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Updated on: Apr 2026

CHRO Move

Decisiv Appoints Priyanka Chandel as Chief HR Officer

Apr 3, 2026

Myntra Appoints Jubin Kapasi as Vice President HR

Myntra has elevated Jubin Kapasi as Vice President Human Resources from his most recent role as Se...

Appointments

Apr 3, 2026

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Alibaba Workforce Shrinks as AI Automation Takes the Lead

Alibaba Group Holding Limited has undergone a seismic shift in its operational structure, disclosing...

Industry

Apr 3, 2026

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EduSkills launches Arduino-to-AI Virtual Internship, , openings

EduSkills Foundation, in collaboration with AICTE, has announced the launch of its latest virtual in...

Internship

Apr 2, 2026

Industry

End of the IT Bench? TCS, Infosys, Wipro are Cutting 75,000 Seats

A structural shift is underway in the Indian IT services sector as “the bench”—the traditional buffer of unassigned talent—contracts to its lowest levels in years. Industry data reveals that across giants like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech, and Tech Mahindra, the collective bench strength has plummeted by approximately 75,000 people over the last 24 months, dropping from 300,000 to […]

Apr 2, 2026

Layoffs

Oracle Layoffs 2026: Fired Employees Placed on Garden Leave

The ongoing global restructuring at Oracle has taken a sharp turn in India, with reports emerging that several high-level employees, including Senior Directors, have been placed on “garden leave.” This development marks a significant escalation in the company’s efforts to realign its workforce toward AI-driven cloud services and healthcare technology. The “Garden Leave” Mandate Impacted […]

Apr 2, 2026

Internship

DRDO Opens INMAS Apprenticeship and Internship with Stipend

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), through its Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS), has released an official notification inviting applications for apprenticeship and paid internship programmes for the 2026–27 cycle. The initiative is aimed at nurturing young scientific and technical talent by providing hands-on exposure to advanced research in defence and […]

Apr 2, 2026

C-Suite Move

Microsoft Appoints Aparajita Puri as MD- SPT, India & South Asia

Aparajita Puri has joined Microsoft as Managing Director – Strategic Pursuits Team (SPT) for India and South Asia, as the company builds its leadership in a region seeing strong growth in digital and enterprise adoption. She has shared the update on social media platform, LinkedIn, calling her time at McKinsey highly rewarding. In her new […]

Apr 2, 2026

Industry

Wipro Pivots to “Services as Software” with New Business Unit

In a major strategic realignment effective April 1, 2026, Wipro Limited has announced the launch of a dedicated AI-Native Business & Platforms Unit. The move signals a fundamental shift for the Indian IT giant as it embraces a “services as software” model, aiming to drive non-linear growth by integrating agentic AI solutions directly into its core […]

Apr 2, 2026

Appointments

SitusAMC Appoints Prakash Lakhiani as Head- People & Culture, Country Director, India

SitusAMC, a leading real estate finance solutions provider company, appoints Prakash Lakhiani as Head of People & Culture – Country Director, India, and a Member of Global Leadership Team. Effective from April 1, 2026. In this role, he will drive people strategy, shape organizational culture, and strengthen talent across India operations, while aligning HR initiatives […]

Apr 2, 2026

Hiring

Unilever CEO Imposes 90-Day Global Hiring Freeze

In a swift response to escalating geopolitical tensions, consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an immediate suspension of all global recruitment. The freeze, effective April 1, 2026, is scheduled to last for a minimum of three months as the company navigates severe disruptions to supply chains and soaring energy costs triggered by the conflict in […]

Apr 2, 2026

Layoffs

Oracle India Layoffs: Employees Seek Clarity on Severance

Uncertainty has gripped the Indian workforce of tech giant Oracle as reports of global restructuring begin to impact domestic operations. Amidst a broader shift in the company’s cloud and healthcare software strategy, hundreds of employees in India’s major tech hubs are facing potential exits. The primary concern among the affected staff remains the lack of […]

Apr 2, 2026

News

After Layoffs, Block CEO Says AI Now Runs Company Hierarchy

Following a massive restructuring that saw 4,000 employees—nearly 40% of the workforce—laid off at Block Inc. in early 2026, CEO Jack Dorsey has unveiled a radical vision for the future of corporate structure. In a blog post co-authored with Sequoia Capital’s Roelof Botha titled “From Hierarchy to Intelligence,” Dorsey argues that traditional middle management has become obsolete in […]

Apr 2, 2026

CHRO Move

Syngene International Appoints Maninder Kapoor Puri as CHRO

According to BSE filings, Syngene International Limited has announced a set of leadership appointments that will take effect on May 1, 2026. Amid the leadership resuffle. Maninder Kapoor Puri has been appointed Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She will also join the Executive Committee as part of the senior management team. She will replace Andrew […]

Apr 2, 2026

Industry

Step-by-Step Guide: Upgrade to the New Gmail 2.0 Identity System

In a landmark update coinciding with Gmail’s 22nd anniversary, Google has officially launched a feature allowing users to change their primary Gmail address. For over two decades, users were tethered to the usernames they created, often in their adolescence. Alternatively, they were forced to abandon years of data to start fresh. This new “PAN 2.0” […]

Apr 1, 2026

Employment

1,000 Workers Behind Noida Airport Face Job Cuts

Following its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, 2026, the Noida International Airport (NIA) is preparing for commercial operations. However, the celebratory atmosphere is tempered by a growing crisis among the workforce that built it. Over 1,000 contractual workers now face imminent job losses as Phase 1 construction concludes and the […]

Apr 1, 2026