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Global Unemployment Likely To Return To Pre-Pandemic Level In 2023: ILO Report

The report pitched for worldwide financial support for job creation and social protection during multiple crises and shocks, including inflation and the Ukraine situation.

Agriculture Made Compulsory Subject For Classes 6 To 8 In Maharashtra

The NEP 2020 focuses on integrating vocational subjects such as entrepreneurial skills, crafts, traditional and local arts, agriculture, or any other subject that displays local expertise in the curriculum.

Report Calls For 600 Km Of Stormwater Drains To Prevent Urban Floodings In Bengaluru

This year, Bengaluru has experienced waterlogging and floods due to inadequate or non-existent stormwater drains. Knight Frank India suggests allocating Rs 2,800 crores for SWD infrastructure renovation and extension and implementing nature-based solutions with the construction of a new model in the city.

All You Need To Know About Acid Attack Laws In India: Know More

Given that acid attacks can leave lasting physical, emotional, and psychological scars on survivors and that in India, acid attacks are punishable under various laws.

Trouble For Medical Colleges: 150 Institutions At Risk Of Losing Recognition, 40 Already Penalized

Over 150 medical institutions in the country may lose recognition from the National Medical Commission for failing to meet standards and inadequate faculty. The NMC is investigating institutions in multiple states.

Planting For Greener Prayagraj: New Initiative Offers Free Planted Trees With ‘Free Tree’ Scheme

Sangam City residents who want to plant a tree near their homes can call an exclusive toll-free number created by the government. The forest department will come to them and plant the sapling and would bear the entire expense of the sapling and the metal guard surrounding it.

Few Openings, Yet 98% Skilled Employees Ready To Change Job: Survey

The study also found that people are open to new job opportunities regardless of when they started their present job, with almost two-thirds of those who began their tenure as recently as 2022 being active job seekers.

Slow Increase In Women Numbers In Top Indian IT Firms

Women in India's top five IT firms account for 35.4% of the total employee count, as shown by HR firm Xpheno's research. This has increased just 0.6 percentage points from March 2020, when it was 34.8%.

Ex-Meta Employee Claims Outstanding Performance Reviews Didn’t Prevent Job Loss

A former Meta employee said on LinkedIn that she was let go despite constantly receiving excellent performance reviews. She said she took on more work when her team was downsized but that it was "not enough."

Delhi-Based University Faces Backlash For Offering Rs 8,000 Salary For Research Assistant Position

The South Asian University in Delhi has faced severe criticism on Twitter for offering a meagre salary of Rs 8,000 to individuals with PhD, MPhil, or postgraduate degrees to hire them as part-time research assistants.

73% Women Want Companies To Allow Them To Take Menstrual Leave, Finds Survey

Nearly 10,000 women aged 18 to 35 years took part in the survey conducted in multiple cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Patna and Lucknow.

Recession Takes Toll On German Economy, Inflation Hits Consumers

This is due to the significant impact of the rapidly rising prices on the economy, which has been even more severe than initially anticipated. Prices have increased due to dwindling energy supplies from wartime Russia, fueling inflation.

All You Need To Know About Acid Attack Laws In India

The law on acid attacks protects all persons, regardless of their gender or age. An acid attack carried out on a person of any age is punishable under the law. The law also protects foreigners who are survivors of acid attack if it happens in India.

Concerns For Freshers: Study Indicates 40% Decrease In Hiring By India’s IT Sector For FY24

IT companies are likely to reduce their campus hiring by 40% due to solid bench strength, fewer client orders, and uncertainty about when the recession will end.

Kiran Nadar Museum Of Art Unveils Visionary New Building, Redefining India’s Cultural Landscape

Nestled at a strategic location near the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the new KNMA will span over 100,000 square meters along the National Highway (NH8), beckoning visitors to an immersive experience like never before.

Rising Workplace Stress: Deloitte Survey Reveals Alarming Anxiety Levels Among Gen Z

A Deloitte report shows that almost half of Gen Z employees often feel stressed and anxious at work, leading to exhaustion and low energy levels.

Telangana: Five Organs Of 18-Yr-Old Brain-Dead Student Donated By His Family

The youngster’s mother, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law approved to donate his organs under the Jeevandan initiative. Senior officers from the scheme appreciated the gesture of the 18-year-old’s family members.

Nearly 2,00,000 Employees Let Go Worldwide In 2023 As Job Losses Plague Tech Sector

Major companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and others, contributed to the high number of job losses. In total, around 360,000 employees have found themselves unemployed between 2022 and May 2023.

More Millennials And Gen Z Are Taking Up Full Or Part-Time Jobs Due To High Cost Of Living: Study

Gen Zs and millennials would like their employers to offer better career advancement opportunities for part-time workers, more part-time jobs overall, and the option for more flexible hours for full-time employees, the report said, as per the Press Trust of India.

Making the Invisible, Visible: P&G Shiksha Addressing Invisible Learning Gaps

P&G Shiksha has continued its mission of providing access to a holistic education to lesser privileged children, impacting over 35 lakhs, with programs that aim to improve learning outcomes and strengthen educational infrastructure

Amazon Employee Sacked After Returning From Maternity Leave, Netizens React

Badalova, who worked as an Internal Recruiter at Amazon, took to LinkedIn to share the same. She posted that she had been laid off from her previous role as an Internal Recruiter at Amazon after coming back from her maternity leave.

Unbelievable! Waiting Time For Uber Ride In Bengaluru Stuns Twitter Users

The auto-rickshaw appeared to be 24 km from the pickup point, and the wait time was 71 minutes, the same as the flight time from Delhi to Jaipur.

Gaming In India: Battle Between Growth And Taxes?

India's gaming industry is taking the world by storm, with over 300 million gamers and revenue of $2.8 billion in 2023. But with the possibility of a GST hike from 18% on GGR to 28% on Total Prize Pool, the industry's future is uncertain. Will the GST council decide to favor the booming gaming industry, or will it face an existential threat? Check out this video to get a sneak peek into the current state of the gaming world and what lies ahead.

24-Year-Old Software Engineer From Bengaluru Writes Note On Loneliness, Netizens React

A note from a 24-year-old Bengaluru software engineer got trending on Twitter, who wrote about feeling “lonely” and “overwhelmed” in life despite earning 58 lakhs.