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<p>Bengaluru-based CEO Anuradha Tiwari recently landed at the centre of a social media controversy with her two-word post, "Brahmin genes".&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Brahmin genes 💪 <a href="https://t.co/MCcRnviJcY">pic.twitter.com/MCcRnviJcY</a></p>
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<p>After the controversy boiled up, the content marketing company CEO reacted to the criticism with a follow-up post on Friday (August 23).</p>

<p>"As expected, a mere mention of word 'Brahmin' triggered many inferior beings. Tells a lot about who real casteists are. UCs get nothing from system - no reservation, no freebies. We earn everything on our own and have every right to be proud of our lineage. So, deal with it," said Tiwari, while referring to Indian society's upper castes as UCs.</p>

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UCs get nothing from system - no Reservation, no freebies. We earn everything on our own and have every right to be proud of our lineage. So, deal with it. <a href="https://t.co/e1FhC13oVz">https://t.co/e1FhC13oVz</a></p>
— Anuradha Tiwari (@talk2anuradha) <a href="https://twitter.com/talk2anuradha/status/1826946270210003270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>The profile of Tiwari on X has the hashtag ‘OneFamilyOneReservation’ and she is known for speaking against caste-based reservation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amid the uproar, the CEO called herself an “unapologetic Brahmin” and added that her community never enjoys any reservation or “freebies”.</p>

<p>In a social media post, she said that just the word Brahmin “triggered inferior beings”, which exposed the “real casteists”.</p>

<p>She further went on to say that Brahmins have been afraid of revealing their entire name and they have been made "villains" by politicians and activists.</p>

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<p>"Proud Dalit/Muslim/Tribal - Okay. Proud Brahmin - Not okay. There is an entire system working to make Brahmins feel guilty for their very existence. Time to change this narrative. Be an unapologetic Brahmin. Wear it on your sleeve. Let the so-called social justice warriors burn," wrote Tiwari.</p>

<p>"Brahmins today fear revealing their full name. So much hatred has been spread against us. We have been made villains by social justice activists and politicians. We don't harm anyone. We get no help from the government. We work hard. Why should we be ashamed of our caste?" she said, in a follow-up post.</p>

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We don’t harm anyone. We get no help from govt. We work hard. Why should we be ashamed of our caste? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Brahmingenes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Brahmingenes</a></p>
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<p>“Hear this loud and clear: Brahmins didn’t oppress anyone. Don’t try to guilt-trip us for something that never happened. Our ancestors preserved the knowledge of Vedas and even died for it. I will be a proud Brahmin till the day I die. So, go cry somewhere else,” she added.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how social media reacted to her posts</strong></h2>

<p>Some of the netizens called her insensitive, while others supported while calling the policy of reservation "unfair".</p>

<p>"Agree with many things except considering others as inferior. One can't fight for 'equality' if they consider themselves as 'superior' to others," wrote Vikas Pandey, who is a software engineer.</p>

<p>"Fully support you. We are milked by the government for taxes and in return get nothing," said X user Ashish Arora.</p>

<p>"They have all been involved in suppressing general castes, particularly Brahmins. Hatred against Brahmins has been spread, and no political leaders or parties have taken a stand against it," said X user Shashank Dubey.</p>

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<p>"It is astonishing to see someone flaunting what they call 'Brahmin genes' as if that equates to superiority. From this post, it seems more like a display of stupidity than anything else. What's even more incredible is the number of unremarkable individuals rallying behind this notion, proudly showcasing their so-called 'Brahmin genes.' Perhaps they should take a moment to reflect on why they remain so mediocre despite their supposedly 'superior heritage'," commented X user Deepali Singh.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So far, the original post of Tiwari has received more than 5.2 million views.</p>

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Bengaluru-based CEO Anuradha Tiwari recently landed at the centre of a social media controversy with her two-word post, "Brahmin genes". Brahmin genes 💪 pic.twitter.

Bengaluru-based CEO Anuradha Tiwari recently landed at the centre of a social media controversy with her two-word post, "Brahmin genes". Brahmin genes 💪 pic.twitter.com/MCcRnviJcY — Anuradha Tiwari (@talk2anuradha) August 22, 2024 × After the controversy boiled up, the content marketing company CEO reacted to the criticism with a follow-up post on Friday (August 23). "As expected, a mere mention of word 'Brahmin' triggered many inferior beings. Tells a lot about who real casteists are. UCs get nothing from system - no reservation, no freebies. We earn everything on our own and have every right to be proud of our lineage. So, deal with it," said Tiwari, while referring to Indian society's upper castes as UCs. As expected, a mere mention of word 'Brahmin' triggered many inferior beings. Tells a lot about who real casteists are. UCs get nothing from system - no Reservation, no freebies. We earn everything on our own and have every right to be proud of our lineage. So, deal with it. https://t.co/e1FhC13oVz — Anuradha Tiwari (@talk2anuradha) August 23, 2024 × The profile of Tiwari on X has the hashtag ‘OneFamilyOneReservation’ and she is known for speaking against caste-based reservation. Amid the uproar, the CEO called herself an “unapologetic Brahmin” and added that her community never enjoys any reservation or “freebies”. In a social media post, she said that just the word Brahmin “triggered inferior beings”, which exposed the “real casteists”. She further went on to say that Brahmins have been afraid of revealing their entire name and they have been made "villains" by politicians and activists. Also Read: Japanese TV anchor loses job after complaining about men’s body odour "Proud Dalit/Muslim/Tribal - Okay. Proud Brahmin - Not okay. There is an entire system working to make Brahmins feel guilty for their very existence. Time to change this narrative. Be an unapologetic Brahmin. Wear it on your sleeve. Let the so-called social justice warriors burn," wrote Tiwari. "Brahmins today fear revealing their full name. So much hatred has been spread against us. We have been made villains by social justice activists and politicians. We don't harm anyone. We get no help from the government. We work hard. Why should we be ashamed of our caste?" she said, in a follow-up post. Brahmins today fear revealing their full name. So much hatred has been spread against us. We have been made villains by social justice activists & politicians. We don’t harm anyone. We get no help from govt. We work hard. Why should we be ashamed of our caste? #Brahmingenes — Anuradha Tiwari (@talk2anuradha) August 25, 2024 × “Hear this loud and clear: Brahmins didn’t oppress anyone. Don’t try to guilt-trip us for something that never happened. Our ancestors preserved the knowledge of Vedas and even died for it. I will be a proud Brahmin till the day I die. So, go cry somewhere else,” she added. Here's how social media reacted to her posts Some of the netizens called her insensitive, while others supported while calling the policy of reservation "unfair". "Agree with many things except considering others as inferior. One can't fight for 'equality' if they consider themselves as 'superior' to others," wrote Vikas Pandey, who is a software engineer. "Fully support you. We are milked by the government for taxes and in return get nothing," said X user Ashish Arora. "They have all been involved in suppressing general castes, particularly Brahmins. Hatred against Brahmins has been spread, and no political leaders or parties have taken a stand against it," said X user Shashank Dubey. Watch: Mysterious object cruising at scary speed inside our galaxy baffles scientists "It is astonishing to see someone flaunting what they call 'Brahmin genes' as if that equates to superiority. From this post, it seems more like a display of stupidity than anything else. What's even more incredible is the number of unremarkable individuals rallying behind this notion, proudly showcasing their so-called 'Brahmin genes.' Perhaps they should take a moment to reflect on why they remain so mediocre despite their supposedly 'superior heritage'," commented X user Deepali Singh. So far, the original post of Tiwari has received more than 5.2 million views. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian CEO, after causing a stir on social media by two-words 'Brahmin Genes', now says 'deal with it'

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The Philippines and Japan boosted their defence ties and signed a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) on Monday, saying they were seeking stability in the region, amid rising tensions with China. Watch in for more details!

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<p>In China, young professionals have found an innovative way to destress themselves and deal with office anxiety. To soothe their mind and decrease workplace stress, the burned-out employees are now cultivating bananas right at their desks.</p>

<p>This latest trend is whimsically called as “stop banana green” or&nbsp;<em>ting zhi jiao lu</em>&nbsp;in Mandarin, while in English it means “stop anxiety”.</p>

<p>The idea was born on Xiaohongshu, which is Instagram's Chinese version. On this platform, posts related to this banana-growing hobby received more than 22,000 likes.</p>

<h2><strong>What do the employees do in this trend?</strong></h2>

<p>The process of growing bananas on the work desk is simple but has proved satisfying for the workers. Green bananas, which have their stems intact, are purchased by the workers and then kept in vases of water on their desks.</p>

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<p>Nearly a week after nurturing the plant carefully, the&nbsp;bananas<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/tags/banana.html" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>ripen and are good enough to be consumed. The gradual change from green to yellow bananas has proved to be fun&nbsp;for many and also a kind of therapeutic distraction from their daily stress.</p>

<p>"From lush green to golden yellow, every moment is filled with endless hope and surprises," said one enthusiast on social media. The user added, "Eat away the anxiety and let your troubles vanish."</p>

<h2><strong>Desktop bananas - a catalyst for better workplace relationships</strong></h2>

<p>It has been observed that growing bananas on desks has worked as a good catalyst for better workplace relationships. When colleagues share bananas it sparks conversations and builds camaraderie between them.</p>

<p>“Desktop bananas naturally generate conversation,” said one observer. This trend has reached the e-commerce giant Taobao, which is operated by Alibaba Group. The e-commerce giant's hundreds of stores are now selling bananas only for this specific purpose.</p>

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<p>"Are bananas not selling well this year? I’ve seen this type of banana being advertised more than once, and they are more expensive than buying them directly," said one sceptical user on Xiaohongshu.</p>

<p>Explaining this trend to Shanghai’s Youth Newspaper, psychologist Yu Guangrui said, “Customising workstations according to personal preferences allows young people to create a sense of belonging and security in their own little space, helping them feel happier at work.”</p>

<p>In China, an average working week often exceeds 49 hours and young workers constantly seek innovative ways to reduce stress.</p>

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In China, young professionals have found an innovative way to destress themselves and deal with office anxiety. To soothe their mind and decrease workplace stress, the burned-out employees are now cultivating bananas right at their desks.

In China, young professionals have found an innovative way to destress themselves and deal with office anxiety. To soothe their mind and decrease workplace stress, the burned-out employees are now cultivating bananas right at their desks. This latest trend is whimsically called as “stop banana green” or ting zhi jiao lu in Mandarin, while in English it means “stop anxiety”. The idea was born on Xiaohongshu, which is Instagram's Chinese version. On this platform, posts related to this banana-growing hobby received more than 22,000 likes. What do the employees do in this trend? The process of growing bananas on the work desk is simple but has proved satisfying for the workers. Green bananas, which have their stems intact, are purchased by the workers and then kept in vases of water on their desks. Also Read: China’s secret spaceplane ejects mysterious object into Earth’s orbit. US hunts it down Nearly a week after nurturing the plant carefully, the bananas ripen and are good enough to be consumed. The gradual change from green to yellow bananas has proved to be fun for many and also a kind of therapeutic distraction from their daily stress. "From lush green to golden yellow, every moment is filled with endless hope and surprises," said one enthusiast on social media. The user added, "Eat away the anxiety and let your troubles vanish." Desktop bananas - a catalyst for better workplace relationships It has been observed that growing bananas on desks has worked as a good catalyst for better workplace relationships. When colleagues share bananas it sparks conversations and builds camaraderie between them. “Desktop bananas naturally generate conversation,” said one observer. This trend has reached the e-commerce giant Taobao, which is operated by Alibaba Group. The e-commerce giant's hundreds of stores are now selling bananas only for this specific purpose. Watch: 'Five Eyes' warn China is recruiting western military trainers "Are bananas not selling well this year? I’ve seen this type of banana being advertised more than once, and they are more expensive than buying them directly," said one sceptical user on Xiaohongshu. Explaining this trend to Shanghai’s Youth Newspaper, psychologist Yu Guangrui said, “Customising workstations according to personal preferences allows young people to create a sense of belonging and security in their own little space, helping them feel happier at work.” In China, an average working week often exceeds 49 hours and young workers constantly seek innovative ways to reduce stress. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese employees are growing bananas on desks to deal with office stress

Poland has signed a $960 million agreement with the United States this deal represents a significant enhancement of Poland's National Defence capabilities. The agreement involves the use of the US airspace surveillance system by Poland.

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<p>The United States and the Philippines on Friday signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila, which is exploring the use of nuclear power to decarbonise and boost energy independence.</p>

<p>"The United States will be able to share equipment and material with the Philippines as they work to develop small modular reactors and other civilian nuclear energy infrastructure," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in San Francisco.</p>

<p>Negotiations for the 123 Agreement started in November, 2022.</p>

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<p>"We see nuclear energy becoming a part of the Philippines' energy mix by 2032 and we are more than happy to pursue this path with the United States," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a speech. "Nuclear energy is one area where we can show the Philippines-U.S. alliance and partnership truly works."</p>

<p>U.S. Congress approval is needed for the deal, which will allow a peaceful transfer of nuclear material, equipment and information in adherence with non-proliferation requirements.</p>

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<p>As of end-2022, the United States had 23 agreements covering 47 countries, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and democratically governed Taiwan.</p>

<p>The Philippines wants to tap nuclear power as a viable alternative baseload power source as it seeks to retire coal plants to help meet climate goals and boost energy security. The Southeast Asian nation is vulnerable to volatile global oil prices, seasonal power outages, and high electricity rates.</p>

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<p>Previous attempts to pursue nuclear energy in the Philippines were halted over safety concerns, but Marcos has discussed the possibility of reviving a mothballed nuclear power plant, built in response to an energy crisis during the rule of the late Philippines strongman and his namesake father.</p>

<p>Completed in 1984, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was mothballed two years later following the ouster of the older Marcos, the deadly Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and corruption allegations.</p>

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The United States and the Philippines on Friday signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila, which is exploring the use of nuclear power to decarbonise and boost energy independence.

The United States and the Philippines on Friday signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila, which is exploring the use of nuclear power to decarbonise and boost energy independence. "The United States will be able to share equipment and material with the Philippines as they work to develop small modular reactors and other civilian nuclear energy infrastructure," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a signing ceremony on the sidelines of the APEC Summit in San Francisco. Negotiations for the 123 Agreement started in November, 2022. Also Read | 'Like a meteorite': New footage reveals Russian missile with nuclear-capable glide vehicle loaded in silo "We see nuclear energy becoming a part of the Philippines' energy mix by 2032 and we are more than happy to pursue this path with the United States," President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said in a speech. "Nuclear energy is one area where we can show the Philippines-U.S. alliance and partnership truly works." U.S. Congress approval is needed for the deal, which will allow a peaceful transfer of nuclear material, equipment and information in adherence with non-proliferation requirements. Also Read | Pro-Palestinian group marks locations in NYC as 'targets' in antisemitic map As of end-2022, the United States had 23 agreements covering 47 countries, the International Atomic Energy Agency, and democratically governed Taiwan. The Philippines wants to tap nuclear power as a viable alternative baseload power source as it seeks to retire coal plants to help meet climate goals and boost energy security. The Southeast Asian nation is vulnerable to volatile global oil prices, seasonal power outages, and high electricity rates. Watch | Russia says artist was spreading misinformation about military × Previous attempts to pursue nuclear energy in the Philippines were halted over safety concerns, but Marcos has discussed the possibility of reviving a mothballed nuclear power plant, built in response to an energy crisis during the rule of the late Philippines strongman and his namesake father. Completed in 1984, the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was mothballed two years later following the ouster of the older Marcos, the deadly Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and corruption allegations.

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<p>The United Auto Workers (UAW) union on Saturday (October 28) reached a tentative labour deal with Chrysler-owner Stellantis, while the union expanded its strike against General Motors to include its Spring Hill, Tennessee, engine plant.</p>

<p>The expansion of the seven-week strike leaves GM the only Detroit automaker without a contract deal. Chrysler-owner Stellantis reached an agreement with the UAW on Saturday and Ford on Wednesday (October 25).</p>

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<p>The deals won workers a record 25 per cent jump in wages over the 4-1/2-year contract and allow the companies to restart their profitable truck assembly lines.</p>

<p>The deal with Stellantis follows a template set by UAW and Ford. The deal&nbsp;will amount to total pay hikes of more than 33 per cent when compounding and cost-of-living are factored in. The contracts will start with an initial increase of 11 per cent.</p>

<p>"We look forward to welcoming our 43,000 employees back to work and resuming operations," Stellantis said on Saturday.</p>

<p>The Ford and Stellantis agreements will have to be ratified by all workers.</p>

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<p>The deal includes an agreement to reopen Stellantis' assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, which will now build midsized trucks, UAW President, Shawn Fain said in a video on social media. The trucks could compete against Ford's Ranger and GM's Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon models.</p>

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<p>The factory was previously shuttered and became a rallying point for the union's bargaining campaign. Stellantis also agreed to build a battery plant next to the Belvidere plant, UAW said.</p>

<p>Stellantis will also keep open two facilities that were under threat of closure — an engine manufacturing complex in Trenton, Michigan, and a machining operation in Toledo, Ohio, Boyer said.</p>


The United Auto Workers (UAW) union on Saturday (October 28) reached a tentative labour deal with Chrysler-owner Stellantis, while the union expanded its strike against General Motors to include its Spring Hill, Tennessee, engine plant.

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union on Saturday (October 28) reached a tentative labour deal with Chrysler-owner Stellantis, while the union expanded its strike against General Motors to include its Spring Hill, Tennessee, engine plant. The expansion of the seven-week strike leaves GM the only Detroit automaker without a contract deal. Chrysler-owner Stellantis reached an agreement with the UAW on Saturday and Ford on Wednesday (October 25). Also read | SeaWorld San Diego witnesses 'once in a decade' emperor penguin hatching The deals won workers a record 25 per cent jump in wages over the 4-1/2-year contract and allow the companies to restart their profitable truck assembly lines. The deal with Stellantis follows a template set by UAW and Ford. The deal will amount to total pay hikes of more than 33 per cent when compounding and cost-of-living are factored in. The contracts will start with an initial increase of 11 per cent. "We look forward to welcoming our 43,000 employees back to work and resuming operations," Stellantis said on Saturday. The Ford and Stellantis agreements will have to be ratified by all workers. Also read | Mio Dio! Hornet attacks are ruining Italian parties and the issue is serious The deal includes an agreement to reopen Stellantis' assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, which will now build midsized trucks, UAW President, Shawn Fain said in a video on social media. The trucks could compete against Ford's Ranger and GM's Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon models. We have a tentative agreement at Stellantis. #StandUpUAW pic.twitter.com/NsVL6w77WN — UAW (@UAW) October 28, 2023 × The factory was previously shuttered and became a rallying point for the union's bargaining campaign. Stellantis also agreed to build a battery plant next to the Belvidere plant, UAW said. Stellantis will also keep open two facilities that were under threat of closure — an engine manufacturing complex in Trenton, Michigan, and a machining operation in Toledo, Ohio, Boyer said.

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