaced Vinay Kulkarni with his wife. However, the final decision is up to the party high command," said Siddaramaiah. However, the much-awaited appointments to the remaining 950 posts continue to be delayed. Of the 1,118 sanctioned political posts across boards and corporations, only 118 have been filled so far. According to officials in the chief minister's office (CMO), the party has now decided to collect three nominations per assembly constituency from the party's sitting MLAs and defeated candidates of the 2023 elections to identify suitable candidates for the posts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo "Names for 650 posts have been completed with the new exercise being considered for 300 pending posts," said a CMO official. Despite repeated assurances from the top leadership about "rewarding" party workers for their efforts in bringing Congress to power in 2023, the delay continues nearly two years into the govt's term. To speed up the process, Siddaramaiah had set up a panel in June 2024 under home minister G Parameshwara to identify eligible functionaries. The panel submitted over 500 names to the high command, but none has been cleared so far. Siddaramaiah had earlier promised that the appointments would be finalised by July 16 — a deadline that has come and gone. Party insiders attribute the delay to factionalism. "One group approves a list, but another opposes it. A third group of functionaries under a senior leader seeks its own validation for the posts. Overall, internal politics has delayed the appointments for a while now," said a cabinet minister, suggesting that it may still take another week to 10 days for the list to be cleared. Shivajinagar MLA Rizwan Arshad, who is also on the Parameshwara-led panel, expressed optimism that the impasse would end shortly. – Quote The list of chairpersons for boards and corporations, along with the list of names for members and directors, will be concluded soon. There shall be no more delay -Rizwan Arshad, Shivajinagar MLA
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
State's priority is to ensure no human life is endangered due to negligence: Gujarat CM
Gandhinagar: Addressing a conference of collectors and other district administration officials on Friday, chief minister Bhupendra Patel said that the state's priority is to ensure no human life is endangered due to negligence. He directed the officials to ensure that public safety is a priority of the administration. The state revenue department organised the video conference to review revenue operations as part of simplifying public-facing administration and processes. An official statement said that various pending applications on the iORA portal were reviewed for timely resolution, along with discussions on resolved farmer verification cases, cases converted from new to old tenure, and other pending revenue-related cases. The statement said that during the conference, departmental operations, pending vigilance references, MLA/MP references, and other matters were also reviewed. ACS revenue department, Jayanti Ravi, instructed for an action plan to be made for the quick resolution of over 37,000 pending court cases in the state, with a district-wise review and a detailed roadmap to be created in consultation with senior law officers of the high court and district legal officers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Beautiful Female Athletes Right Now Undo Ravi advocated for increased use of artificial intelligence in district administration for re-survey operations and reviewing revenue resolutions and circulars. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Jayanti Ravi stated that these regular VC conferences of collectors/resident additional collectors organised by the revenue department are becoming a decisive and important medium for the quick resolution of district-level issues through e-governance. They facilitate the smooth implementation of public-oriented decisions and bring transparency to revenue operations, the statement said. The statement said that officials of the CMO provided instructions to the collectors during the conference, emphasising inspection of govt buildings and infrastructure like roads, dams, bridges, canals, barrages, govt hospitals, schools, and anganwadis to ensure public safety. The statement added that collectors were also directed by CMO officials to crack down on instances of illegal mining in their respective jurisdictions.
