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Updated on: Aug 2025

Social Media

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Shares Three Lessons on Leadership

Aug 12, 2025

Microsoft CEO Outlines Shift to AI-Driven Intelligence Engine

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has declared a fundamental transformation in the companys identity, sta...

Technology

Aug 12, 2025

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Nokia Expands RD Centre in India, Boosts Local Hiring

Telecom equipment giant Nokia has announced plans to significantly expand its research and developme...

Industry

Aug 12, 2025

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ZS Expands, New Hyderabad Office to House Employees

Global management consulting and technology firm ZS has announced the opening of a new office in Hyd...

Industry

Aug 11, 2025

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Industry

Nvidia CEO Personally Reviews Pay of All 42,000 Employees

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has revealed that he personally reviews the compensation of all 42,000 employees at the company during every pay cycle. Speaking on the widely followed All-In Podcast, Jensen explained that this hands-on approach is central to his management philosophy. He said, “I review everybody’s compensation, up to this day, at the end […]

Aug 11, 2025

Employment

ICICI Bank Sets Benchmark in Talent Retention

ICICI Bank, India’s second-largest private sector lender, has reported the lowest employee attrition rate among major private banks for the past three consecutive fiscal years, according to its latest Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) data. The bank’s attrition rate dropped to 18% in FY25, down from 24.5% in FY24 and 30.9% in FY23, reflecting […]

Aug 11, 2025

Layoffs

GCCs Emerge as Key Factor in India’s IT Layoff Wave

While artificial intelligence (AI) and automation have been widely cited as drivers of recent layoffs, a deeper structural shift is also at play: the rapid rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs). These in-house tech hubs, established by multinational corporations to manage their operations directly, are increasingly challenging the traditional outsourcing model and contributing to workforce […]

Aug 11, 2025

Jobs

Report Highlights India’s Potential to Lead Global AI Workforce

India is poised to become a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) talent, according to a joint report released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and KPMG India. The report, unveiled during the 16th FICCI Global Skills Summit 2025, outlines a comprehensive roadmap for India to emerge as a strategic […]

Aug 11, 2025

Employment

Virtual Internship in Python, AI, ML, Data Science; Apply by Aug 13

AICTE, in association with Robokwik.com, has opened applications for its upcoming Virtual Internship Program, offering candidates across India a chance to gain practical exposure in emerging technology domains such as Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Website Development. The internship, set to commence in the fourth week of August 2025, […]

Aug 11, 2025

Compensation

Blinkit CEO, 140 Executives Unlock ₹419 Crore in Stock Options

More than 140 executives at Eternal—the parent company of Blinkit and Zomato—exercised employee stock options (ESOPs) worth ₹419 crore over July 29 and 30. The move, disclosed through stock exchange filings, signals strong internal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects and coincides with Eternal’s stock reaching a seven-month high. Albinder Dhindsa, Blinkit CEO, Accounts for […]

Aug 11, 2025

Employment

Air India Revises Retirement Age to 65; Retaining Talent

Air India has officially increased the retirement age for its pilots from 58 to 65 years, aligning it with the retirement age previously followed by Vistara, which merged with Air India in November 2024. The decision was announced during a recent townhall meeting led by Campbell Wilson, CEO and Managing Director of Air India. The […]

Aug 11, 2025

Employment

IBM India Offers 4-Week Internship on AI and Cloud Technologies

The IBM SkillsBuild Internship Program has opened applications for its latest batch, offering students the chance to gain hands-on experience in high-demand technology fields. Designed as a 4-week program, it aims to equip participants with practical skills that can boost their employability and build confidence in their subject area. Organized under the SkillsBuild for Academia […]

Aug 10, 2025

Industry

Forced to Quit? TCS Employees Speak Out Against Bench Policy

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing mounting criticism following allegations that employees are being coerced into resigning under a newly introduced “Bench Policy.” The policy, which limits the time employees can remain unassigned to client projects to just 35 days annually, has triggered widespread concern among staff and labor unions, […]

Aug 9, 2025

Internship

Puch AI Launches Internship Program with ₹2 Lakh Stipend

Indian AI startup Puch AI has announced two remote internship opportunities with monthly stipends ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹2 lakh. What sets this offer apart is its radical inclusivity—no formal degree is required, and the internships are open to candidates as young as 10th-grade students. The roles include: Both positions are fully remote, allowing […]

Aug 9, 2025

Appointments

Tata AIG Appoints Meghana Rao as Chief HR Officer

Tata AIG General Insurance has appointed Meghana Rao as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over two decades of experience in human resources across banking, retail, and e-commerce sectors, Meghana steps into a pivotal role as the company continues to scale its operations and strengthen its employer brand. In her new position, Meghana will […]

Aug 9, 2025

Appointments

Fibe Promotes Monica A. as Chief Human Resources Officer

Fibe India, formerly known as EarlySalary, has announced the elevation of Monica A (Monica Anshul Mishra) to the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Monica had been serving as Head of Human Capital Management at Fibe since August 2022, where she played a key role in shaping the company’s people strategy, talent acquisition, and […]

Aug 9, 2025