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Updated on: Aug 2025

Employment

Microsoft AI Chief Skill Gap Is Bigger Threat Than Job Loss

Aug 27, 2025

Vishakha Group Appoints Rajiv Arora as President Group CHRO

Vishakha Group appoints Rajiv Arora as President and Group Chief Human Resources Officer CHRO. A s...

Appointments

Aug 27, 2025

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Virtual Internship in Data Analysis, Stipend month

AICTE and Zencast Private Limited have announced an exciting virtual internship program focused on a...

Employment

Aug 27, 2025

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TCS Appoints Amit Kapur to Head New AI Services Unit

Tata Consultancy Services TCS, Indias largest IT services firm, has announced the creation of a n...

Appointments

Aug 27, 2025

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Labour Law

Finance Ministry Approves Early Salary Disbursement

In a move aimed at easing financial pressure during the festive season, the Ministry of Finance has approved the early disbursement of August 2025 salary, wages, and pensions for central government employees and pensioners in Kerala and Maharashtra. The decision comes ahead of Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi, two major regional festivals that typically involve increased […]

Aug 27, 2025

Hiring

Lenovo to Add 1,000 AI Roles in Bengaluru

Lenovo is significantly expanding its footprint in India’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem, announcing plans to add 1,000 highly skilled professionals to its AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru by the end of FY26. The move positions India not only as a key market but also as a global capability hub for Lenovo’s AI-led enterprise […]

Aug 26, 2025

Employment

TCS Accused of Firing Senior Manager Without Severance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing serious allegations after a Reddit post claimed that a senior manager was forced to resign without severance pay following the failure of a client project. The post, shared by a TCS employee under the username “This_Hedgehog_4115,” has sparked widespread discussion about workplace ethics, project […]

Aug 26, 2025

Industry

Dream11 Retains Workforce Amid 95% Revenue Loss

In the wake of the Indian government’s blanket ban on real-money gaming (RMG), Dream11, the country’s largest fantasy sports platform, has suffered a staggering 95% drop in revenue. Despite the financial blow, co-founder and CEO Harsh Jain has publicly assured that the company will not resort to layoffs. “Talent is our most important asset. If […]

Aug 26, 2025

Employment

Top Free Cybersecurity Courses for Beginners: Harvard, SWAYAM & More

In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity is no longer a niche skill reserved for IT professionals — it has become a necessity for everyone. From safeguarding personal data to defending organisations against cyber threats, understanding cybersecurity is now critical. Free online cybersecurity courses are emerging as a powerful gateway for students, professionals, and even casual internet […]

Aug 26, 2025

Merger & Acquisition

Capgemini Deepens Cloud Expertise with Cloud4C Acquisition

Capgemini has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud4C, a leading provider of automation-driven managed services for hybrid and sovereign cloud environments. The acquisition marks a strategic move by Capgemini to deepen its capabilities in cloud transformation, AI-powered automation, and SAP services, while expanding its footprint in the fast-growing cloud managed services market. Strategic Rationale […]

Aug 26, 2025

Employment

“If AI Replaces Us, What About You?”: Staff Confronts Management

A recent incident at a cybersecurity company has reignited public debate about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace and the future of human oversight. During an internal demonstration intended to showcase how AI could automate employee tasks, a staff member posed a pointed question: “If AI can replace all staff, why would […]

Aug 26, 2025

Employment

IBM SkillsBuild Internship: AI, Cloud Technologies, Apply by Aug 31

Pan India, Edunet Foundation, in collaboration with IBM, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated SkillsBuild Internship for August 2025. The internship, designed to empower students with practical and industry-relevant expertise, offers a transformative 4-week learning journey in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cloud Technologies. The program aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge […]

Aug 26, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship: Python, AI, ML, Data Science, Java, Web Dev…

AICTE and Robokwik have announced the launch of their multi-disciplinary Virtual Internship Program, offering students and young professionals across India. An opportunity to upskill in emerging technologies, including Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. The Virtual Internship program, starting immediately, will run for two months and is open […]

Aug 26, 2025

Employment

AWS CEO Warns Against Replacing Junior Employees with AI

Amazon Web Services (AWS) CEO Matt Garman has issued a blunt warning to companies considering the replacement of junior employees with artificial intelligence (AI), calling it “one of the dumbest things I’ve ever heard.” Speaking on the Matthew Berman Podcast, Matt challenged the growing trend among tech firms to reduce entry-level hiring in favor of […]

Aug 26, 2025

Hiring

Big Four Firm PwC Plans Major Cut in Associate Hiring by 2028

Landing a job at PwC straight out of college is set to become significantly more challenging. According to an internal presentation shared with alumni of a major U.S. university, the Big Four accounting and consulting firm plans to reduce entry-level hiring by nearly one-third over the next three years. The presentation, first reported by Business […]

Aug 25, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship in Web Development for Students Across India

AICTE and Elewayte, a company of Realtek Consulting LLC, have announced the launch of its Web Developer (Intern) Virtual Internship Program. The Virtual Internship is designed to provide students across India with a practical, hands-on learning experience in full-stack web development, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry-ready skills. The internship, which is set […]

Aug 25, 2025