US banks rely on a 65-year-old programming language; companies are paying a premium for developers who know itA 1959 programming language, COBOL, is powering global finance and government systems. As experienced programmers retire, companies face a ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
30 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
From $22 billion to zero: Success, not failure, brought Byju downByju's, once a $22 billion edtech giant, has collapsed. Founder Byju Raveendran faces jail for contempt. The company's downfall stems from ...
27 May, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
SIP without outcome: Many investors do it randomly without linking to life goals; how to make it workMost people do not underinvest because they are unaware of the reality or are careless. They underinvest because nobody showed them the fut...
22 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
FDE emerges hottest role in AI market, commands big pay premiumThe forward deployed engineer (FDE) has emerged as the hottest job in AI, with companies like OpenAI and Google offering substantial compen...
18 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Smaller teams, fewer replacements guiding GCC 2.0 ops playbookGlobal Capability Centres in India are starting smaller and using AI to boost output. Companies are no longer replacing every departing emp...
12 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
03 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
IT firms refresh game as Gen Z employees move on fasterThe Indian IT sector is currently witnessing a wave of replacement hiring, largely driven by the rapid job transitions of Gen Z workers. Un...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
IT reworks hiring for Gen Z; HCLTech CEO on AIHappy Thursday! India’s IT sector is seeing a sharp rise in replacement hiring as Gen Z professionals switch jobs faster. This and more in ...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
IT firms redraw hiring strategies as GenZ moves on fasterIndia's IT sector is experiencing a surge in replacement hiring. Gen Z professionals are leaving jobs at a faster rate, prompting companies...
23 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Test-prep players adapt as legal education attracts wider talent poolIndia’s law entrance test-prep market is expanding steadily, driven by rising demand for legal education and growing participation beyond m...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
AI talent gap of nearly 40% emerges as biggest bottleneck for GCC growth: Quess reportIndia's Global Capability Centres are grappling with a significant talent deficit in AI and data skills. This shortage, now at 38-42%, is a...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
What are interdisciplinary courses and why are they gaining popularity?Universities are shifting towards interdisciplinary courses. These programmes blend multiple subjects, preparing students for real-world ch...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
AI in 2026 and beyond: The new admissions filter no one can afford to ignoreAI is transforming the job market. Universities are adapting admissions to assess AI readiness. Students need to demonstrate responsible AI...
05 Apr, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Digital niche, super niche skills demand surge since April-June: ReportAccording to data from business solutions provider Quess, demand for talent with digital niche and super niche skills including Full Stack,...
14 Sep, 2021, 03.53 PM IST
Demand for niche skills to increase in coming years: ExpertsAccording to a recent ManpowerGroups report, though new ways of working are emerging, yet inequality and skills gap is widening.
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