Bengaluru: College student assaulted by seniors for refusing to shave beard, moustache
Bengaluru: The Bellandur Police have registered an FIR against 10 students of a private college in Chikka Bellandur, Bengaluru, following an alleged assault on a junior student who refused to comply with his seniors' demand to shave his beard and moustache.
The incident revolves around Dhruv, a BBA student and native of Kerala, who was reportedly instructed by his seniors, including two identified as Vishnu and Sharath, to shave his facial hair upon joining the college. Despite repeated warnings, Dhruv refused to follow their instructions, which reportedly angered the senior students.
On Friday, August 30, Dhruv was summoned by the seniors to a church near Siddapur and was told to arrive clean-shaven. However, Dhruv appeared with his beard and moustache intact, further upsetting the seniors. When Dhruv continued to resist their demands and did not provide an explanation, the seniors allegedly assaulted him.
Following the incident, Dhruv's father lodged a complaint with the Bellandur Police, leading to the registration of an FIR against the 10 accused students. Police officials have issued notices to the students involved, as they are still under investigation. The investigation will continue after recording statements from all parties.
Dhruv is currently residing in a rented house in Dodda Siddapur with his friends while pursuing his BBA at the college.
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UK workers face some of Europe's greatest job stress: Report
London: British workers are facing some of the highest levels of job stress in Europe, with long working hours, tight deadlines, and limited autonomy, without being any more productive, according to a new report. The findings come as the UK's new Labour government prepares to introduce tougher regulations for employers.
The report, produced by the Commission for Healthier Working Lives — a body set up by the Britain's Health Foundation think tank and trade union representation — reveals that three-fifths of the UK workforce experience tight deadlines, and two-fifths had to work at high speed, as cited by Reuters on Monday. These figures are among the largest proportions in Europe. In contrast, only a third of workers have the autonomy to choose the pace of their work.
Jonny Gifford, principal research fellow at the Institute for Employment Studies and one of the report's authors, stressed that long hours, work intensity, and lack of control are problem areas that should be addressed.
The report noted that workers in certain sectors, particularly construction, transport, warehouses, retail, and hospitality, face the most demanding conditions, while professional roles like teaching and nursing also reported particular strain.
The report highlighted that the UK ranks poorly across nearly every measure of workplace demands, control, and job strain in comparison to other European nations. About half of the UK's workforce reported feeling exhausted from work, and stress levels have risen significantly over the past 25 years.
