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Arvind Effect: Gujarat mill-workers demand wages at par

Though the a final application from the mills regarding revised wage rates is yet to reach the textiles department, Ashima, Asarwa, Soma and other mill-workers from Gujarat are demanding a wage-hike similar to that of Arvind’s workers. According to M V Jadeja, Deputy Labour Commissioner, they are waiting for textile mills and workers to arrive...

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Arvind’s workers strike ends

Fearing termination, the more than three-week-old strike by textile workers in Gujarat has ended. It happened after textile companies agreed to take back the sacked workers. More than 6,000 labourers resumed work on Saturday post talks between them and the mills. Arvind has issued a statement saying that 50 workers along with the Textile Labour...

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Ashima-Leena to design for CWG

Delhi-based fashion designers Ashima and Leena Singh will design costumes for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games, scheduled from October 3 to October 14. The designer duo will give all participants a trendy look to reflect the rich tradition of the country. The Organizing Committee had asked them to create a design to...