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Shivani Hazari Appointed Group Head HR at Jindal Steel Limited
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Shivani Hazari Appointed Group Head HR at Jindal Steel Limited

Shivani Hazari has been appointed Group Head- Human Resources at Jindal Steel Ltd. Most recently, she held Group President and Group Head, Leadership Advisory, JSP Group Advisory In her new role, Shivani will head Human Resources at the group level. Her responsibilities are expected to cover HR across the group’s businesses, although the company has […]

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Gnani AI offers 100 Paid Internships, Stipend upto Rs. 1 lakh/month
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Gnani AI offers 100 Paid Internships, Stipend upto Rs. 1 lakh/month

Gnani AI has launched the Great Indian AI Internship Challenge, inviting college and university students in India to develop practical applications using its artificial intelligence models and APIs. The programme offers opportunities for up to 100 paid six-month internships, with individual stipends of up to ₹1 lakh per month for selected candidates. The challenge is […]

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Satyajeet Singh Appointed Head – HR at Apollo Hospitals
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Satyajeet Singh Appointed Head – HR at Apollo Hospitals

Satyajeet Singh has joined Apollo Hospitals as Head of Human Resources in Rourkela, Odisha, bringing over 16 years of experience in HR and healthcare operations. In his new role, Satyajeet will handle the full range of HR functions and end-to-end HR operations. He is also listed as Cluster Head HR, with responsibility for HR operations […]

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Divya Gupta Appointed as Associate Director – HR at HCLTech
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Divya Gupta Appointed as Associate Director – HR at HCLTech

Divya Gupta has been elevated to Associate Director – Human Resources at HCLTech from her most recent role as General Manager – HR. In her new role, Divya will bring her experience in HR business partnering, workforce planning, compensation, performance management, and talent management to support business operations and employee-related priorities across geographies. Extensive Experience […]

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India Slams JD Vance Over ‘Indentured Servants’ Remark on H-1B Workers
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India Slams JD Vance Over ‘Indentured Servants’ Remark on H-1B Workers

India has criticised US Vice President JD Vance for describing H-1B visa workers as “indentured servants”, calling his remarks unwarranted and deeply offensive. The response follows the US administration’s suspension of eight technology companies from a programme linked to employment-based green cards. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Indian professionals in the United States […]

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AI Skills in Demand as GenAI Affects White-Collar Hiring
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AI Skills in Demand as GenAI Affects White-Collar Hiring

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is putting pressure on some white-collar job opportunities in South Asia, while demand for professionals with AI skills is increasing. The trend highlights the changing requirements of employers and the need for workers to develop skills that match evolving workplace demands. World Bank research highlights the impact of GenAI on entry-level […]

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EPFO Replaces Forms 15G and 15H with Form 121 for EPF TDS Exemption
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EPFO Replaces Forms 15G and 15H with Form 121 for EPF TDS Exemption

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has clarified that EPF members must use Form 121 instead of Forms 15G and 15H to claim exemption from tax deducted at source (TDS) from Tax Year 2026–27. The change follows the implementation of the Income Tax Act, 2025, and applies from April 1, 2026. EPFO said that Form […]

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US Suspends TCS, Infosys, Wipro and 5 Other IT Firms from Green Card Process
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US Suspends TCS, Infosys, Wipro and 5 Other IT Firms from Green Card Process

The US administration has suspended eight technology and IT services companies, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro and HCLTech, from the employment-based green card process. The decision, announced on October 8, 2026, stops the US Department of Labor from accepting new or processing pending applications under the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme involving these […]

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TCS Adds 4,258 Employees in Q2, Headcount Reaches 5.98 Lakh
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TCS Adds 4,258 Employees in Q2, Headcount Reaches 5.98 Lakh

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added 4,258 employees on a net basis during the July-September quarter, taking its total workforce to 5,98,056 as of September 30, 2026. The company also reported a sequential decline in IT Services attrition to 13.3%. The headcount addition marks the third consecutive quarter of net workforce growth after TCS went through […]

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Shivani Hazari Appointed Group Head HR at Jindal Steel Limited
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Shivani Hazari Appointed Group Head HR at Jindal Steel Limited

Shivani Hazari has been appointed Group Head- Human Resources at Jindal Steel Ltd. Most recently, she held Group President and Group Head, Leadership Advisory, JSP Group Advisory In her new role, Shivani will head Human Resources at the group level. Her responsibilities are expected to cover HR across the group’s businesses, although the company has […]

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SRF Appoints Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and CHRO
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SRF Appoints Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and CHRO

SRF Limited, a diversified chemicals and materials company, has appointed Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 5, 2026. In her new role, Jyothsana will lead the company’s human resources function as part of its senior management. Her experience spans HR strategy, talent management, employee relations, organisational development and people […]

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Vivek Sapre Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fibe
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Vivek Sapre Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Fibe

Digital lending platform Fibe has appointed Vivek Sapre as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 5, 2026. In his new role, Vivek will lead the company’s people and culture agenda, with a focus on leadership development, talent management and organisational capability. Extensive Experience Vivek joins Fibe from Veranda Learning Solutions, where he served as […]

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Isgec Heavy Engineering Appoints Mahua Chakrabarty as CHRO
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Isgec Heavy Engineering Appoints Mahua Chakrabarty as CHRO

Isgec Heavy Engineering has appointed Mahua Chakrabarty as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 1, 2026, as part of its senior management team. As CHRO, Mahua will oversee the company’s people strategy, talent management, organisational development, change management and HR operations. She will be responsible for supporting people priorities across the organisation and its […]

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Syngenta Appoints Armaan Seth as Head – HR Business Partnering
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Syngenta Appoints Armaan Seth as Head – HR Business Partnering

Syngenta has appointed Armaan Seth as Head – HR Business Partnering, based in Basel, Switzerland. He took charge of the role in September 2026. In his new role, Armaan will work on HR business partnering at the company. His appointment adds to his experience across global HR leadership, talent and culture, regional HR, and business-focused […]

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Visa Appoints Kripa Krishnamoorthy as Head- HR, INSA Market
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Visa Appoints Kripa Krishnamoorthy as Head- HR, INSA Market

Visa has appointed Kripa Krishnamoorthy as Head- HR, INSA Market, bringing more than two decades of HR experience across financial services, banking, consumer businesses and talent management. In her new role, Kripa will support Visa’s India and South Asia business on people matters, including talent, organisation design, leadership development, employee engagement, workforce planning and HR […]

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DCM Shriram Chemicals Appoints Radhika Arora as CHRO
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DCM Shriram Chemicals Appoints Radhika Arora as CHRO

DCM Shriram Chemicals, a major Indian chemical manufacturer and the country’s second-largest Chlor-Alkali producer, has appointed Radhika Arora as Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Radhika will focus on building leadership, technical and organisational capabilities to support capacity expansion, manufacturing excellence and growth into higher-value segments, while strengthening safety, performance and organisational capability […]

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Lumilens Appoints Deepa Subbaiah B as Global Head HR
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Lumilens Appoints Deepa Subbaiah B as Global Head HR

Deepa Subbaiah B has taken up the role of Global Head- HR at Lumilens, a connectivity platform focused on AI infrastructure and data centre technologies. In her new role, Deepa will lead Lumilens’ global HR function, covering people management, talent, leadership development, employee relations, and HR operations as the company expands its photonics and AI […]

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Beyond Rewards: Why Recognition Remains the Most Human Leadership Tool
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Beyond Rewards: Why Recognition Remains the Most Human Leadership Tool

“Compensation may attract talent. Recognition inspires commitment. The difference often determines the culture an organization creates.” In boardrooms across the world, leaders are debating the future of work. Artificial Intelligence is transforming business models. Automation is redefining jobs. Organizations are investing heavily in technology, workforce analytics, and productivity enhancement. Yet amidst all these conversations, one […]

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Employee Recognition Trends Redefining the Future of Work
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Employee Recognition Trends Redefining the Future of Work

Over the years, working across renewables and banking, I have witnessed how workplaces evolve, sometimes gradually and at times almost overnight. One constant, however, has been the evolution of employee recognition, which has grown from occasional appreciation into a vital part of workplace culture. I recall a moment during a solar asset management review in […]

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A Culture of Everyday Recognition: Small Gestures, Massive Impact
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A Culture of Everyday Recognition: Small Gestures, Massive Impact

In today’s fast-paced, sometimes hybrid, highly competitive, and mostly high-stress organizational environments, Employee recognition has become more important than ever. I remember the highly elaborate Quarterly Reward and Recognition events in one of my earliest assignments in the corporate world – Meticulous planning, certificates with details of accomplishments impeccably penned, the entire organization gathering for […]

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Employee Recognition Is Changing: What Gen Z Really Wants at Work
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Employee Recognition Is Changing: What Gen Z Really Wants at Work

The way organizations approach employee recognition has changed dramatically over the last decade and a half. What was once largely centered around annual bonuses, service awards, and promotions has evolved into a more dynamic, personalized, and purpose-driven approach to employee recognition. This transformation has been shaped by technological advancement, changing workforce expectations, and, most importantly, […]

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NPCIL Offers 51 Internship Positions for CA and CMA Students
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NPCIL Offers 51 Internship Positions for CA and CMA Students

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has invited applications for 51 CA/CMA Intern positions for practical training in Finance and Accounts. Eligible candidates can apply online until October 26, 2026. The internship is open to candidates who have passed the Intermediate examination of Chartered Accountancy (CA) or Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA) in Finance […]

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Dharmendra Sinha Appointed CEO of Accenture Edge
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Dharmendra Sinha Appointed CEO of Accenture Edge

Dharmendra Sinha has joined Accenture as CEO of Accenture Edge, its business serving high-growth mid-market companies, bringing around 30 years of experience in technology and business leadership. In his new role, he will lead Accenture Edge’s strategic vision, growth agenda and innovation priorities, helping mid-market clients use technology, cloud, AI and digital solutions to address […]

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HCLTech Launches 20 Industry AI Solutions Across Key Sectors
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HCLTech Launches 20 Industry AI Solutions Across Key Sectors

HCLTech has launched 20 purpose-built Industry AI Solutions designed to help enterprises apply artificial intelligence to specific business processes across banking, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, telecom, mobility, energy and other sectors. The company announced the portfolio on October 8, saying several of the solutions are already deployed at scale across client operations globally, while others are […]

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Renjini Raj Appointed as Head – Rewards and Performance, India & GBS at Diageo India
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Renjini Raj Appointed as Head – Rewards and Performance, India & GBS at Diageo India

Renjini Raj has been elevated to Head – Rewards and Performance, India & Global Business Services at Diageo India, effective September 2026. In her new role, Renjini will oversee rewards and performance functions for Diageo India and its Global Business Services operations. She will be based in Bengaluru and focus on compensation, benefits, performance management […]

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The Career Lattice: Why Careers Are No Longer Linear
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The Career Lattice: Why Careers Are No Longer Linear

In my years leading HR functions, I have watched how professionals think about their careers change in ways that would have seemed unlikely a generation ago. The career ladder once defined professional ambition and promised a clear path upward, one promotion after another, until reaching the top. That model worked when organizations remained stable and […]

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SRF Appoints Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and CHRO
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SRF Appoints Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and CHRO

SRF Limited, a diversified chemicals and materials company, has appointed Jyothsana Vasudevan as President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective October 5, 2026. In her new role, Jyothsana will lead the company’s human resources function as part of its senior management. Her experience spans HR strategy, talent management, employee relations, organisational development and people […]

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HCL Group to Invest ₹500 Crore in Lucknow IT City Expansion, 6,000 Jobs Expected
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HCL Group to Invest ₹500 Crore in Lucknow IT City Expansion, 6,000 Jobs Expected

HCL Group will invest ₹500 crore to expand HCL IT City in Lucknow, with the project expected to create around 6,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The expansion will add up to 9.5 lakh square feet of capacity and further strengthen Lucknow’s position as a technology and global capability centre hub. The announcement was made […]

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From Campus to Career: XISS Alumni Meet Brings 69 Batches Together
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From Campus to Career: XISS Alumni Meet Brings 69 Batches Together

The Alumni Association of the XISS Mumbai Chapter will host its annual Alumni Meet on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Holiday Inn, Andheri, bringing together more than 200 alumni representing over 69 batches of Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi. The event will bring together senior industry leaders, CHROs, HR and management professionals, […]

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