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Updated on: Mar 2026

Appointments

Dr. Reddys Laboratories Appoints Arijit Das as HR Head for Russia

Mar 18, 2026

State Bank Announces SBI Youth for India Fellowship

The SBI Youth for India Fellowship has opened applications, inviting young graduates to take...

Employment

Mar 18, 2026

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Is Your Tech Job Safe? AI Productivity Shift at Meta Could Change Hiring Forever

Meta Platforms is reportedly preparing for its largest workforce reduction in history, with plans to...

Employment

Mar 18, 2026

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No LPG to Cook, No Way to Work The Dual Crisis Hitting Indias Manufacturing Labor

A severe shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas LPG cylinders has ignited a fresh crisis in Indias a...

Employment

Mar 18, 2026

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Hiring

Databricks to Train 5 Lakh Indians in AI Skills Through Bengaluru National Academy

Databricks, the global leader in data and artificial intelligence, has significantly scaled its operations in India, driven by a three-year, $250 million (approximately ₹2,100 crore) investment commitment. As of March 2026, the company’s India workforce has reached nearly 1,000 employees, doubling its size within a year to meet the explosive enterprise demand for AI-driven transformation. Bengaluru as a […]

Mar 18, 2026

Industry

Wipro WEGA Partnership with Harness Promises 75% Faster Software Releases

Wipro Limited and Harness have announced a major strategic collaboration aimed at helping global organizations accelerate their software delivery cycles using artificial intelligence. By integrating Wipro’s agent-native delivery platform, WEGA, with the Harness AI Software Delivery Platform, the partnership seeks to eliminate the manual bottlenecks that often slow down innovation after code is written. Wipro-Harness Partnership: Solving […]

Mar 18, 2026

Employment

Nestlé Opens Nesternship Internship Applications for Students, Graduates

Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, has opened applications for its Nesternship internship program for students and recent graduates. Program Overview Nestlé presents Nesternship Internship, its flagship program, designed for students and recent graduates seeking real-world experience with a global brand. The program offers a one-month learning experience where participants work on real […]

Mar 18, 2026

Employment

Google and Amazon Overtake McKinsey as India’s Top Dream Employers for Gen Z in 2026

The traditional allure of consulting and FMCG giants is facing a significant challenge as global technology leaders—Google, Microsoft, and Amazon—emerge as the top “dream employers” for India’s Gen Z. According to the Unstop Talent Report 2026, titled “Era of Human + AI: Decoding India’s Talent Landscape,” young professionals are drastically redefining workplace success, prioritizing personal growth and transparency […]

Mar 18, 2026

Appointments

Giesecke+Devrient Appoints Rohit Mogra as Head – HR

Giesecke+Devrient has named Rohit Mogra as Head of Human Resources, starting March 2026. Based in Gurugram, he will lead the company’s people strategy in India. His focus will be on improving people practices, building a strong performance culture, and raising overall work standards. He will also work on building a strong customer-first mindset across teams. […]

Mar 18, 2026

News

LTIMindtree and IIT Kharagpur Partner to Build India’s Next Generation of AI Experts

LTM Limited (LTIMindtree) has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) to accelerate AI skills development across its global workforce. This collaboration marks a significant step in the company’s recent rebranding and its pivot toward becoming an AI-centric technology powerhouse. LTIMindtree Bridging Academic Excellence and Industry Application The partnership […]

Mar 17, 2026

Industry

Cognizant Launches AI Factory: The New Shortcut to Enterprise-Scale GenAI

Cognizant has announced the global launch of the Cognizant AI Factory, a sophisticated platform designed to accelerate the integration of generative AI (GenAI) into core business operations. This move marks a significant expansion of the company’s AI infrastructure capabilities, aimed at moving clients beyond small-scale pilots toward full-scale, value-driven enterprise implementation. Cognizant Industrializing AI Production The […]

Mar 17, 2026

Appointments

Procter & Gamble India Appoints Robin Thadathil as CHRO

Procter & Gamble India has elevated Robin Thadathil as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), starting April 1, 2026. In this role, he will lead the company’s people strategy and support business goals across India. Robin brings many years of HR experience within P&G, having worked in different regions and roles. He will take […]

Mar 17, 2026

Employment

Infosys Summer Internship 2026 Under InStep, Apply Now

Infosys, India’s second-largest IT major, has opened applications for its InStep internship program. This program gives students a chance to work on real projects in different fields. Students from partner universities in India and other countries can apply at any time of the year. Work Experience and Learning InStep is Infosys’s main global internship program. […]

Mar 17, 2026

Industry

The Global War Hits Your Lunch: TCS, Infosys, and Wipro Ask Staff to Bring Tiffins

India’s leading IT corridors are facing an unprecedented logistical challenge as a severe commercial LPG shortage forces industry titans like Infosys, TCS, Cognizant, and Wipro to drastically curtail cafeteria services. Since March 11, 2026, thousands of tech professionals across Bengaluru, Pune, and Chennai have been advised to “pack lunch boxes from home” as on-campus kitchens struggle to […]

Mar 17, 2026

Appointments

Barclays Appoints Shilpa Shah as MD – Talent Acquisition & Skills

Barclays, a British universal bank has named Shilpa Shah as Managing Director – Talent Acquisition & Skills. Based in London, Shilpa will lead global hiring, skills development, and workforce planning. At Barclays, she will help shape hiring plans, build leadership pipelines, and align skills with the bank’s digital and business needs. Extensive Experience Shilpa joins […]

Mar 17, 2026

Employment

India’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9%: Key Takeaways from February’s Job Data

India’s overall unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above declined marginally to 4.9% in February 2026, down from 5% in January. This data comes from the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data indicates a steadying labor market, specifically bolstered by a significant recovery in […]

Mar 17, 2026