Maternity leaves: India is cheating its working mothers

The government has proposed to amend the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, and increase the statutory maternity leave period from the current 12 weeks to 26 weeks. India's 12 weeks, or 84 days, of paid maternity leave are among the lowest in large economies with significant presence of women in the workforce. Any more than 26 weeks will impact women's employability, cautions the Union labour ministry.]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Maternity-leaves-India-is-cheating-its-working-mothers/articleshow/50738243.cms

Apple turns to India, as Chinese market weakens

In an earnings call in which the company reported meager iPhone growth and forecast its first revenue drop in 13 years, the Indian market stood out as a rare bright spot for Apple.

Sales of the company's flagship smartphone climbed 76% in the country from the year-ago quarter, Apple CFO Luca Maestri said on the call.

And Apple CEO Tim Cook suggested more growth is on the horizon, noting the median age in India is just 27.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Apple-turns-to-India-as-Chinese-market-weakens/articleshow/50737517.cms

10 hot smartphones coming in 2016

1. Blackberry Priv

2. Samsung galaxy S7 /S7 edge

3. LG G5

4. Microsoft Surface Phone

5. OnePlus 3

6. HTC One M10

7. Apple iPhone 5se

8. Apple iPhone 7

9. LG V10

10. Xiaomi Mi5 Plus

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/slideshow/10-hot-smartphones-coming-in-2016/itslideshowviewall/50739451.cms

Zika virus

• Spread by mosquitos, the Zika virus infected 2,500 people in Brazil last year.
• The Zika virus is spread from person to person through the bite of an Aedes aegypti mosquito.

WHAT IS ZIKA?

The Zika virus is spread from person to person through the bite of an Aedes aegypti mosquito. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, joint pain and conjunctivitis. The incubation period for the virus is two to seven days. Like in dengue, patients develop fever, rash and joint pain but in a mild form. Doctors advice against taking aspirin and non-ster oidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and Naproxen. According to CDC, deaths caused by the Zika virus are rare. So far, there's been one report of possible spread of the virus through blood transfusion and one report of possible spread of the virus through sexual contact.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/Infectious-Zira-virus-set-to-hit-India/articleshow/50727818.cms

Territorrial Army

 

http://gujaratinformation.net/downloads/rozgaar_20_01_2016.pdf