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Updated on: Mar 2025
How Accenture Celebrated Holi on Women’s Day 2025, Watch Clips
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How Accenture Celebrated Holi on Women’s Day 2025, Watch Clips

Accenture Holi 2025 celebration was a vibrant tapestry of colors, music, and unity, transforming their Candor office into a festive haven. The company joyfully celebrated Women’s Day and Holi on March 8, 2025, honoring diversity, inclusivity, and festive spirit together. However, this vibrant Holi celebration took the spotlight, making Women’s Day feel less prominent in […]

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IT Sector Adapts to GCC Boom with Specialized Divisions
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IT Sector Adapts to GCC Boom with Specialized Divisions

India’s IT sector is setting up specialized divisions to support the establishment and operation of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) for multinational corporations. This initiative reflects the industry’s proactive approach to maintaining its competitive edge and diversifying revenue streams. Global Capability Centres, also known as GCCs, are locally registered entities that provide services to their global […]

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IT Minister Challenges TCS, Infosys, and Wipro to Lead India’s Tech Revolution
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IT Minister Challenges TCS, Infosys, and Wipro to Lead India’s Tech Revolution

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has issued a clarion call to India’s leading IT giants—TCS, Infosys, and Wipro—to transition from being service providers to becoming product innovators. Speaking at the 32nd ICT Business Awards & DQ Digital Leadership Conclave, organized by Dataquest India, the minister emphasized the need for India to establish itself as a […]

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IT Unions Fight Against Extended Working Hours and Unpaid Overtime
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IT Unions Fight Against Extended Working Hours and Unpaid Overtime

In recent months, the Indian Information Technology (IT) sector has been at the center of a significant labor movement, as employees and unions intensify their demands to curtail increasing working hours and eliminate unpaid overtime. This surge in activism underscores a growing concern over work-life balance, employee well-being, and the enforcement of labor rights within […]

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L&T Announces One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave, Benefiting 5,000 Women Employees
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L&T Announces One-Day Paid Menstrual Leave, Benefiting 5,000 Women Employees

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the engineering, procurement, and construction giant, has announced a one-day paid menstrual leave for its women employees. The initiative unveiled a day ahead of International Women’s Day, is expected to benefit around 5,000 women employees within the company. The decision, however, is limited to employees of the parent company and does […]

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Deloitte Vs KPMG: Comprehensive Comparison, Which is Better to Join?
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Deloitte Vs KPMG: Comprehensive Comparison, Which is Better to Join?

KPMG and Deloitte, both part of the prestigious Big Four, are among the most sought-after employers in the consulting and professional services sector. While both firms offer strong career growth, competitive salaries, and global exposure, there are nuanced differences in areas such as compensation, work-life balance, and job security. This article provides an objective comparison […]

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Google Final Push for AGI: Sergey Brin Sets High Expectations
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Google Final Push for AGI: Sergey Brin Sets High Expectations

The race to dominate the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape has intensified, and Google co-founder Sergey Brin has made it clear that the stakes have never been higher. In an internal memo, Sergey urged employees working on Google’s Gemini AI models to adopt a more rigorous work ethic, emphasizing the need for a 60-hour workweek and […]

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Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Mandates Weekly Reports
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Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal Mandates Weekly Reports

Ola founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has mandated that all employees across his companies submit weekly updates on their accomplishments. This directive, titled “Kya Chal Raha Hai?” or “What’s going on?”, requires employees to send brief updates in 3-5 bullet points every week. The initiative, which echoes a similar policy introduced by tech billionaire Elon […]

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KPMG marks Big Four first to Launch of Legal Services
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KPMG marks Big Four first to Launch of Legal Services

KPMG has introduced KPMG Law US, making it the first Big Four firm to establish a law firm in the country. The new subsidiary will operate independently while aligning with KPMG’s Tax practice to provide technology-driven legal services. Building on its existing presence in Arizona, where it already serves over 100 clients, KPMG Law US […]

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Flipkart Shuts Down ANS Commerce, Lays Off Entire Workforce
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Flipkart Shuts Down ANS Commerce, Lays Off Entire Workforce

Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has decided to shut down its subsidiary, ANS Commerce, and lay off its entire workforce. This decision comes three years after Flipkart acquired the Gurugram-based company in 2022. ANS Commerce, a full-stack e-commerce enabler, provided a range of support services, including marketing tools, warehousing, and store technology, to businesses looking […]

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India’s Workforce Seeks 20-40% Salary Hike Amid AI and EV Sector Growth
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India’s Workforce Seeks 20-40% Salary Hike Amid AI and EV Sector Growth

India’s job market is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the rapid growth of high-demand sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Electric Vehicles (EV). As these industries expand, employees are increasingly seeking substantial salary hikes, ranging from 20% to 40%. This trend reflects the growing need for specialized skills and the evolving expectations of […]

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