Era of software and MBA is over; time to respect welders, plumbers and electricians: Chief Economic Advisor Nageswaran"The technological advance cannot take away your employability. So you should equip yourself with trade skills. The globalising world gave ...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
Psychology says people who can’t tie their shoelaces but solve impossible math problems may have an advantage: The surprising reason our brains work this wayThe most important takeaway is that intelligence cannot be reduced to a single score or trait. It is a complex combination of different abi...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
AI is making blue collar workers like electricians, mechanics richer than office workersArtificial intelligence is creating new, lucrative roles for skilled tradespeople in India, with demand for electricians, HVAC technicians,...
15 Jun, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
IITian feels his life is ‘over’: ‘Unemployed, watching my savings disappear…’An IIT graduate, unemployed at 26, shared his struggles on Reddit after his AI/ML career aspirations didn't materialize. He felt lost after...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Amid layoffs in job market, how this WFH woman used ChatGPT to increase her salary from Rs 10 LPA to Rs 80 LPARitu Maurya achieved a remarkable salary jump, increasing her annual income from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 80 lakh within a year. Instead of relying...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
‘I lost my job to AI’: 24-year-old Meta data scientist says layoff was more relief than pain, big tech jobs are no longer safeLayoff news: A 24-year-old Meta data scientist, Moyan Chen, believes AI contributed to her layoff after less than a year. The experience ha...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
AI can be more disruptive as it targets both cognitive and skill-based jobs: CEA NageswaranAI's impact on jobs is broader than past tech shifts, affecting both cognitive and skill-based roles, according to chief economic adviser V...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Death of the CV: AI is making soft skills the new hiring currency. Here's how that benefits youArtificial intelligence is leading to a surge of identical resumes, forcing recruiters to look beyond CVs and focus more on soft skills and...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Google to invest $50 million to train over 300,000 workers for construction and technical jobsGoogle is investing fifty million dollars to train more than three hundred thousand workers. This initiative targets construction and techn...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Why Google is investing millions in electricians, welders and pipefitters in the age of AIGoogle is investing $50 million through Google.org to train over 300,000 American workers for skilled trades like electrical work and weldi...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
AI to bring more jobs; Indian engineers must focus on collaboration: Microsoft's Rajiv KumarIndian engineers should embrace Artificial Intelligence, as it's expected to create more opportunities than disrupt jobs. A senior Microsof...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
What is Germany's Qualified Employment Visa and who can apply?Germany's Qualified Employment visa offers a pathway for non-EU skilled workers with recognized qualifications to secure jobs. Applicants n...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
'Living his dream': Bangalore remote worker earns Rs 4.5 lakh post-tax + Rs 1 lakh from freelance, hits gym off-peak and travels freely on US jobA Bengaluru professional is reportedly earning ₹4.5 lakh monthly post-tax from a US remote job, supplemented by ₹1 lakh from freelance work...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Meta to launch America's workforce academy for guaranteed job placement with $115 million first year investmentMeta is launching America's Workforce Academy (AWA), a nationwide program designed to fast-track individuals into long-term careers in skil...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Global tech major Salesforce to skill one million learners with AI-focused skills by 2030Global tech firm Salesforce will train one million Indians in AI skills by 2030. This initiative, launched in Hyderabad, will use governmen...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildoutThe cost-free program, America's Workforce Academy, will end in guaranteed job offers to graduates, the company said in a statement. A Meta...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST