Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

TCS Offers “Prime” Careers to Winners of 10,000-Student AI Hackathon
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TCS Offers “Prime” Careers to Winners of 10,000-Student AI Hackathon

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a massive AI hackathon, engaging over 10,000 students across India. This ambitious initiative serves as a high-octane precursor to the upcoming India AI Impact Summit, aiming to discover and nurture the next generation of artificial intelligence talent. Fostering a Generation of AI Innovators The hackathon targets undergraduate and postgraduate […]

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Wipro CEO Greenlights Salary Hikes to Retain Top Tech Talent
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Wipro CEO Greenlights Salary Hikes to Retain Top Tech Talent

Wipro, India’s fourth-largest IT services exporter, has announced that it will resume its merit salary increase (MSI) cycle effective March 1, 2025. This decision ends a prolonged hiatus of over a year, during which the Bengaluru-based firm deferred hikes amid a challenging global macroeconomic environment and shifting internal leadership. Wipro Ending the Salary Freeze The […]

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IBM is Hiring Entry-Level Workers While Others Cut Back
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IBM is Hiring Entry-Level Workers While Others Cut Back

While many tech giants are tightening their belts in the face of artificial intelligence, IBM is doubling down on a contrarian talent strategy. The company is aggressively hiring entry-level professionals, betting that a fresh generation of “AI-native” workers will accelerate its transition into a leading AI and hybrid cloud entity. The Skills-First Revolution Central to […]

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JPMorgan Stands Firm on Office Return Despite Employee Outcry
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JPMorgan Stands Firm on Office Return Despite Employee Outcry

JPMorgan Chase’s transition to a mandatory five-day office workweek is facing a wave of internal resistance. While the banking giant, led by CEO Jamie Dimon, has long been a staunch advocate for in-person collaboration, a growing employee petition is highlighting a deep-seated disconnect between leadership expectations and staff preferences. The Petition and Growing Employee Discontent […]

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TCS and Honeywell Partnership Targets Net-Zero with Automation
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TCS and Honeywell Partnership Targets Net-Zero with Automation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced a strategic partnership with Honeywell to transform how industrial and commercial building operators manage their facilities. By integrating TCS’s expertise in Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics with Honeywell’s advanced building technologies, the collaboration aims to accelerate the transition toward fully autonomous building operations. The Drive for Autonomous […]

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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank to Retrain 50% of Staff for Sales
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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank to Retrain 50% of Staff for Sales

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) has announced plans to repurpose over 50% of its workforce into sales roles over the next two years. This transition, fueled by an aggressive push toward tech automation and AI, aims to shift the lender’s focus from traditional customer relationship maintenance to active revenue generation. The AI-Powered Workforce Shift The bank, […]

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Pernod Ricard India Launches 360-Degree New Hire Journey
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Pernod Ricard India Launches 360-Degree New Hire Journey

In a groundbreaking move for India’s alcohol-beverage sector, Pernod Ricard India (PRI) has officially launched “Cheers VRorld,” a virtual reality-powered onboarding platform. The initiative was announced on February 12, 2026, in Gurugram. It replaces traditional orientation slide decks with a high-tech, 360-degree immersive storytelling experience, allowing new hires to experience the company’s culture and operations in real-time […]

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DBS Rewards Junior Staff with Record Bonus
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DBS Rewards Junior Staff with Record Bonus

DBS Group Holdings has announced a significant one-time bonus for its junior employees, a move that comes despite a period of moderated expansion and cooling economic conditions in key markets. The Singapore-based banking giant, which recently reported record annual profits, is rewarding approximately 50% of its workforce to help manage rising costs of living and […]

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Google Launches Third Voluntary Buyout Round in 8 Months
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Google Launches Third Voluntary Buyout Round in 8 Months

In a significant move toward an “AI-first” future, Google has reportedly introduced a voluntary exit program for its Global Business Organization (GBO). This initiative follows a year of record-breaking financial success, with parent company Alphabet reaching a $400 billion revenue milestone in 2025. Despite these profits, the company is urging staff to either fully commit […]

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Vedanta Targets 50% Female Hiring for India’s Energy Transition
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Vedanta Targets 50% Female Hiring for India’s Energy Transition

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Vedanta Limited has announced a bold new hiring mandate. The natural resources conglomerate aims to have women comprise over 50% of its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) recruitment starting this year. This initiative marks a historic shift for India’s metals, mining, […]

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UBS is Moving High-Tech Roles from Zurich to Indian Hubs
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UBS is Moving High-Tech Roles from Zurich to Indian Hubs

UBS has initiated a significant restructuring of its global workforce following its historic takeover of Credit Suisse. The banking giant has confirmed plans to eliminate approximately 3,000 jobs in its home market of Switzerland as part of a massive $10 billion cost-cutting exercise. Simultaneously, the bank is aggressively expanding its operations in India, signaling a […]

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