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Sahar Khan Joins Amplifon as India Head of Human Resources

Amplifon, the global leader in hearing care retail, has appointed Sahar Khan as India Head of Human ...

Appointments

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Microsoft Offers Paid Internship Opportunities in India

Microsoft is inviting applications for its Software Engineer Internship in India. This transformativ...

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ADM Appoints Daleep Sharma as HR Lead for India Hub

ADM, a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination, has appointed Daleep Sharma as HR Le...

Appointments

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Industry

Flipkart Rewards Staff with $50M Stock Buyback, Eyes 2026 IPO

Flipkart has launched a $50 million employee stock buyback program, potentially benefiting 7,000 to 7,500 staff members. The announcement comes as the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant gears up for a potential IPO filing in 2026, and prepares for its flagship Big Billion Days sale later this year. The buyback will allow eligible employees to liquidate up […]

Compensation

TCS to Retain Talent, Go Slow on Hiring as Wage Hikes Loom

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering wage hikes for its 600,000+ employees, despite macroeconomic headwinds and margin pressures. Speaking after the release of the Q1 FY26 results, Chief Financial Officer Samir Seksaria emphasized that employee compensation remains a top priority, stating, “My priority is getting back […]

DRDO Paid Internship for UG/PG Students: Apply by July 14

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is inviting applications for its prestigious paid internship program at the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad. DRDO has officially opened its doors to undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing Engineering and Science programs. The application deadline is July 14, 2024, and the opportunity is available to Indian […]

Jul 13, 2025

Industry

RealSense by Intel Goes Solo: Robotics, AI, and a New CEO

Intel Corporation has officially spun off its AI-powered robotics and biometric division into a standalone company named RealSense. The announcement follows 500 job cuts, affecting 15–20% of Intel’s factory workforce, as the chipmaker restructures to regain footing in the competitive AI landscape. Nadav Orbach, formerly Intel’s VP for incubation and disruptive innovation, will lead RealSense […]

Hiring

Indian Railways to Offer 50,000 Jobs This Year—Here’s How

Indian Railways Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have kicked off the financial year 2025–26 with a robust hiring push, issuing over 9,000 appointment letters in the first quarter alone. According to the Ministry of Railways, the RRBs are on track to offer more than 50,000 jobs by the end of the fiscal year, marking one of the […]

Press Release

Accel Atoms Expands Globally with AI and X Programs

Global venture capital powerhouse Accel has unveiled a major expansion of its pre-seed scaling initiative, Accel Atoms, with the launch of two new tracks: Atoms AI and Atoms X. Tailored for Indian and Indian-origin founders worldwide, the program offers up to $1 million in funding, perks worth over $5 million, and personalized mentorship to selected […]

Microsoft Streamlines Sales Teams to Accelerate Copilot Adoption

Microsoft has announced a major overhaul that replaces thousands of traditional sales specialists with technically skilled “solutions engineers”. This strategic pivot is part of the company’s broader ambition to become the “Frontier AI Firm”, as outlined in an internal memo by Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff. The move coincides with 9,000 job cuts, representing nearly […]

Layoffs

Indeed and Glassdoor Cut 1,300 Jobs as AI Takes Over Hiring

Recruit Holdings, the Japanese parent company of Indeed and Glassdoor, has announced plans to lay off approximately 1,300 employees across both platforms. The decision, revealed through an internal memo, represents 6% of the company’s HR technology segment workforce, with the majority of affected roles based in the United States and spanning research and development, growth, […]

Industry

TCS Stumbles Early in FY26—Can AI Save the Day?

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is facing a challenging start to FY26, with its Q1 performance falling short of analyst expectations. The company reported a 0.6% sequential decline in revenue to $7.42 billion, largely due to the ramp-down of its BSNL deal, which accounted for 2.8% of the 3.3% constant currency […]

Press Release

Union Minister Inaugurates Skill Centre, Green Drive in Jaipur

Union Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Skill Centre at the Chaudhary Charan Singh National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (CCS NIAM). The visit also marked the launch of the second phase of the “Chaudhary Charan Singh Parivarik Vaniki […]

Technology

EY Launches AI Academy to Tackle GenAI Talent Shortage

Global consulting firm EY India has launched its AI Academy, a comprehensive learning platform designed to upskill talent in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (GenAI) across industries. The initiative aims to address the critical talent shortage in AI capabilities, with 97% of enterprises citing lack of skilled professionals as a major barrier to adoption. […]

Jul 11, 2025