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ISRO Registrations for START Programme, Deadline- Feb

The Indian Space Research Organisation ISRO has opened registrations for the fourth edition of its...

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Samsung Partners with Top Institutes to Promote Chennai Plant Workers

Samsung is transforming its manufacturing philosophy at its Chennai factory by launching a dedicated...

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JSW Motors Partners with Tata IIS to Create Indias First End-to-End EV Talent Pipeline

JSW Motors announced a strategic partnership with the Tata Indian Institute of Skills Tata IIS on ...

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Unilever Appoints Reema Jain as Chief Information Officer

Unilever has elevated Reema Jain as its Chief Information Officer. She took on the role in February 2026 and is based in Bengaluru. She will lead the company’s global technology strategy, focusing on digital systems, enterprise architecture, and building strong tech capabilities across markets. Extensive Experience and Background Reema brings more than 20 years of […]

Hitachi Energy Appoints Amit Mishra as Regional Head – Total Rewards, India & South Asia

Hitachi Energy has appointed Amit as Regional Head – Total Rewards, India & South Asia, reinforcing its people leadership framework across the region. Based in Bengaluru, Amit assumed the role in February 2026 and will oversee the compensation and benefits strategy in alignment with global objectives and regional business priorities. He will also drive performance-linked […]

Layoffs

eBay Trims 6% of Workforce to Fund Next-Gen Tech and Depop Integration

eBay announced on February 26, 2026, that it is cutting approximately 800 jobs, representing roughly 6% of its global workforce. This marks the third consecutive year of significant layoffs for the San Jose-based e-commerce giant, following a 9% reduction in early 2024 and a 4% cut in 2023. eBay Strategic Realignment Amidst Growth The layoffs […]

United Spirits Limited Appoints Chinmay Sharma as CHRO

United Spirits Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo, has appointed Chinmay Sharma as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective March 5, 2026. In his new role, he will lead the company’s people and culture agenda, drive organisational transformation, strengthen leadership capability, and align HR strategy with business growth priorities across markets. The company disclosed […]

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Why TCS CEO is Telling Staff to Cut Their Own Revenue with AI

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO K. Krithivasan has directed the company’s 600,000-plus employees to prioritize AI-driven efficiencies, even if it leads to “cannibalizing” the company’s own revenue streams. Speaking at the Nasscom Technology Leadership Forum on February 25, 2026, Krithivasan emphasized that the long-term survival of the firm depends on being an “AI-first” partner rather than […]

Sonam Arora joins E2E Cloud as Head – People & Culture

E2E Cloud has appointed Sonam Arora as its Head – People & Culture, strengthening leadership and people strategy. In her new role, she will spearhead the company’s people agenda, focusing on talent strategy, organizational development, culture building, and aligning HR practices with business growth objectives. Extensive Experience Sonam brings close to two decades of experience […]

Compensation

Ferrari Staff to Receive Record $18,000 Bonuses After 2025 Profit Surge

Ferrari has announced it will award record-breaking annual bonuses to its workforce following a landmark financial performance in 2025. On February 26, 2026, the Italian luxury carmaker confirmed that approximately 5,000 employees in Italy are eligible for performance-linked payouts of up to €14,900 (roughly $18,000). This payout marks a significant increase from the €14,400 awarded the […]

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Barriers for Women in AI: 65% of Female Engineers Cite Time Constraints for Upskilling

A joint study released on February 26, 2026, by Scaler and CyberMedia Research (CMR) has revealed a staggering “AI confidence–capability gap” within India’s tech workforce. While 89% of software engineers claim they are ready for the AI revolution, a mere 19% possess the skills to actually build AI and Machine Learning systems. This data suggests that while Indian engineers […]

Tata Projects Appoints Shirley Burla as Chief Human Resources Officer

Tata Projects, an engineering, procurement, and construction firm under the Tata Group, has elevated Shirley Burla to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). She takes on this role after serving as Vice President and Head of HR for the Energy and Industrial Business since June 2023. As CHRO, Shirley will oversee the company’s […]

Hiring

PwC Opens Applications for Internship, Trainee Position in India

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has opened applications for an Internship/trainee position in its Advisory division at the firm’s Gurugram office. The role is designed for early-career candidates and fresh graduates seeking practical experience in professional services. The internship falls under the Advisory line of service, with work focused on supporting internal audit, risk consulting, and client engagement […]

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S&P Global Opens Summer Internship Program in India

Hyderabad, Gurgaon, and Noida – S&P Global has announced a summer internship program for students across India. The program covers several areas in Information Technology. Internship Roles Students can apply for roles in: Each role matches different skills and career goals. Job details will be shared before interviews, so candidates know what to expect. Mission […]

Merger & Acquisition

upGrad Acquires Internshala to Dominate Early-Career Recruitment

upGrad has announced the acquisition of Internshala, the world’s largest early-talent marketplace. The deal, finalized on February 26, 2026, is structured as a 90% stock-swap transaction. While the exact financial terms remain undisclosed, industry sources estimate the deal values Internshala at approximately ₹100 crore. Bridging the Silos: Education Meets Employment The acquisition is designed to […]