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Jobs, an informal reference to the employment or occupation of individuals, is a key metric to assess the health of an economy. The demand for jobs cuts across both rural and urban regions. In the latter, the jobs that are in demand are a mix of white and blue-collar jobs, whereas, the countryside offers jobs that are mostly related to farm labour. The demand for jobs also reflects the prevalent rate of unemployment in a country. A high unemployment rate reflects an increased demand for jobs. According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the unemployment rate dropped to 6.57 percent in January 2022. This was the lowest since March 2021. The highest unemployment rate was recorded in Haryana, at 23.4 percent, as per the CMIE data for January, followed by 18.9 percent in Rajasthan. The lowest for the month was recorded in Telangana, at 0.7 percent. The lack of jobs, however, is not entirely encapsulated by the prevalent unemployment rate. The issue of underemployment also exists in an array of economies, where the highly educated individuals fail to secure jobs as per their calibre. By lack of jobs, the youth also refer to the lack of employment opportunities as per their calibre or in accordance to their wage expectations. More

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  • IIT graduate gets job at Amazon, father's one-word reply wins internet

    The techie's post quickly gained traction, with users across platforms finding the moment both relatable and reflective of a broader cultural theme: understated parental pride.

  • Jeff Bezos says his 10 years' work experience improved chances of Amazon's success

    Jeff Bezos says his 10 years' work experience improved chances of Amazon's success

    While some entrepreneurs have built billion-dollar startups without formal education or work experience, Jeff Bezos called them 'the exception'.

  • Toyota, Reliance Consumer Products among 13 companies to invest Rs 27,607 crore in Karnataka, creating 8,704 jobs

    Toyota, Reliance Consumer Products among 13 companies to invest Rs 27,607 crore in Karnataka, creating 8,704 jobs

    The proposals were cleared at the 66th meeting of the State High-Level Clearance Committee which was chaired by chief minister Siddaramaiah.

  • Woman quits banking after 14 years in JPMorgan caused burnout: 'I don't blame the bank alone'

    Woman quits banking after 14 years in JPMorgan caused burnout: 'I don't blame the bank alone'

    During her time at JPMorgan, Wilma Ramony de Souza worked long hours and travelled constantly. 'My six-year relationship ended because I rarely saw my boyfriend; I missed birthdays and Mother's Day,' she said.

  • Indian-origin executive says Goldman Sachs hired him after 39 interviews. Then he quit

    Indian-origin executive says Goldman Sachs hired him after 39 interviews. Then he quit

    Sharran Srivatsaa’s hiring journey at the Wall Street giant involved an unusual 46-second interview that tested coachability over confidence.

  • Google rejected Ragini Das in 2013. Now she heads its startup arm in India: 'Felt like destiny'

    Google rejected Ragini Das in 2013. Now she heads its startup arm in India: 'Felt like destiny'

    Ragini Das said she accepted the job at Google after two months of conversations with their team. 'We’re on a mission to support thriving startups around the world,' she said.

  • Gurgaon couple quit corporate jobs to travel full-time, go viral. 'Family called us stupid but...'

    Gurgaon couple quit corporate jobs to travel full-time, go viral. 'Family called us stupid but...'

    The couple charges collaborators anywhere between Rs 5,000 to Rs 15,000 depending upon the deliverables, and said that they are experimenting with their storytelling to figure out what resonates with their over 28,000 followers.

  • OPINION | KRBL episode is a milestone in ensuring board accountability

    OPINION | KRBL episode is a milestone in ensuring board accountability

    Independent director Anil Chaudhary’s resignation was extraordinary: it was accompanied by a detailed account of governance issues at the company. It stands out when seen in the backdrop of the poor record of Independent Directors in protecting stakeholder interest

  • Gig roles seen as career steps by workers, but employers stick to short-term hires: Report

    Gig roles seen as career steps by workers, but employers stick to short-term hires: Report

    The survey, conducted between April and September 2025, reveals that two in three job seekers are actively pursuing full-time roles.

  • Interview: Closer India-China ties viable, but ‘plus-one’ strategy must stay, says Kaushik Basu

    Interview: Closer India-China ties viable, but ‘plus-one’ strategy must stay, says Kaushik Basu

    The former chief economic adviser to the Indian government also advocated a 'progressive tax on the rich that ought to be transferred to help the poor'

  • CEO who interviewed over 500 candidates shares 3 red flags he spots in job interviews

    CEO who interviewed over 500 candidates shares 3 red flags he spots in job interviews

    The Colorado-based CEO says interviews aren’t just about skills — they’re a preview of how candidates will show up day after day. 'Help them imagine what a great choice you’d be,' Eli Rubel says.

  • Karnataka industries minister holds talks with Japan’s JFE Shoji to revive NGEF Hubballi

    Karnataka industries minister holds talks with Japan’s JFE Shoji to revive NGEF Hubballi

    Karnataka Industries Minister leading a high-level Karnataka delegation to Japan to attract investments

  • OPINION | The growing importance of skills in shaping employability

    OPINION | The growing importance of skills in shaping employability

    In India's evolving job market, employers are prioritising practical skills over academic qualifications. Skill-based hiring, online certifications, and vocational training are reshaping career paths, driving innovation and economic progress

  • Karnataka: Honda’s Rs 600 crore electric two-wheeler manufacturing unit to start operations soon

    Karnataka: Honda’s Rs 600 crore electric two-wheeler manufacturing unit to start operations soon

    A state government-led delegation headed by Industries Minister MB Patil is in Japan and held talks with Tokyo Electron, Mitsubishi Electric, Honda, Yokogawa Electric, and Restar to attract investments and expand trade.

  • Mark Zuckerberg is paying US workers Rs 4,850 an hour to build Hindi AI chatbots for India: Report

    Mark Zuckerberg is paying US workers Rs 4,850 an hour to build Hindi AI chatbots for India: Report

    Meta’s decision to hire contractors fluent in Hindi to train AI chatbots signals a more hands-on approach in shaping culturally relevant digital personas for India.

  • Amazon, Flipkart expand fulfilment centres, create 4 lakh seasonal jobs ahead of flagship festival season sales

    Amazon, Flipkart expand fulfilment centres, create 4 lakh seasonal jobs ahead of flagship festival season sales

    The new fulfillment centers, micro-warehouses, and quick commerce networks are set to speed up deliveries across metros and Tier-2 cities amid the festival season rush.

  • Statistics, labour ministries should collaborate to track impact of PM Viksit Bharat Scheme: Labour secretary

    Statistics, labour ministries should collaborate to track impact of PM Viksit Bharat Scheme: Labour secretary

    MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg noted that India’s statistical system is moving towards deeper reforms, with a strong emphasis on district-level granularity and timeliness

  • Employment in industries rises 5.92 percent to 1.84 crore in FY24: Govt survey

    Employment in industries rises 5.92 percent to 1.84 crore in FY24: Govt survey

    Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka are the top five states in respect of employment.

  • Job Hugging: The silent threat to India’s skill ambition

    Job Hugging: The silent threat to India’s skill ambition

    India's educated youth face underemployment, with limited formal sector absorption. Job-hugging stifles innovation, wage growth, and skill upgrades, threatening economic dynamism amid automation and a stagnant talent market

  • Open AI’s Pragya Misra on India hiring and expansion: "Lots of announcements coming up"

    Open AI’s Pragya Misra on India hiring and expansion: "Lots of announcements coming up"

    The Public Policy & Partnerships Lead at OpenAI, revealed how Indian farmers using AI for crop guidance, pest management, and mandi selection have already seen incomes rise by 35%.

  • Mumbai CEO wants to hire 'doom-scrollers' who use Instagram, YouTube for over 6 hours a day

    Mumbai CEO wants to hire 'doom-scrollers' who use Instagram, YouTube for over 6 hours a day

    Monk-E’s latest hiring call turns compulsive scrolling into a full-time gig, sparking cultural commentary and career envy across LinkedIn

  • Scientific Method and Shastras: Can the twain ever meet?

    Scientific Method and Shastras: Can the twain ever meet?

    A new education policy to provide students from gurukuls direct entry into IITs is an example of misplaced inclusivity. Indian Knowledge Systems ought to be subjects of serious study. But to mix them with a system that is fundamentally different in its approach to accumulation of knowledge risks diluting one of India’s premium brands: IIT

  • Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Empowering youth and boosting employment

    Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Empowering youth and boosting employment

    The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY) aims to generate 3 crore jobs by 2027, focusing on youth employment, formalising jobs, and enhancing social security across sectors, particularly manufacturing

  • PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Govt's jobs portal for employment generation goes live

    PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Govt's jobs portal for employment generation goes live

    The scheme will provide an aid Rs 15,000 to youths getting private jobs for the first time and also provide benefits to the employers for employment generation

  • Ex-Google executive says idea of AI creating jobs is ’100% crap’: 'That’s a capitalist lie'

    Ex-Google executive says idea of AI creating jobs is ’100% crap’: 'That’s a capitalist lie'

    'There will be a time where most incompetent CEOs will be replaced,' Mo Gawdat, who now runs his own startup, said.

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