Sai Marthand, a former Tech Mahindra network engineer, achieved unexpected success with his directorial debut film 'Little Hearts'. The romantic comedy, made on a modest budget, grossed around Rs 40 crore worldwide and earned him an award, paving the way for future projects.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu will not expand WFH, citing R&D productivity. Instead, Zoho will invest in electric buses, electric cooking, and solar energy to reduce fuel consumption.
Delhi government advises private firms to implement a two-day work-from-home policy, adjust office hours, and promote carpooling to conserve fuel amid global uncertainties. Essential services are exempt.
Corporate India is embracing Prime Minister Modi's call for work-from-home and reduced travel. Major companies like KPMG, Deloitte, and Tata Motors are reviewing policies, with many already operating hybrid models. Businesses are prioritizing virtual meetings and restricting non-essential trips to conserve foreign exchange and ensure continuity amidst global uncertainties.
Amid global energy disruptions, PM Modi urged Indians to conserve foreign exchange by reducing reliance on imported fuel. He advocated for public transport, work-from-home, avoiding overseas trips and non-essential gold purchases for a year. The Prime Minister also encouraged farmers to halve chemical fertilizer use and shift towards natural farming.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to adopt lifestyle changes to conserve foreign exchange and mitigate the economic impact of global energy crises. Key suggestions include reducing fuel consumption by using public transport, carpooling, and opting for electric vehicles, alongside reviving work-from-home policies and limiting discretionary spending on gold and foreign travel.
The Metropolitan Police have used an AI tool built by controversial tech company Palantir to investigate hundreds of officers, uncovering misconduct including work-from-home fraud, corruption, and criminal allegations. Three officers have been arrested for offences including abuse of authority for sexual purposes, fraud, sexual assault and misconduct in public office. The software identified 98 officers for misconduct related to shift roster abuse, 42 senior officers for falsely claiming office attendance, and 12 officers under investigation for failing to declare Freemason membership.
Southeast Asian governments are implementing remote work policies for civil servants to reduce energy consumption amid soaring costs triggered by the Iran war. Indonesia's Friday work-from-home policy, introduced April 1, is estimated to save 6.2 trillion rupiah (US$361.5 million) in fuel subsidies. The Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia have similar measures. However, analysts warn that reduced petrol consumption from fewer commuters could be offset by higher household electricity use as air conditioners run all day.
A five-year-old girl's phone call to her father's boss, explaining her mother's illness and her father's need to work from home, prompted a company-wide policy change. This unexpected plea bypassed formal requests, leading to the immediate introduction of work-from-home options for all employees, highlighting the impact of empathy on workplace flexibility.
