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Updated on: Mar 2026

Employment

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

Mar 18, 2026

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

Databricks, the global leader in data and artificial intelligence, has significantly scaled its oper...

Hiring

Mar 18, 2026

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Wipro WEGA Partnership with Harness Promises Faster Software Releases

Wipro Limited and Harness have announced a major strategic collaboration aimed at helping global org...

Industry

Mar 18, 2026

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Nestl Opens Nesternship Internship Applications for Students, Graduates

Nestl, the worlds largest food and beverage company, has opened applications for its Nesternship i...

Employment

Mar 18, 2026

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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, 2026Read Story

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, 2026Read Story

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, 2026Read Story

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, 2026Read Story

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, 2026Read Story

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, 2026Read Story

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, 2026Read Story

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, 2026Read Story

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, 2026Read Story

Hiring

75% of Indian Companies are Switching to Fixed-Term Hiring in 2026

The implementation of India’s four new labour codes is driving a fundamental shift in how corporations are hiring their talent. According to a new report by Genius HRTech, nearly 75% of companies expect a significant rise in structured fixed-term employment (FTE) as they align their hiring strategies with the historic reforms that took effect in November 2025. The […]

Mar 17, 2026Read Story

Employment

Two Month Internship in Data Analytics with Stipend 5000/month

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched an 8-week internship in Data Analytics. This program aims to help students build practical skills in a field that is in high demand in today’s digital world. It is available through the AICTE Internship Portal and focuses on closing the gap between classroom learning and […]

Mar 17, 2026Read Story

Industry

Lava International is Changing Lives for Women in Underserved Communities

Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava International is making significant strides in social sustainability by launching a dedicated initiative to integrate women from underserved communities into the high-tech manufacturing sector. By focusing on skill development and financial independence, the company is transforming its production lines into engines of social mobility, ensuring that the benefits of the “Make […]

Mar 17, 2026Read Story