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Updated on: Feb 2024

Work Model

Cognizant India asked employees to work from office thrice a week

Feb 29, 2024

Bhavish Aggarwal launches Krutrim AI an AI chatbot like ChatGPT

The Ola founder and chairman, Bhavish Aggarwal, recently unveiled Krutrim AI, an artif...

Industry

Feb 28, 2024

Latest news: Bhavish Aggarwal launches Krutrim AI an AI chatbot like ChatGPT - SightsIn Plus

Infosys InfyMe to allow select WFH for days a month

Recently in January, IT giant,nbspInfosysnbspsaid it wont force employees to Return to Office b...

Work Model

Feb 28, 2024

Latest news: Infosys InfyMe to allow select WFH for days a month - SightsIn Plus

TCS reaffirms its hiring plans, no reductions- CEO, Krithivasan

According to PTI report, Indias largest IT services provider, Tata Consultancy Services TCS...

Industry

Feb 28, 2024

Latest news: TCS reaffirms its hiring plans, no reductions- CEO, Krithivasan - SightsIn Plus

Industry

Education Minister launches SWAYAM Plus platform to promote employment-oriented programs

The Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the SWAYAM Plus Platform. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Platform will widen the scope of the classroom adding 43 million students of Higher Education students and working professionals. “The courses are needed for the industry, futuristic courses such as semi-conductors, […]

Feb 28, 2024

Hiring

Deloitte hires Interns and diverse jobs for professionals, Apply here

Deloitte, one of the Big Four accounting firms in India is hiring Interns and other diverse jobs for professionals across the country. Deloitte is particularly renowned for its industry-focused approach, offering specialized services for sectors such as technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer products. Internship at Deloitte The placement will be in the Internal Audit Market […]

Feb 28, 2024

Industry

Which is “best” among big four firms- Deloitte, PwC, KPMG & EY

Determining the “best” among the Big Four accounting firms—Deloitte, PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), KPMG, and EY (Ernst & Young)—is a complex task as each firm possesses unique strengths and competencies. When evaluating which firm might be the best fit for your needs, it’s essential to consider various factors, including the scope of services, global reach, industry expertise, […]

Feb 28, 2024

Layoffs

Sony PlayStation division to cut 900 jobs: Read CEO Message

PlayStation maker Sony Interactive Entertainment will lay off overall headcount globally by 8% or about 900 people, subject to local law and consultation processes. The employees across the globe, including the studios are impacted. Jim Ryan, President & CEO, Sony Interactive Entertainment, said, “Through discussions over the past few months about the evolving economic landscape, […]

Feb 28, 2024

Hiring

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is hiring for Paid Internship; Apply

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is inviting applications for Paid Internship as Research Intern in Systems and ML. The candidates at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) will have the opportunity to learn state-of-the-art topics on distributed systems and data science and apply them to projects of national importance such as autonomous vehicles, genomics, COVID-19 management, […]

Feb 28, 2024

Survey & Report

Companies prioritize employee well-being & wealth creation- ADP

According to the recently released research by ADP, employee well-being, including financial well-being and wealth creation, has become a key priority for Indian organizations in 2024. A significant 62% of companies state that employee well-being is the top consideration in their HR strategy for the year. Employers are actively considering AI as a tool to […]

Feb 28, 2024

Industry

Union Minister Launches Investor Information & Analytics Platform

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Jal Shakti, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched ‘Investor Information and Analytics Platform’ developed by IIT Madras. On the launch of ‘Investor Information and Analytics Platform’, The IT Minister, Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized that a holistic approach is crucial for comprehensively researching the innovation ecosystem, […]

Feb 28, 2024

Movement

Vijay Shekhar Sharma Resigned as Paytm Payments Bank Chairman

An Indian multinational financial technology company, Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma has stepped down from his position as non-executive Chairman. He also resigned as a board member of Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) ahead of the March 15 deadline to wind down its business. The company in the filing said, “OCL supports PPBL’s move of opting for […]

Feb 27, 2024

Hiring

Amazon is hiring for over 15000 jobs in India; Details Apply

An American multinational technology company, Amazon is on a hiring spree in India and Globally. The company has posted over 15000 Jobs on LinkedIn. Recently, Amazon India announced the Amazon Future Engineer Program in Andhra Pradesh. The program aims to empower 10,000 students with computer science education by the 2024-25 academic year, with a projected impact […]

Feb 27, 2024

Layoffs

Expedia to cut 1,500 jobs; Bosch Group & Cisco sack employees

Expedia, the online travel platform, would be reducing its global workforce by approximately 1,500 employees, which constitutes about 9% of its total staff. This decision is part of the company’s efforts to undergo an “organizational and technological transformation.” An Expedia Group spokesperson said, “This year we will be reviewing our operations which we expect will […]

Feb 27, 2024

Industry

Esri India launches online MMGEIS program; undergraduate Apply

Esri India, a leading provider of end-to-end Geographic Information Systems (GIS) solutions, has recently announced the launch of the pilot program for Master Mentors Geo-enabling Indian Scholars (MMGEIS) in collaboration with the Centre for Knowledge Sovereignty (CKS). The program aims to make India a global skilling and innovation hub for geospatial technology and foster a […]

Feb 27, 2024

Industry

TCS iON offers a 15-day free digital certification program

TCS iON Career Edge – Young Professional is a free-to-access 15-day career preparedness course that has been designed with the intent to equip the youth of today with core employability skills to take on the future. 14 Modules Assessment will be done on the 15th day. What You Will Learn Under the TCS iON Career Edge […]

Feb 27, 2024