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Updated on: Nov 2025
AICTE- 03 Govt Internship, Stipend 12000/month: Deadline Dec 3
Employment

AICTE- 03 Govt Internship, Stipend 12000/month: Deadline Dec 3

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has opened applications for three internship positions under the Swachh Bharat Mission, inviting motivated candidates to contribute to India’s sanitation and cleanliness drive. The roles include Social Media Manager, Data Manager, and Operations Manager — all offering a valuable opportunity to work on government-led civic and urban […]

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Remote Jobs for Indian Professionals Jump by Over 20%
Hiring

Remote Jobs for Indian Professionals Jump by Over 20%

The availability of remote and hybrid job roles for the Indian workforce has surged, moving far beyond the temporary phase induced by the pandemic. Data from job platforms reveals a significant transition, with job vacancies explicitly offering “work-from-home” or “remote” options rising steadily, from approximately 7.6% of postings in late 2024 to over 9.1% in […]

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Campbell’s VP-IT Out After Anti-Indian Remarks Go Public
Movement

Campbell’s VP-IT Out After Anti-Indian Remarks Go Public

Campbell’s, the iconic American food giant, has confirmed the dismissal of Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Martin Bally, following the emergence of a secret audio recording containing vulgar, racist comments targeting Indian workers and derogatory remarks about the company’s own products and customers. The shocking details came to light […]

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Sakshee Sud joins Starbucks India as People Director & Head- HR
Appointments

Sakshee Sud joins Starbucks India as People Director & Head- HR

Starbucks India has appointed Sakshee Sud as People Director and Head – Human Resources. In this new role, she will sharpen the organisation’s people and culture agenda as it accelerates expansion in India. Commenting on LinkedIn, Sakshee expressed her excitement about joining #StarbucksIndia as People Director & Head – HR. She thanked Beiersdorf for a […]

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Five Critical Traps HR Must Avoid in Labour Code Transition
Labour Law

Five Critical Traps HR Must Avoid in Labour Code Transition

The implementation of India’s four new Labour Code, consolidating 29 central laws, marks a monumental shift in the country’s labour governance landscape. While simplifying compliance in the long term, the initial 100 days following implementation present a significant “risk trap” for Human Resources and corporate compliance teams. Experts are issuing warnings about this crucial period. […]

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Accenture in India is hiring for 7000+ freshers and enetry level roles
Employment

Accenture in India is hiring for 7000+ freshers and enetry level roles

Accenture in India is hiring over 7,000 freshers and entry-level professionals across major cities in the country. The recruitment drive cuts across various business verticals and capability networks. This reflects the strong growth outlook of the company and its continued investments in India as a global talent hub. These roles are spread across key delivery […]

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Kerala To Not Implement New Labour Codes
Labour Law

Kerala To Not Implement New Labour Codes

Kerala Labour Minister V. Sivankutty has categorically stated that the state will not implement the Central Government’s recently notified four Labour Codes, maintaining a firm stance against the sweeping federal reforms that critics argue are fundamentally “anti-worker.” The announcement, made on Thursday following a meeting with central trade union representatives, positions Kerala in direct opposition […]

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Bank of Singapore Targets Asia’s Top Five with Tech & Talent Push
Hiring

Bank of Singapore Targets Asia’s Top Five with Tech & Talent Push

Bank of Singapore (BoS), the private banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC), is dramatically escalating its investment in human capital and proprietary technology. The strategic push, revealed by Chief Executive Jason Moo, is aimed at propelling the bank into the top five private banking institutions in Asia within the next three to five years, […]

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The Alarming Erosion of Human Autonomy in AI-Assisted Hiring
Hiring

The Alarming Erosion of Human Autonomy in AI-Assisted Hiring

In a finding that challenges the notion of Artificial Intelligence as a guaranteed solution for bias in recruitment, new research from the University of Washington (UW) suggests that humans working alongside biased AI are highly likely to reinforce, rather than correct, algorithmic inequities. The study, one of the first to deeply explore the interactive influence […]

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Parle Products Appoints Amazon’s Vinayak Deshpande as CHRO
Appointments

Parle Products Appoints Amazon’s Vinayak Deshpande as CHRO

Parle Products appoints Vinayak Deshpande as its Chief Human Resources Officer, a key leadership addition at the iconic FMCG company. His appointment has been announced at a time when Parle is strengthening its talent strategy for expansion across traditional business segments and into newer growth avenues. The company is thus seriously focusing on modernizing its […]

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Abbott India Elevates Vinutha Mufti as Director – Business HR
Appointments

Abbott India Elevates Vinutha Mufti as Director – Business HR

Abbott India Limited, a leading name in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, elevates Vinutha Mufti as Director – Business Human Resources, with effect from December 16, 2025. She replaces Rajan Kalantre, who will take up another assignment within the Abbott Group after serving in this role until December 15, 2025, ensuring continuity and a smooth […]

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McKinsey Cuts 200 Jobs as It Embraces AI Internally
Layoffs

McKinsey Cuts 200 Jobs as It Embraces AI Internally

McKinsey & Company, the globally recognized management consulting firm, has initiated a significant restructuring within its technology division, eliminating approximately 200 global tech jobs over the past week. The decision, according to sources familiar with the matter, is a direct result of the firm’s accelerating strategy to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to automate and streamline […]

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