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Updated on: Oct 2023
IIT Madras to train youth in coding free of cost; Apply
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IIT Madras to train youth in coding free of cost; Apply

IIT Madras and IIM Ahmedabad-incubated company GUVI have launched an initiative to train one lakh engineering students in Tamil Nadu. Arun Prakash M, Founder and CEO, GUVI said, “NM-TNcpl is a milestone in our journey to empower the youth of Tamil Nadu and beyond. I have always believed in the transformative power of technology and […]

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HCLFoundation to skill Indian youth in manufacturing industry
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HCLFoundation to skill Indian youth in manufacturing industry

HCLFoundation, which delivers the corporate social responsibility agenda of HCLTech in India, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Stanley Black & Decker, a worldwide leader in tools and outdoor powered equipment, to skill youth in India to make them employable in the manufacturing industry. Stanley Black & Decker will establish training and development […]

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Google, TCS, Amazon stand for employees amid Israel-Hamas war
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Google, TCS, Amazon stand for employees amid Israel-Hamas war

Amid the Israel-Hamas War, companies including Google, TCS, Amazon, and Microsoft have come forward to stand for their employees. Find Below are steps that companies have taken for the employees: Amazon Andy Jassy, President and CEO at Amazon said amid the Israel-Hamas war, “The attacks against civilians in Israel are shocking and painful to watch. I […]

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TCS boasts over 100,000 strong Gen-AI ready workforce
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TCS boasts over 100,000 strong Gen-AI ready workforce

IT services giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Gen-AI ready workforce was over 100,000 strong at the end of the September quarter of the fiscal. The company is proactively hiring bright freshers and investing in training them with the right skills is paying off. Additionally, it has reported a dip of 6,333 employees. N Ganapathy Subramaniam, […]

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Sundar Pichai email to employees: ‘Our focus on employee safety’
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Sundar Pichai email to employees: ‘Our focus on employee safety’

Sundar Pichai has said the company had managed to establish contact with all employees working in or traveling to Israel. Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, has expressed in his email in a post shared on X (formally Twitter) the post said, “Deeply saddened by the terrorist attacks in Israel this weekend and the escalating conflict underway. […]

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Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital opens a learning centre in Chennai
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Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital opens a learning centre in Chennai

Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital has inaugurated its first Learning Centre at its Anna Nagar Branch in Chennai. Dr Agarwal’s Eye Hospital sets up ambitious training programs to foster employee growth and organizational excellence. The learning and development programs will be taught through customized modules developed by its in-house subject matter experts. Dr Agarwals, VP – […]

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Wipro says its employees in Israel to work from home
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Wipro says its employees in Israel to work from home

An Indian multinational corporation, Wipro has asked its employees in Israel to work from home (WFH) until further notice as the company follows the safety measures. According to Mint, Wipro has about 80 employees in Israel, all of them are Israeli nationals and have been accounted for. Wipro also reported that the total employee count […]

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JPMorgan is offering free certification courses; Apply Now
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JPMorgan is offering free certification courses; Apply Now

An American multinational financial services firm, JPMorgan is offering multiple free certification courses including in Software, Commercial Banking, and more. The company is excited to offer you the opportunity to explore life as a commercial banker at JPMorgan Chase and obtain the valuable financial skills required to drive your career in the direction you want it […]

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Sony data leak is affecting nearly 7000 employees
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Sony data leak is affecting nearly 7000 employees

Sony data leak or Security breach is affecting 6,791 employees whose personal information has been exposed. The data breach at Sony has impacted both its current and former employees, as well as their family members. “On June 2, 2023, Sony discovered the unauthorized downloads, immediately took the platform offline, and remediated the vulnerability,” the letter […]

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India’s automotive industry poised to rank no. 3 in world by 2030
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India’s automotive industry poised to rank no. 3 in world by 2030

India’s automotive industry is poised to rank number three in the world by 2030, with various schemes like the Rs 25,938 crore PLI for Automobile and Auto Components supporting the sector’s growth, the government said recently in Aug 2023. Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is organising a conference on Tuesday to review the performance of […]

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PickMyWork has onboarded over 8 lakh gig workers
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PickMyWork has onboarded over 8 lakh gig workers

India’s largest digital distribution network for Internet Companies, PickMyWork has onboarded over 8 lakh gig workers fostering employment opportunities. The company is at the forefront of the digital gig economy and has announced its ambitious plan, which includes expanding its operations to over 20 states across India. Commenting about the development, Vidyarthi Baddireddy, Co-funder and CEO, PickMyWork, […]

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TCS monitoring the safety of employees stuck in Israel
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TCS monitoring the safety of employees stuck in Israel

A global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is closely monitoring the safety of employees stuck in Israel. A TCS executive said to Mint, “We are monitoring, and have been in touch with the HR (human resources) officials there. We are helping them with safety measures.” “There are […]

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