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Updated on: Mar 2026

Industry

Reality Check for Reality Labs Meta Shifts Away from VR Dominance

Mar 20, 2026

Can Your Employer Fire You for Vaping? Why This Nestl Worker Just Won a Lakh Payout

In a significant ruling for labor rights, an employment tribunal has ordered global food giant Nestl...

Labour Law

Mar 20, 2026

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MobiKwik appoints Anis Pathan as Chief Risk Officer

Leading Indian fintech unicorn MobiKwik has officially announced the appointment of Anis Pathan as i...

Appointments

Mar 19, 2026

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Cyber Security with AI -Month Virtual Internship, Apply by March

AICTE with Extion Infotech, has launched a Cyber Security with AI Advanced Virtual Internship to mee...

Employment

Mar 19, 2026

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Industry

Luxury Hardware Giant Hafele Starts Manufacturing in India: What It Means for You

Hafele, the global leader in furniture fittings and architectural hardware, has officially commenced operations at its new production facility in Maharashtra. This move marks a major milestone in the company’s “Make in India” strategy, transitioning from an import-heavy model to a localized manufacturing ecosystem designed for the South Asian market. Hafele Initial Production: Premium Kitchen […]

Mar 19, 2026

Appointments

BharatPe Appoints Himanshu Verma As Head – POS Business

BharatPe, a prominent leader in India’s digital financial services landscape, has announced a significant leadership move to solidify its presence in the offline payments market. The company has appointed industry veteran Himanshu Verma as the Head of its Point-of-Sale (POS) Business. By integrating payment terminals with its existing suite of financial products—including merchant loans facilitated […]

Mar 19, 2026

Employment

Microsoft Opens Internships in Data Science, UX Research, and Software Engineering

Microsoft has announced multiple internships in India across high-demand domains, including Data Science, UX Research, and Software Engineering. Overview – Internships Microsoft internships are designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to real-world projects, enabling them to work alongside industry experts while contributing to innovative, large-scale solutions. Open to students at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD […]

Mar 19, 2026

Industry

Maharashtra Govt Targets “Fake Job Scams” and Illegal Layoffs in IT Sector

Maharashtra government announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, that it is framing new rules to regulate forced resignations and arbitrary job terminations within the IT sector. Labour Minister Akash Fundkar informed the Legislative Assembly that the state is preparing to establish a dedicated IT Tribunal to provide a specialized grievance redressal mechanism for the industry. Addressing the […]

Mar 19, 2026

Appointments

Sonata Software Appoints Balaji Kumar as Chief HR Officer

Sonata Software has re-appointed Balaji Kumar as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to strengthen its global people strategy. In his new role, Kumar will lead talent management, support leadership growth, and improve workforce effectiveness across key international markets, helping the company build strong teams and drive steady business performance. Extensive Experience and Background Kumar […]

Mar 19, 2026

Industry

NFRA is Flagging Lapses at PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO

India’s audit regulator, the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), has released a series of scathing inspection reports highlighting significant procedural lapses across firms affiliated with global giants PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO. The reports, published on March 16, 2026, expose deep-seated issues ranging from independence breaches and fraud risk miscalculations to the discovery of a […]

Mar 19, 2026

News

Radisson Hotels is Partnering with Tech Giants to Redefine Modern Hospitality

Radisson Hotel Group has announced a landmark strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Deloitte to accelerate its global digital transformation. This multi-year initiative aims to migrate the group’s core infrastructure to the cloud, moving away from traditional data centers to a more agile, scalable, and data-driven operational model. Radisson Hotels Building a Digital-First […]

Mar 19, 2026

News

Struggling with AI ROI? TCS and Pearson’s New Alliance Might Have the Solution

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Pearson have announced a landmark multi-year integrated partnership aimed at redefining global workforce readiness. By combining TCS’s expertise in “Contextual AI” and its robust iON digital platform with Pearson’s world-class learning and assessment capabilities, the collaboration seeks to bridge the critical gap between massive AI investments and measurable productivity gains. […]

Mar 19, 2026

Industry

Forget Traditional Tech: Why Green Entrepreneurship is the Future of ‘Make in India’

As India steers toward its “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision, green entrepreneurship has emerged as the most potent engine for large-scale employment. Recent economic data from 2026 reveals that the green sector now employs over 35 million people, accounting for approximately 7% of the total workforce. Analysts suggest that the shift from traditional industrial models to sustainable, […]

Mar 18, 2026

Labour Law

Is Paternity Leave Finally Coming to India’s Private Sector? What the SC Told the Centre

In a landmark observation emphasizing that childcare is a shared responsibility, the Supreme Court of India has called upon the Central Government to consider framing a formal law for paternity leave. The Court remarked that parenthood is “not a solitary function” and that the legal recognition of a father’s role in early childcare is essential […]

Mar 18, 2026

Appointments

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Appoints Arijit Das as HR Head for Russia

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has stepped Arijit Das into the role of HR Head for its Russia business. He is based in Moscow and took on the role in March 2026. In his new role, he will lead HR work in Russia, with a focus on team strength, talent growth, and company culture in a changing […]

Mar 18, 2026

Employment

State Bank Announces SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2026–27

The SBI Youth for India Fellowship 2026–27 has opened applications, inviting young graduates to take part in a 13-month program focused on rural development and social impact. This initiative gives participants a chance to work closely with rural communities across India in partnership with well-known non-governmental organizations. About Fellowship 2026–27 The fellowship is designed to […]

Mar 18, 2026