Larsen & Toubro, a leading engineering firm, has announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for its female employees at its headquarters, benefiting around 5,000 women. The decision aligns L&T with companies like Swiggy and Zomato and was made by Chairman S N Subrahmanyan during an International Women’s Day event. Despite recent controversial remarks by Subrahmanyan, including advocating for a 90-hour workweek, the move reflects the growing trend of menstrual leave policies in India, with states like Odisha and Karnataka also considering similar measures.
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Tesla investors reacted positively after CEO Elon Musk announced he would redirect his focus back to the company, following a significant profit drop and revenue decline. Musk stated he would spend more time on Tesla starting in May, which contributed to an 8% surge in shares, despite the company reporting a 71% profit decline and a 9% revenue drop in the first quarter. While analysts noted the urgency of Musk's commitment, they expressed concerns over...
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