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Cisco Launches Women Summer Internship Program

Cisco has announced its Summer Internship Program, a dedicated initiative aimed at empowering aspiri...

Employment

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RCF Ltd. Appoints Nanda Kulkarni as Executive Director (HRD)

Nanda Kulkarni has been appointed Executive Director (HRD) at Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited (RCF Ltd). This marks an important step in her nearly three years with the company. She assumed charge in February 2026 at the company’s headquarters in Chembur, Mumbai. In her new role, Nanda Kulkarni will lead the Human Resources Development function. […]

Paras Health Appoints Balkishan Sharma as CHRO & BTO

Paras Health has appointed Balkishan Sharma as Chief Human Resources & Business Transformation Officer at its Gurugram headquarters, effective February 2026. In this role, he will lead people strategy and company-wide change efforts as the hospital network advances its growth and operating plans. Extensive Experience Balkishan brings over 18 years of experience in healthcare HR. […]

Hiring

GCCs to Hire Up to 1.4 Lakh Professionals This Year

India’s Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are poised for an explosive year of growth, with industry projections indicating the addition of 1.2 to 1.4 lakh new professionals to their payrolls in 2026. This surge marks a significant shift as multinational corporations increasingly move beyond back-office functions to establish high-value “centers of excellence” in Indian tech hubs. […]

Ouro elevates Anupama Rao as Senior Vice President, Head of People

Ouro, a Financial Services company, has elevated Anupama Rao as Senior Vice President, Head of People, from her previous role as VP, Head of People. In her new role as SVP, Rao will lead global people strategy, talent development, culture, and organizational performance as Ouro grows its fintech business. Extensive Experience Anupama brings nearly two […]

Industry

Why 72% of JSW Employees Backed a Benefits Suspension

In a significant move to stabilize the company’s financial health, employees at JSW Steel have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a temporary agreement to suspend certain non-core benefits. The staff vote, concluded this week, marks a pivotal moment for the Indian steel major as it navigates a challenging global economic environment and fluctuating commodity prices. […]

Technology

Nvidia Triples Code Output; Deploys Codex AI to 30,000 Engineers

In a definitive move toward full-scale automation, Nvidia has officially rolled out the agentic coding tool Codex to its entire engineering workforce of 30,000. This company-wide deployment, announced in mid-February 2026, fulfills CEO Jensen Huang’s directive to automate every possible task within the organization using artificial intelligence. Nvidia Push for “Agentic” Engineering The deployment follows a series […]

Industry

Tech Layoffs 2026: 30,000 Jobs Cut by Amazon, Salesforce, and 25 Others

The global technology sector has faced a turbulent start to 2026, with nearly 30,000 employee layoffs in the first 40 days of the year. Data from industry trackers like Layoffs.fyi reveals that at least 27 major companies, led by giants like Amazon and Salesforce, have implemented deep workforce cuts as they pivot toward AI-centric operations and […]

Employment

Top 03 Internships, Stipend ₹17,000 and Above, Apply by Feb 20

AICTE offers three paid internships with a monthly stipend of ₹17,000 and above. These roles give students and recent graduates real industry experience, guided learning, and the chance to work on live company projects. Interested candidates should check the details and apply before the deadlines. 1. Business Development Associate Internship Harvinn Technologies is hiring a […]

Feb 15, 2026

Mars India Appoints Manish Syag as MD of Pet Nutrition Division

Mars, Incorporated has announced the appointment of Manish Syag as the new Managing Director for its Pet Nutrition business in India. Manish takes over from Salil Murthy. Murthy has been elevated to the role of Global Vice President, Enterprise Transformation for Mars Pet Nutrition, based in London. Manish will lead a portfolio featuring top-tier brands […]

Industry

Cognizant Warns of Anti-Outsourcing Laws and Data Misuse

In its latest annual report for 2025, released in February 2026, IT services giant Cognizant has for the first time extensively flagged significant reputational and operational risks stemming from its heavy reliance on offshore outsourcing. The New Jersey-headquartered firm, which maintains the vast majority of its workforce in India, warned that shifting political sentiments and […]

Hitachi Energy Appoints Balmiki Mishra as Regional HR Leader – APAC

Hitachi Energy appoints Balmiki Mishra as Regional HR Leader – APAC. He will be based in Vadodara, Gujarat, and will lead the people strategy for Asia Pacific region. Balmiki shared the update on LinkedIn, saying he is excited to take on his new role at Hitachi Energy, a company guided by its vision, “Inspire the […]

Survey & Report

AI Boosts Output, Not Layoffs: New ICRIER-OpenAI Study Defends India’s IT Jobs

A new landmark study released on February 14, 2026, by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and supported by OpenAI, suggests that India’s IT sector is successfully navigating the Generative AI (GenAI) transition. Contrary to global fears of mass layoffs, the report titled “AI and Jobs: This Time Is No Different” […]