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Employees of two Thomas Cook travel agency offices in Dublin, Ireland have occupied their offices in response to management’s announcement of earlier closure dates for the sites. On Friday, July 31, 40 employees at the Thomas Cook store in Grafton Street began an occupation protest after the sudden announcement of the store’s immediate closure; workers at the store had previously been told, when the closures were announced on May 12, that the businesses would remain open until September 6.
We were not in any position to consult with senior managers who had their own hidden agenda
Pauline McManigan, Direct Holidays employee

Before the occupations began, workers at Thomas Cook’s locations, who are members of trade union the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) had voted unanimously to strike, alleging that the closures were being done without sufficient consultation of staff by Thomas Cook management. Caroline Cullen, accounts assistant and TSSA staff representative at the Grafton Street location, characterises the behaviour of Thomas Cook management as “intimidation”.
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When the consultation period had finished, she said, Thomas Cook management sent Simon Robinson, an executive director of the company, and a male colleague of his to close the office. The presence of the Thomas Cook executives, two high-ranking, business-suited men, in an office where forty-two of forty-four employees are women is itself intimidating, Cullen asserts; she says that Robinson furthermore attempted to “bully” the employees into accepting the five-week redundancy offer by saying that if they did not accept, they would receive only the statutory minimum. “You cannot live on 5 weeks”, says Cullen. “Travel agents are closing every week. There’s a hiring freeze at the banks. There are no jobs out there…We need 8 weeks to live on for the next two years while we look for jobs.” The extra three weeks’ redundancy pay would, she estimates, cost Thomas Cook €400,000.
A series of TSSA demonstrations against Thomas Cook took place
Thomas Cook has accused the TSSA of making use of “dirty tactics”, according to a statement from Thomas Cook UK & Ireland CEO Pete Constanti. A court order has been delivered to the Grafton Street office requiring the occupiers to turn the keys over to Thomas Cook management. The TSSA, meanwhile, says that Thomas Cook is “riding roughshod over the right to take industrial action by marching staff into a room and telling them they are going to close immediately”.
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Cullen says that the occupation began spontaneously. “We didn’t think it would go so far”, she told Wikinews, but when the closure of the office was announced, the staff “opened the windows and started screaming, ‘we’re not moving, we’re not moving’. We haven’t moved since.”
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Monday, August 3 is a bank holiday in Ireland. Both sides in the dispute have delivered ultimata: Thomas Cook management demands that all staff return to work on Tuesday morning as usual or else the offer of five weeks’ pay will be reduced to the statutory two week’s pay, while the TSSA says that if Thomas Cook management do not produce a better redundancy offer by Tuesday then the business will face a boycott by the TSSA’s 800,000 members.

Ireland’s Socialist Party and Dublin MEP Joe Higgins have declared their support for the Thomas Cook occupiers, with a press release on Higgins’ official webpage saying
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The High Court order for workers to end their occupation and the threat of Garda action is a disgrace….The trade union movement must mobilise to prevent the Gardaí being used against these workers. Supporters and trade union activists should come to the offices to support the workers’ action and defend the occupation against any attempt to force them out.
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Socialist Party members have been leafletting Dublin over the weekend promoting demonstrations in support of the Thomas Cook employees. The smaller Socialist Workers Party has also declared its support and conducted demonstrations for the occupiers.
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Bajaj’s AI Film Brings 100 Years of Legacy Back to Life
Rather than presenting a traditional corporate timeline, the film focuses on values-driven storytelling.
Bajaj Group has launched an AI-powered film to commemorate its 100-year journey, revisiting the historic relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and Jamnalal Bajaj. The film combines history, technology, and emotional storytelling to celebrate the organisation’s century-long legacy.
Created as part of the group’s centenary milestone, the film explores the bond between Gandhi and Jamnalal Bajaj, who was widely regarded as Gandhi’s “fifth son.” Through AI-generated visuals and a contemporary narrative approach, the campaign bridges India’s freedom-era ideals with the modern identity of the Bajaj Group.
Rather than presenting a traditional corporate timeline, the film focuses on values-driven storytelling. It reflects on whether the principles that shaped the company’s foundation — trust, integrity, nation-building, and responsible growth — continue to influence its business philosophy today.
The campaign also highlights the growing use of artificial intelligence in brand communication. By using AI as a creative storytelling tool, Bajaj reimagines historical narratives in a format designed to resonate with modern audiences while preserving the emotional depth of its legacy.
The initiative reflects a wider trend where heritage brands are blending innovation with tradition to create stronger emotional engagement. Instead of treating history as archival content, the film transforms legacy into a living narrative shaped by technology and cultural relevance.
With this AI-led centenary film, Bajaj Group reinforces its long-standing connection with India’s social and entrepreneurial journey, positioning its 100-year legacy as both a business achievement and a story rooted in enduring values.
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D.A.V. Public School Leads the Way in Creating Safer Classrooms with Bullying Decoder Initiative
Guided by Dr. Anita Gautam’s vision of holistic education, the Bullying Decoder represents a shift from reactive discipline to proactive care.
Faridabad, Haryana: Reinforcing its commitment to creating a safe, empathetic, and future-ready learning environment, DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, SEC 14, FARIDABAD, under the leadership of Dr. Anita Gautam, has introduced an innovative initiative, Bullying Decoder, aimed at understanding and addressing verbal bullying within classrooms.
The initiative has been developed in collaboration with Dentsu Lab India and Classteacher Learning Systems, bringing together educational insight and technological innovation to address a deeply rooted but often overlooked challenge in schools.
Located at D.A.V. Public School, Sector 14, Faridabad, Haryana, the institution has taken a pioneering step by thoughtfully integrating this solution into its student well-being framework—setting a strong example for schools across the country.

While traditional systems in schools have largely focused on monitoring physical safety, the school identified a critical gap—verbal bullying, which often goes unnoticed but leaves a lasting emotional impact. Guided by Dr. Anita Gautam’s vision of holistic education, the Bullying Decoder represents a shift from reactive discipline to proactive care.

The system works by analysing patterns in classroom conversations to identify trends related to behaviours such as body shaming, exclusion, and harmful remarks. Importantly, all insights are aggregated and anonymised, ensuring complete student privacy while enabling educators to take meaningful, informed action.
What distinguishes D.A.V. Public School is its deeply student-centric approach. The insights generated are actively used by counsellors to design contextual, age-appropriate interventions, making conversations around empathy, respect, and inclusion more relevant and impactful for students.
Early results from the 2025–2026 academic session reflect a significant positive shift, with a decline in bullying instances by 54.6%, alongside improved classroom sensitivity and peer relationships. The initiative has also contributed to a stronger sense of trust and openness within the school community.

Principal’s Message
Speaking about the initiative, Dr. Anita Gautam, Principal, DAV PUBLIC SCHOOL, SEC 14,FARIDABADl, said:
“At D.A.V. Public School, we believe that education goes beyond academics—it is about shaping emotionally aware and responsible individuals. Bullying Decoder has helped us understand our students better, not by identifying individuals, but by recognising patterns that need attention. This has empowered us to respond with empathy and precision.”

“Our focus has always been to create an environment where every child feels safe, heard, and valued. Seeing a measurable decline in bullying and a positive change in classroom culture is deeply encouraging for us as educators.”
By embracing innovation with responsibility, D.A.V. Public School continues to lead by example—demonstrating how schools can evolve into spaces that prioritise both academic excellence and emotional well-being, while collaborating with forward-thinking partners to bring meaningful change.
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KitKat Brings One Piece to India, Turning Breaks into Anime Moments
India has partnered with the globally popular anime One Piece
India has partnered with the globally popular anime One Piece to introduce an exciting collaboration for fans across the country. Tapping into India’s rapidly growing anime fandom, the association brings some of the franchise’s most beloved characters to life on packaging, highlighting their unique personalities.
Speaking about the campaign, Gopichandar Jagatheesan, Head of Confectionery Business at Nestlé India, said that anime is witnessing strong growth in India, making this collaboration with One Piece especially exciting. He added that after championing “breaks” for decades, KITKAT is now elevating the experience by making every break more engaging and immersive through the world of One Piece.
The campaign kicks off with a digital-first film released across YouTube and Meta platforms, supported by a high-impact, multi-channel rollout that includes outdoor advertising and interactive social content.
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