Behind Every “Smart” AI Tool Lies a Human Cleaning Up Its ChaosAs artificial intelligence platforms flood the internet with “sloppy” output, a growing number of human workers are being called upon to fi...
04 Sep, 2025, 10.37 AM IST
From earning Rs 5,000 at call centre to now Rs 12 lakh per month: 31-year-old graphic designer recalls relatives considered them ‘low-class’Once scorned for his family's financial struggles, a determined individual transformed his life through graphic design. Starting with meage...
31 Jul, 2025, 05.40 PM IST
4 myths about freelancing as a fresher that need to be debunkedFreelancing is increasingly becoming a primary career path for freshers. Many misconceptions, like the need for years of experience or ease...
11 Mar, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
6 online side-hustle ideas to make moneyThe digital economy has opened up numerous opportunities for online side-hustles. Options include online tutoring, freelance writing, affil...
15 Sep, 2024, 04.02 PM IST
Fancy a career in gaming? Check out the in-demand roles, skills and moreVideo games have evolved from mere leisure activities to lucrative career options, driven by technological advancements and increased acces...
25 Jun, 2024, 04.19 PM IST
Myth Debunking 101: ‘Gig work is unstable and insecure’India's gig economy has evolved with stability in gig work being a key concern. Strategic planning can provide stability despite the lack o...
25 May, 2024, 01.04 PM IST
Freelancer’s guide to the galaxy of danger zones in recruitment platformsThe gig economy is booming globally, with India seeing a surge in freelancers seeking work opportunities. While challenges exist in finding...
10 May, 2024, 12.39 PM IST
Amid layoffs, edtech sharpens its career optionsOrganisations are listing demand for professionals in areas such as interesting and dynamic content creation, specialists in creating deman...
18 Nov, 2023, 06.53 PM IST
68% of Indian freelancers rely on social media for work: ReportIndia's freelancing industry is growing with demand increasing. According to the fifth edition of the Payoneer Freelancer Insights Report, ...
01 Jun, 2023, 12.24 PM IST
Cherry on the cakeBut managing a side hustle is not without complications. To understand the benefits and challenges of balancing a day-job while moonlightin...
02 Sep, 2022, 11.12 PM IST
COVID-19 impact: Pay delays leave freelancers in the coldFreelancers are facing payment delays in view of the Covid-19 outbreak induced lockdown. While domestic payments have been delayed to 24 da...
07 Apr, 2020, 08.43 AM IST
Taylor Swift to the rescue: Singer surprises fans, whose incomes have been hit by Covid-19, with $3000 eachThe pandemic that has caused to world to hit pause has hurt many incomes.
27 Mar, 2020, 08.49 AM IST
New-age techies are turning freelancers and earning much more than beforeShortage of new skills is making many full-time techies to become independent workers. The icing on the cake is they are now earning much m...
24 Oct, 2017, 10.23 AM IST
Gender, location, age matter less in digital economy: Matt Barrie, Founder, Freelancer.comWith 4.5 mn plus users, India represents the second biggest market for us. Most of the employers who hire Indian freelancers come from Indi...
02 Jul, 2017, 12.00 AM IST
Gig economy on rise in India: ReportThe 'gig' or 'shared' economy has become a trend globally and this is characterised by temporary positions and on-demand contracts with ind...
31 Oct, 2016, 04.50 PM IST
More and more IIT undergrads freelancing with startupsWith the rise of startups in India leading to a burgeoning volume of work, an increasing number of startups are employing IIT students.
18 Aug, 2015, 05.35 AM IST
Indian freelancers benefit from rupee slideA number of entrepreneurs , students and homemakers across India are actually benefiting from the rupee slide, having chosen careers as fre...
22 Sep, 2013, 05.40 AM IST