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Updated on: Apr 2026
Microsoft Appoints Aparajita Puri as MD- SPT, India & South Asia
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Microsoft Appoints Aparajita Puri as MD- SPT, India & South Asia

Aparajita Puri has joined Microsoft as Managing Director – Strategic Pursuits Team (SPT) for India and South Asia, as the company builds its leadership in a region seeing strong growth in digital and enterprise adoption. She has shared the update on social media platform, LinkedIn, calling her time at McKinsey highly rewarding. In her new […]

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Microsoft Hiring Freeze: Key Azure and Sales Units Hit as AI Costs Surge
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Microsoft Hiring Freeze: Key Azure and Sales Units Hit as AI Costs Surge

Microsoft has reportedly instructed managers across its major revenue-generating divisions, including Azure Cloud and North American Sales, to suspend new hiring. The directive, which surfaced in late March 2026, aims to protect profit margins and rein in costs as the company approaches the end of its fiscal year in June. Managers have been told to halt recruitment for […]

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Sonata Software Appoints Balaji Kumar as Chief HR Officer
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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 […]

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

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Microsoft Integrates Anthropic to Transform Workplace Productivity
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Microsoft Integrates Anthropic to Transform Workplace Productivity

Microsoft has announced a significant strategic shift by integrating Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet model into its new “Copilot Cowork” feature. This move marks a departure from Microsoft’s exclusive reliance on OpenAI. It signals a multi-model approach to dominate the burgeoning market for autonomous AI agents within the workplace. The Evolution of Copilot Cowork Copilot Cowork […]

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Microsoft Techie’s Heartfelt Office Tour for Parents Goes Viral
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Microsoft Techie’s Heartfelt Office Tour for Parents Goes Viral

A heartwarming video capturing a “dream come true” moment for a Microsoft employee has gone viral, highlighting the emotional journey of taking her parents to her workplace for the first time. The video, shared on March 2, 2026, has resonated with millions of viewers across Instagram and LinkedIn. It serves as a powerful reminder of […]

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Microsoft opens Applications for Multiple Internships across Country
Employment

Microsoft opens Applications for Multiple Internships across Country

Microsoft in India has opened applications for a wide range of internship opportunities across India, offering students hands-on exposure to real-world technology, research, and product development environments. The company’s latest internship cycle includes Data Science, UX Research, and other technical roles spread across key locations such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Mumbai, and Noida, with some […]

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Microsoft Appoints Indian Origin Asha Sharma as CEO- Xbox
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Microsoft Appoints Indian Origin Asha Sharma as CEO- Xbox

Tech giant Microsoft has elevated Asha Sharma as its executive vice president and CEO of Xbox Gaming. Her appointment adds to the list of Indian-origin leaders running major U.S. tech firms. These include Alphabet and Google led by Sundar Pichai, Adobe led by Shantanu Narayen, Palo Alto Networks led by Nikesh Arora, and Microsoft under […]

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Microsoft Launches ‘Elevate Emerging Tech’ Internship for March 2026 Batch
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Microsoft Launches ‘Elevate Emerging Tech’ Internship for March 2026 Batch

Edunet Foundation has announced the launch of the Microsoft Elevate Emerging Tech Internship on AI, ML, Azure, and Development & Automation for the March 2026 batch. The nationwide virtual program is designed to equip students with industry-relevant skills in high-growth technology domains and enhance their employability in the digital economy. Industry-Aligned Learning Experience The internship […]

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Rise of the AI Co-Worker: Reshaping the 2026 Tech Workplace
Employment

Rise of the AI Co-Worker: Reshaping the 2026 Tech Workplace

The integration of Agentic AI is fundamentally transforming the modern tech workplace, shifting employee roles from tool users to artificial intelligence orchestrators. Leading firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro have recently partnered with Microsoft to deploy over 200,000 Copilot licenses, signaling a move toward “Frontier Firms”—organizations where humans lead but AI operates. This shift is giving rise to a significant “unbossed” career […]

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Cipla Appoints Arun Kakatkar as Global Chief People Officer
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Cipla Appoints Arun Kakatkar as Global Chief People Officer

Cipla, a leading and rapidly growing global pharmaceutical company, has appointed Arun Kakatkar as its Global Chief People Officer. In this role, Arun will oversee Cipla’s global people strategy, covering talent management, workforce planning, leadership development, and organisational culture across all its operations worldwide. Extensive Experience and Background Arun brings over 25 years of global […]

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Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After 40 Years
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Microsoft Shutters Physical Employee Libraries After 40 Years

In a move that marks the end of a long-standing corporate era, Microsoft has announced the permanent closure of its internal employee libraries. The decision to shutter the Microsoft Library—a fixture of the company’s culture since the 1980s—signals a definitive shift toward digital-first resources and the aggressive integration of Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning. The […]

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