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Bihar, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh on Monday extended COVID-induced lockdown or curfew though there will be some relaxation in curbs. Andhra Pradesh has decided to continue with curfew till June 10, while the complete shutdown in Lakshadweep will remain till June 7. Almost all states and Union Territories have extended the curbs which they first started imposing in mid-April as the second COVID wave hit the country. "In view of the corona outbreak, a decision has been taken to extend the lo...

Each week, we ask readers of The Drum – from brands, agencies and everything in between – for their advice on real problems facing today’s marketing practitioners.

Read more about Delhi extends coronavirus curbs till June 7, relaxes norms for construction on Business Standard. The Delhi government has extended the Covid curfew for another week till 5 am of June 7 while allowing operations of manufacturing/production units within closed premises

New research reveals 6 in 10 Brits feel ageism is a big problem that needs fixing, with a quarter (27%) of over 65s saying they have been victims[1] 44% of those aged 65 and over feel

When Gurugram-based Aftab Darogar, 41, applied for a higher post, he was not prepared for the response. “I am often asked how will I compete with a younger candidate who is more eager, energetic and committed, especially if the younger candidates happen to be unmarried and not having family responsibilities,” says Darogar.

Ageism: how age discrimination can be fought in society and the workplace – but older people have to stop believing the stereotypes first Ageism should be treated as seriously as other ‘isms’ such as racism and sexism, experts say – it’s not just a social injustice but a threat to the economy Seniors should be aware of self-directed ageism – that is, stop believing the negative stereotypes of growing old with which they are bombarded

A Medium article that created the term 'geriatric millennial' has everyone born between 1980-1985 up in arms over the new term.

: A partial curfew from 12 noon to 6 am will be imposed in Andhra Pradesh from Wednesday for two weeks to curb coronavirus that has been on a virulent spread. At a high-level review meeting on the prevailing situation here on Monday, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced this decision, official sources said. Shops would be allowed to open daily from 6 am to 12 noon, with prohibitory orders under Section 144 CrPC in force. Thereafter, only emergency services would be allowed as cur...

Sian-Pierre Regis’ documentary Duty Free chronicles the story of his mother, Rebecca Danigelis, who was fired without cause at age 75 from her lifelong job as a hotel housekeeper.

The USDA has extended universal free school lunch through 2022 as part of efforts to smoothly reopen schools, bringing relief to millions of food-insecure families, particularly those hit hardest during the pandemic. What do you think?