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PF deptt EPFO ordered to pay extra interest to Virtusa

 The Telangana High Court directed the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to pay 9% interest to Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. for delaying a refund of provident fund deposits. EPFO had retained around ₹4.05 crore between 2008 and 2015 due to a wrongly executed demand. The court held that the delay was unjustified and ordered that the interest be recovered from the officials responsible, ensuring accountability. The refund, along with interest, must be paid within eight weeks.   This case highlights a crucial principle: any government body, including EPFO, is not above the law. Judicial oversight ensures that citizens and companies are protected against administrative lapses, reinforcing that public institutions must act fairly and responsibly.   Via news on page 1, TOI Hyderabad 28 June '26.

Hotel Room Safety and Security

  Hotel Room Safety and Security: A Practical Traveler’s Guide Whether you are staying in a budget hotel, business hotel, resort, or serviced apartment, spending 5–10 minutes inspecting your room can improve your safety, security, privacy, and comfort. Most hotel stays are uneventful, but a quick check can help you identify problems before they become serious. Before Settling In 1. Verify the Door Lock Check that the main door locks properly. Test the deadbolt and security latch. Ensure the peephole is secure and not damaged. Confirm the door closes automatically and does not remain partially open. 2. Locate Emergency Exits Identify the nearest emergency stairwell. Count the number of doors between your room and the emergency exit. Review the evacuation map on the back of the room door. Avoid relying solely on elevators during emergencies. 3. Check Smoke and Fire Safety Look for smoke detectors. Identify fire extinguishers in the corridor. Ensure emergency ligh...

Gen Z Slang Dictionary (2026 Edition)

It may become useful to Gen X and Millennials to understand the lingo of gen Z. Rizz – Charisma, especially in flirting. Example : “He’s got mad rizz when he talks to her.” Simp – Someone who does too much for someone they like, often at their own expense. Example : “He buys her gifts every day—such a simp.” Clock it – To notice or recognize something quickly. Example : “Did you clock it? He was staring at you.” Bet – Agreement, “okay” or “yes.” Example : “You coming tonight?” → “Bet.” Cap – A lie, false statement. Example : “He said he met Drake. That’s cap.” No Cap – For real, no lie. Example : “This burger is the best, no cap.” Slay – To do something amazingly well. Example : “She slayed that outfit.” Sus – Suspicious or sketchy. Example : “He left suddenly, that’s sus.” Drip – Cool fashion sense. Example : “Check out his drip.” Mid – Average, unimpressive. Example : “That movie was mid.” Lit – Fun, exciting, excellent. Example : “The concert was lit.” Ghost – To cut off...

Factors affecting layoffs- beyond hard work of employees.

News 'She gave it her all': Meta employee says teammate who spent sleepless nights on project got laid off We analyzed the reasons. Why Strong Employees Get Laid Off — And What You Can Do About It Even high-performing employees can be laid off due to factors unrelated to performance. Below are key reasons this happens, along with practical actions tailored to two career stages: 1–3 years experience (early career) 6–10 years experience (mid-to-senior) 👨‍💻 1–3 Years Experience (Early Career) At this stage, your biggest risks are low visibility and replaceability . Your goal is to become noticeable, adaptable, and hard to ignore . 1. Role Redundancy Problem: Your role overlaps with others; easy to cut. What you can do: Learn adjacent skills (backend + frontend, data + product basics) Volunteer for cross-team tasks Avoid being “just another developer” on the team ✅ Goal: Be seen as multi-purpose , not interchangeable 2. Strategic Pivot / Project Cuts Problem: Your project los...

How he fought the odds and a stranger helped him

https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/you-came-here-as-a-beggar-ai-startup-founder-recalls-humiliation-and-a-strangers-kind-move-532699-2026-05-21 The founder of Vokido recalled that his father once ran a transport business with three trucks and a financially stable life. But disaster struck when all three trucks met with accidents within two years, wiping out the family’s savings and livelihood. A petrol pump owner, a near stranger, was holding an account at the very same bank where he went to ask for loan for engineering. The businessman placed a single, powerful phone call to the manager: “Give this man the loan. His son wants to study.”  That single intervention unlocked an incredible transformation.  Khatri got his engineering degree, moved to the United States to earn an MBA from Duke University, and scaled the heights of the tech world. He went on to build AI products used by tens of millions of people at global giants like Amazon, Careem, and Deliveroo.

7 Best Tools to Validate & eSign Aadhaar Securely in PDF file

7 Best Tools to Validate & eSign Aadhaar Securely

Chances of India avoiding or falling into the middle-income trap

Based on the report’s “mixed picture” and the 75-year baseline projection, here are the estimated scenarios for India avoiding or falling into the middle-income trap. Best Case (Escaping the Trap) Approximate chance: 15-20% · Scenario: India implements radical reforms in land, labor, and capital allocation. The dynamism seen in digital services spreads to manufacturing and traditional sectors. Small firms rapidly scale up, productivity gaps close, and the economy grows at 8-10% consistently for decades. · Outcome: India closes the income gap with the US in 25-35 years (not 75). It becomes a high-income economy by 2050-2060, avoiding the trap entirely. Worst Case (Full Trap) Approximate chance: 30-35% · Scenario: Policy distortions persist, capital/labor remain misallocated, and small, low-productivity firms dominate. Growth stalls in upper-middle income range (~$5,000–$10,000 per capita). Political economy blocks reforms, and populist measures worsen fiscal health. · Outcome: India nev...