Till Resignation Does Us Part
The New Indian Express|January 05, 2025
In one of my earlier workplaces, two Imen were so connected that they would complete each other's sentences.
Mamta Sharma
Till Resignation Does Us Part

They would often refer to themselves as each other's handbag," says Smita Shetty Kapoor, CEO and co-founder of Kelp, an HR tech company. Many such work relationships are lately seen in the corporate spaces and signal a new trend of "work spouses."

Who's a Work Spouse?

A colleague you share a deep, non-romantic connection with is called a "work spouse". This relationship is often formed through shared experiences, mutual understanding, and a similar outlook on work. In many ways, a work spouse can be a trusted confidant someone who offers emotional support, gives constructive feedback, and provides camaraderie during long work hours. Pew Research found last year that relationships with coworkers and bosses were the most positive aspects of many people's roles, leading to higher overall job fulfilment.

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Partners In Power Games

IN July last year, I wrote in this column in response to news that author Neil Gaiman had been accused of sexual assault by two women \"I would bet my last rupee that there are more than two women out there whom he has harmed this way.\"

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Consumption growth remains weak: CEO & MD

FMCG demand trends remained subdued with continued moderation in urban growth while rural sustained its gradual recovery, said Rohit Jawa, CEO and managing director of HUL.

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2 more bodies found, C'garh gunfight toll 16

THE security forces engaged in the ongoing anti-Maoist campaign in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, adjoining Odisha border, had recovered two more bodies of the red rebels, including one female, on Wednesday.

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Universality in place of parochialism

Matthew Rankin's Persian-French language Canadian film Universal Language is among the fifteen shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film Oscar and perhaps the most unique of the lot in terms of form, vision, imagination and craft.

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US federal staff in diversity roles sent on leave

Administration sends note to all employees at Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accesssibility offices that they be placed on paid leave as the programme is shut

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The beauty of Brutalism
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The beauty of Brutalism

TAKE a walk down any Indian street at any time of the day. Go with a singular purpose to soak in the beauty of the buildings that line it.

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Airtel's new tariff makes it pricier for base users

BHARTI Airtel's new plan, rolled out following the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to introduce a single voice and SMS tariff pack, has made the rates 10-15% more expensive for basic phone users.

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Electoral bonds scheme: Petition seeks review of SC's Aug order

A petition filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a review of its August 2, 2024 order, which dismissed earlier pleas for confiscation of ₹16,518 crore received by political parties under the 2018 electoral bond scheme.

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DESIGNER DESTINATIONS!

IN recent years, luxury fashion houses have expanded their influence beyond the runway, venturing into the hospitality sector to offer exclusive hotels, spas and suites that embody their brand's essence and a piece of their history.

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Woman among 2 Maoists gunned down in J'khand's Bokaro encounter
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Woman among 2 Maoists gunned down in J'khand's Bokaro encounter

IN a breakthrough, security forces gunned down two Maoists, including an area commander, during an anti-Naxal operation in Bokaro early Wednesday morning.

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