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The NITI Aayog functions as the primary public policy think tank for the Government of India, playing a pivotal role in driving economic development and fostering cooperative federalism. Headed by the Prime Minister and led by Vice Chairperson Suman Bery, NITI Aayog includes ex-officio members like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Narendra Singh Tomar. NITI Aayog offers an

Deloitte, a prominent member of the ‘big four’ consulting firms, is pioneering an innovative strategy to mitigate the impact of mass layoffs by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the face of the unprecedented uncertainty that has engulfed the job sector over the last 14-15 months, the advent of AI and the deployment of various companies’ AI and

Renowned industrialist Harsh Goenka, known for sharing motivational content on social media, sparked a wave of amusement with a recent tweet. The RPG Enterprises Chairman expressed a desire for a conversation between Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and socialite Orhan ‘Orry’ Awatramani on the contentious topic of a 70-hour workweek. In his tweet, Mr. Goenka shared a split image of

Deloitte, a global professional services firm, has a robust presence in India with a workforce of around 120,000 employees, constituting nearly 25 percent of its global workforce. CEO Romal Shetty shared plans to expand the team by hiring 40,000-50,000 new employees in the next four to five years. In an interview with Business Today TV, Shetty expressed excitement about the

The Information Technology (IT) and Information Technology-Enabled Services (ITES) industry has witnessed a consistent monthly increase in hiring as organizations prioritize engaging apprentices. This strategic approach is seen as a means to reduce workforce costs, build a skilled talent pool, and foster employee loyalty and retention, as outlined in the recent ‘Apprentice Skill Trends Report’ by business solutions provider Quess

In a recent statement, Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy emphasized the urgent need for governments to prioritize and expedite infrastructure projects. Murthy proposed a shift from the traditional single work shift to three shifts in order to propel progress and development in the industry. Drawing parallels with other ambitious nations, he highlighted the common practice of two work shifts contributing

In the vibrant landscape of Singapore’s technology industry, a formidable challenge has emerged—an urgent need to bolster the workforce. The demand for skilled professionals is reaching unprecedented levels, with a staggering 260,000 positions earmarked to address critical gaps in various sectors, including technology, IT & Software, Banking, and Engineering. The stringent regulations surrounding overseas-worker visas have sent ripples across industries,

In a bid to reduce operational costs, Dunzo, a quick-commerce startup and a significant recipient of investments from Google, has made a strategic shift by moving all employee accounts from Google Workspace to Zoho. This move is expected to result in a cost reduction of at least one-third for Dunzo, a company that has been facing financial challenges since July,

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy recently shared his perspective on the disparity between traditional career paths and the challenges of entrepreneurship. In a candid interview with Money control, Murthy asserted that while becoming a software engineer or financial analyst is relatively easy, venturing into entrepreneurship demands substantial effort. Renowned for his thought-provoking statements, Murthy had stirred a nationwide debate just

In a concerning incident at Tata Consultancy Services‘ (TCS) Think Campus in Electronic City, Bengaluru, employees were evacuated from the premises following a bomb threat. The threat, reported in the B block of the campus on a Tuesday morning, was later revealed to be a hoax. Local media indicated that the threat was allegedly orchestrated by a disgruntled ex-employee based