Sahiba Sharma

Sahiba Sharma, Senior Editor - Content at SightsIn Plus

Karnataka HC Directs ED to Verify and Clear WinZO Staff Wages
Compensation

Karnataka HC Directs ED to Verify and Clear WinZO Staff Wages

Karnataka High Court has granted interim relief to employees of WinZO by allowing the disbursement of salaries despite an ongoing investigation by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED). The ruling, delivered by Justice B.M. Shyam Prasad in early February 2026, ensures that hundreds of staff members do not face financial hardship due to frozen corporate accounts. […]

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Budget 2026: Top 15 Highlights for HR Professionals & Employees
Labour Law

Budget 2026: Top 15 Highlights for HR Professionals & Employees

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a strategic pivot toward “employability” rather than just “employment.” By prioritizing skill alignment, AI readiness, and a simplified tax regime, the budget sets a clear roadmap for HR leaders and India’s massive workforce. Union Budget 2026: Income Tax Continuity and Savings The budget maintains […]

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Myntra Moves Tech and Creative Teams to Bengaluru HQ
Industry

Myntra Moves Tech and Creative Teams to Bengaluru HQ

Flipkart-owned fashion e-commerce major Myntra is consolidating its satellite office operations in Gurugram into its central headquarters in Bengaluru. This integration process, aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing cross-functional collaboration, has led to a mix of employee transfers and targeted layoffs, according to sources familiar with the development. The Consolidation Strategy The Gurugram office, which […]

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Rise of the AI Co-Worker: Reshaping the 2026 Tech Workplace
Employment

Rise of the AI Co-Worker: Reshaping the 2026 Tech Workplace

The integration of Agentic AI is fundamentally transforming the modern tech workplace, shifting employee roles from tool users to artificial intelligence orchestrators. Leading firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro have recently partnered with Microsoft to deploy over 200,000 Copilot licenses, signaling a move toward “Frontier Firms”—organizations where humans lead but AI operates. This shift is giving rise to a significant “unbossed” career […]

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Wipro Moves to Clear Hiring Backlog with New Full-Time Offers
Hiring

Wipro Moves to Clear Hiring Backlog with New Full-Time Offers

Wipro has initiated a significant outreach program to onboard campus recruits who have been waiting for joining dates, signaling a potential revival in the IT sector’s hiring demand. The Bengaluru-based tech giant is reportedly reaching out to a large pool of graduates to confirm their interest in full-time positions as it prepares for a more […]

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Why Google is Shifting High-Value Engineering to India
Jobs

Why Google is Shifting High-Value Engineering to India

As the United States intensifies its scrutiny of the H-1B visa program, Google is reportedly architecting a strategic “India plan” to mitigate potential talent disruptions. The tech giant is exploring ways to shift critical roles and high-level engineering projects to its Indian hubs, ensuring that a more restrictive U.S. immigration policy does not stall its […]

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Cognizant to Onboard 25,000 Freshers in 2026 Amid AI Push
Hiring

Cognizant to Onboard 25,000 Freshers in 2026 Amid AI Push

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced an ambitious recruitment plan to hire between 24,000 and 25,000 freshers in 2026. This initiative marks a significant 20% increase from its 2025 intake of approximately 20,000 graduates. The move signals a major strategic pivot as the company seeks to build a “broader talent pyramid” where early-career professionals, empowered by […]

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Survey Suggests Gen X and Millennials are Disengaging from Work
Survey & Report

Survey Suggests Gen X and Millennials are Disengaging from Work

A new survey from the professional community app Blind has debunked the myth that “quiet quitting” and disengagement are exclusive to Gen Z. The study, conducted in late January 2026 among 1,677 Indian professionals, reveals that workers across all age groups—from Boomers to Gen Z—react to toxic workplaces with remarkably similar patterns of disengagement and burnout. The […]

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Kotak Mahindra Bank is Hiring 500 Engineers to Rival Big Tech
Hiring

Kotak Mahindra Bank is Hiring 500 Engineers to Rival Big Tech

Kotak Mahindra Bank has launched a major recruitment drive to hire 500 software engineers, signaling a fundamental shift in its corporate identity. The private sector lender aims to transform itself into a “technology company with a banking license,” prioritizing in-house engineering over traditional outsourcing to gain a competitive edge in India’s digital-first financial landscape. Kotak […]

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Cognizant Rewards 350,000 Employees with 100% Bonus
Compensation

Cognizant Rewards 350,000 Employees with 100% Bonus

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced a 100% discretionary bonus payout for its global workforce of over 350,000 employees. The decision follows a stellar financial performance in 2025, where the IT giant surpassed its own growth estimates and achieved critical strategic milestones ahead of schedule. Cognizant Entering the “Winner’s Circle” Early CEO Ravi Kumar S informed […]

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How AI is Helping Cognizant Hire More Graduates
Hiring

How AI is Helping Cognizant Hire More Graduates

Cognizant Technology Solutions has announced that the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its internal workflows has led to a significant surge in operational productivity. This efficiency gain is fundamentally reshaping the company’s recruitment strategy, leading to a renewed focus on large-scale fresher hiring to support its expanding digital project pipeline. Cognizant AI-Driven Efficiency Gains […]

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