He dropped out of IIT and then landed a job at Microsoft before he turned 20: ‘Stop blaming, get out….’Defying expectations, 19-year-old Ashish Kumar Verma quit IIT Delhi to join Microsoft without a degree. Verma, already a recognized tech pr...
29 Jun, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
IIT Alumni to provide AI training to migrant workers in SingaporeSupported by the Indian High Commission (HCI), the Indian Institutes of Technology Alumni Association - Singapore (IITAAS) on Sunday signed...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Why risk strategy will define India Inc’s next decadeBy converting global risk signals into actionable growth edges, Indian businesses can not only safeguard their operations but also position...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Industry must adopt emerging tech to boost productivity, remain competitive: Steel MinisterUnion Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy has urged the Indian steel industry to embrace emerging technologies like AI and IoT to boost global co...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India is helping shape our global product portfolio, engineering decisions, and technology roadmap: Schneider Electric CHROSchneider Electric's India operations have evolved into a crucial global hub, housing over 38,000 employees and driving enterprise-wide out...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Inside the new management playbook: Why Indian B-Schools say MBA must become a mindsetManagement education in India is evolving beyond placements to foster adaptability and execution for high-growth careers. Experts emphasize...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
A new bunch of AI spin-offs ripe for the pickingIndian tech unicorns are transforming their internal AI tools into independent businesses, mirroring successes like Amazon Web Services and...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
AI adoption gains momentum, returns emerge but infra lags: Industry executivesIndian businesses are increasingly embedding AI, transforming operations and yielding measurable returns. However, legacy infrastructure, s...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Byju's Aakash endgame; Startup deal street wakes upHappy Monday! Byju's US lenders and Manipal are close to sealing a settlement over Aakash. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
22 Jun, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
AI, AI Sir! Indian execs back in the classroom for a fresh chapterOnline education companies such as Coursera, Eruditus, upGrad and Simplilearn are reporting a sharp rise in enrolments over the past year $...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Portfolio careers gain ground as white-collar gig work surges in IndiaThe rise is being driven by younger professionals: nearly 40% of consultants joining the platform in FY26 had between three and eight years...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.06 AM IST
Canadian lender TD tells some employees it will use software to monitor their workIn a bid to refine efficiency, Toronto-Dominion Bank is introducing software to monitor employee activities in its financial crimes and ris...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Workplace as strategy: Steelcase driving performance beyond designThe Indian workplace is transforming, with companies like Steelcase shifting from furniture suppliers to partners in workplace evolution. R...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
OpenAI Academy launches three enterprise AI courses to turn access into capabilityOpenAI Academy has launched three structured enterprise courses, AI Foundations, Applied AI Foundations, and Agents and Workflows, designed...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
War and AI force India Inc to rethink huge office dealsLarge office leasing deals in India are experiencing extended closing times as companies adopt a cautious approach to expansion amid geopol...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.43 AM IST