TRENDS
Air Force Day 2024: Want to join the Indian Air Force? Veterans tell us what it takes to be an IAF officer
How to become a successful IAF officer: Indian Air Force veterans tell us what intangible qualities define true leadership in the skies. Plus, the technical requirements to join IAF, including age criteria and entrance tests.
BUSINESS
India Inc expected to offer 9.5% salary hike in 2025: Aon study
The findings are part of the first phase of the 30th Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2024-25. The study analysed data across 1,176 companies from over 40 industries between July and August 2024.
BUSINESS
IT union NITES locks horn with Karnataka govt over Infosys onboarding delays
On August 20, Pune-based IT union Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES) submitted a complaint against Infosys for the “ongoing exploitation and unprofessional treatment” of over 2,000 young engineering graduates.
BUSINESS
Israel-Hamas conflict: Indian workers cope as war completes a year
Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the main challenge for people like 40-year-old caregiver Puspur Sarangadhar is insufficient work opportunities unlike pre-war times, reducing his income by 30 percent. That cut goes deep since inflation and food prices are running rampant.
EDUCATION
Trump Vs Harris: Which US political party in power will benefit Indian students?
India has sent more than 3 lakh students to the US in the academic year 2023-24 as colleges there benefit from less favourable immigration policies in other countries, as per Institute of International Education India.
BUSINESS
SEMICON India 2024: All about jobs, talent, compensation in semiconductor industry
From semiconductor technician and semiconductor design engineer to research scientists, many more jobs will have to be created and filled to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of having an Indian chip in every device globally.
EDUCATION
GST exemption for research grants: Private university see a ray of hope
The exemption applies to universities and research centres that have been established by state or central government law.
EDUCATION
‘Canada dream’ no more? Indian students, parents forced to reassess study abroad plan
From September, students at private colleges offering licensed courses are not eligible for Post-Graduation Work Permits, which means only those at public or high-standard private institutions can obtain work permits after graduation.
EDUCATION
Here are the top Masters in Management colleges with highest salary package in India
Further, the ranking is also done on a ‘Weighted salary’, which is an average alumni salary three years after completion, US$ PPP equivalent, with adjustment for variations between sectors.
EDUCATION
How architecture schools are preparing students for jobs of future
Educators agree that disruptions force educational institutions to introspect and revisit their pedagogy, It's not always necessary to revamp curriculum that is solely dependent on short-lived changes appears to be a common refrain amid a massive disruption architecture as a profession.
BUSINESS
Why Tech Mahindra Chief People Officer Richard Lobo swears by the 70/20/10 feedback rule
Robots replacing humans, rise of skill passport: Tech Mahindra CHRO Richard Lobo’s new book ‘Human At Work’ tries to soothe these office fears.
BUSINESS
HR doesn't care if you were school prefect 7-8 years ago: What to say, what not to say in your CV
Wondering how to write a resume that stands out? Career experts say discontinue practices like writing your full address and highlight your recent and relevant experiences rather than everything you have achieved thus far.
BUSINESS
Centre asks Karnataka to take action against Infosys over onboarding delays
The Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate in August lodged a complaint against Infosys for the 'ongoing exploitation and unprofessional treatment' of over 2,000 young engineering graduates. Infy has since issued final offer letters to 2,000 freshers
BUSINESS
Skill-first hiring emerges as a game-changer but challenges remain
A recent study by EY and iMocha finds that 83 per cent of employees are against a job switch at their respective workplaces that puts a premium in skills-first approach.
BUSINESS
Global Fintech Fest 2024: India's fintech boom marred by talent shortage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 30 said that the fintech industry has received an investment of more than $31 billion in the last 10 years and the startups in this space have recorded a growth of over 500 percent.
BUSINESS
What Olympians can teach corporate leaders about resilience, motivation and reinventing themselves after a high-stakes event
Industry experts say if the organisation has a prevalent culture of fear, then the teams will be dysfunctional, and they will look for trading blames. Here's what corporates can learn from Olympics and Paralympics athletes.
BUSINESS
No layoffs due to GenAI: Infosys, Wipro, HCL reps say the focus is on talent augmentation instead of replacement
Talent strategy in the age of AI: In a relief to corporate soldiers, some of India’s largest information technology (IT) firms say the focus is more on using GenAI to upgrade professionals' skills rather than replacing them.
EDUCATION
UGC allows UK's University of Southampton to open India campus in Delhi-NCR
The India campus of University of Southampton in Delhi-NCR will deliver education, research and knowledge exchange and enterprise activity in the country, the institute said in a statement.
EDUCATION
Student suicide deaths in India: 5 states account for half of national total, study reveals
Spike in student suicides in India: Maharashtra reported the highest number of student suicides at 1,764, followed by Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
EDUCATION
These UK university courses are most in demand from India
Over the last few years, the University of Manchester has been seeing an increasing interest among Indian students across subjects within humanities
BUSINESS
Private hospitals ramp up security to ensure safety for women staff
Authorities are integrating technology and beefing up safety norms at their entry gates in a bid to prevent re-run of the Kolkata tragedy.
BUSINESS
SMFG India Credit to hire 4,000 in line with employment linked incentive schemes
The company expects around 90-95 percent of the hires to come from rural areas
BUSINESS
Emirates Group to boost workforce by 25% amid growth plans
The aviation major aims to hire over 5,000 cabin crew members adding to the current team of 22,700.
EDUCATION
Young India Skills University will play a critical role in reducing unemployment: Telangana IT Minister
The institute is an important endeavour that aligns with Telangana's objective of transforming the area between Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road (ORR) and the upcoming Regional Ring Road (RRR) into a thriving industrial hub, Duddilla Sridhar Babu, the state's Minister for IT and Industries, told Moneycontrol.
