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Updated on: Jul 2025
Mondelēz International Appoints Vandana Mehra as HR Lead, India
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Mondelēz International Appoints Vandana Mehra as HR Lead, India

Mondelēz International, the global snacking powerhouse behind brands like Cadbury, Oreo, and Bournvita, has appointed Vandana Mehra as HR Lead for India. The appointment signals the company’s continued focus on building a future-ready workforce and nurturing a culture of innovation, inclusion, and agility across its India operations. Vandana steps into the role with a strong […]

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TCS Hiring: Walk-In Interviews for Developers on July 12
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TCS Hiring: Walk-In Interviews for Developers on July 12

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s top IT firms, is organizing walk-in interviews on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at its Pune campus. The company is hiring experienced professionals for two roles — Angular Developer and Java Developer. Both roles are part of TCS’s efforts to support its growing digital projects in various industries. Angular […]

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Opens New City Office in Maharashtra
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Opens New City Office in Maharashtra

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has inaugurated a new city office in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (CSN), Maharashtra. The 7,000 sq. ft. facility is located at ABC EAST beside Prozone Mall in Chikalthana. It will function as a regional hub for operational planning, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem development. The inauguration was led by Masakazu Yoshimura, Chairman, MD […]

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TCS Launches Virtual Internship 2025; Apply Now!
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TCS Launches Virtual Internship 2025; Apply Now!

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT services firms, has rolled out its Virtual Internship 2025, a free, remote learning initiative designed to equip students and fresh graduates with industry-relevant skills and hands-on project experience. Delivered via the TCS iON Digital Learning Hub, the program is part of TCS’s broader mission to nurture […]

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Gender Equality Gets a Boost as Bihar Amends Factory Rules
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Gender Equality Gets a Boost as Bihar Amends Factory Rules

Bihar government has approved an amendment to the Bihar Factory Rules, 1950, allowing women—except pregnant and lactating mothers—to work in factories classified as hazardous. The move, passed during a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, marks a significant shift in the state’s labour policy and is expected to open up new employment […]

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Tenon Group Appoints Amit Srivastava as Group Head – HR
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Tenon Group Appoints Amit Srivastava as Group Head – HR

Tenon Group, a leading provider of integrated security, facility management, and remote monitoring & e-surveillance services, has appointed Amit Srivastava as Group Head – Human Resources. With over 23 years of experience in HR transformation, strategic business partnering, and organizational development, Amit’s elevation signals Tenon’s commitment to building a future-ready, people-first organization across its global […]

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Good Glamm CEO Apologizes as Startup Faces Salary Crisis
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Good Glamm CEO Apologizes as Startup Faces Salary Crisis

Darpan Sanghvi, Founder and CEO of The Good Glamm Group, issued a formal apology to employees and stakeholders as the once high-flying content-to-commerce unicorn grapples with a severe funds crunch, unpaid salaries, and mounting operational disruptions. The apology, posted on LinkedIn and later deleted, comes amid growing unrest among current and former employees, many of […]

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Microsoft Appoints Shipra Saraf as Head – HR Consulting
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Microsoft Appoints Shipra Saraf as Head – HR Consulting

Microsoft has appointed Shipra Saraf as Head of HR Consulting for India and South Asia, marking a pivotal moment in the tech giant’s regional talent strategy. With over 18 years of diverse HR experience, Shipra brings deep expertise in organizational transformation, talent strategy, and leadership development to one of the world’s most influential technology companies. […]

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Work, Learn, Earn: PM Internship Scheme to Get an Upgrade?
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Work, Learn, Earn: PM Internship Scheme to Get an Upgrade?

Government of India is actively exploring the merger of Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme with PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) to create a more cohesive and impactful employment generation framework. The proposed integration is expected to align internships with permanent job opportunities, offering wage subsidies and incentivizing companies to absorb trained interns into their workforce. The move […]

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Bharti AXA Life Promotes Amber Prakash to VP – HR
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Bharti AXA Life Promotes Amber Prakash to VP – HR

Bharti AXA Life Insurance has promoted Amber Prakash to the role of Vice President – Human Resources. With this elevation, Amber joins the company’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and will lead strategic HR transformation across business lines, reinforcing the insurer’s focus on building a resilient and future-ready workforce. A Journey of Growth: Amber Prakash’s 17-Year […]

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Amazon has Launched a Stricter Performance Review System
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Amazon has Launched a Stricter Performance Review System

Amazon has introduced a new appraisal system that formally integrates its 16 Leadership Principles into employee evaluations. The revamped model, rolled out during the mid-year review cycle of 2025, marks the first time these principles—such as customer obsession, frugality, and inventiveness—will directly influence decisions on salary hikes, promotions, and performance improvement plans. Under the new […]

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Virtual Internship in AI, ML, Python, Data Science- Apply by July 8
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Virtual Internship in AI, ML, Python, Data Science- Apply by July 8

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in partnership with EduSkills Foundation, is offering a free virtual internship for students across India. The internship covers key tech subjects like Python, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, Java, and Web Development. This effort is part of AICTE’s plan to better connect classroom learning […]

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