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
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
Forget rising fuel costs, Delhi-NCR apartment residents may soon face higher maintenance billsHousing societies across NCR are reassessing maintenance charges after revised minimum wages significantly increased manpower costs for sec...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Worker shortage clogs up piped gas adoption; 2030 goal seems doubtfulAccording to industry players, the workforce required to install PNG connections does not exist at the scale needed. The shortage has inten...
19 May, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
Australia’s new migration policy backs skilled workers and onshore applicants for permanent residencyAustralia will maintain its permanent migration intake at 1.85 lakh for 2026-27. The nation prioritizes skilled migrants and those already ...
18 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Nvidia's Jensen Huang says AI will transform these traditionally low-paying jobs in the US into six-figure careers, rings alarm bells for techiesNvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicts a massive job boom for electricians, plumbers, and builders, driven by the AI revolution. He stated that t...
12 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar allyAmerican construction unions are now key players in building the nation's artificial intelligence infrastructure. They are partnering with ...
02 May, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
Gurgaon man pays Rs 900 for 45-minute job, sparks debate on AI-proof blue-collar work amid tech layoffsWhile AI disrupts white-collar jobs, blue-collar trades are thriving, with skilled workers commanding high fees for their services. A socia...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Rs 18 lakh, Hyundai Creta & farmland: Mumbai plumber’s shocking income makes netizens rethink their life choicesMumbai plumber income: A Mumbai plumber has astonished netizens by earning Rs 18 lakh annually through contracts, owning a Hyundai Creta, a...
17 Mar, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Plumber’s Rs 18 LPA income is making office workers rethink careersAn online discussion revealed a plumber earning nearly eighteen lakh rupees annually. This skilled tradesman's income, derived from servici...
16 Mar, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Why Elon Musk wants Americans to ditch college and become electricians, plumbers, or a carpenter insteadElon Musk emphasizes that the United States needs more skilled tradespeople such as electricians, plumbers, and carpenters rather than an e...
01 Dec, 2024, 12.57 PM IST
Professionalise domestic servicesTech-enabled platforms have professionalized various services over the years, but the domestic service sector remains largely untouched. Ma...
22 Dec, 2023, 10.40 PM IST
You may soon be able to check work quality of your plumber or driver before hiringIndia is proposing to put in place an extensive rating criterion as part of the skilling initiative that would enable benchmark skilled per...
01 Aug, 2017, 06.19 AM IST
Finolex to train 500 plumbers in collaboration with CREDAI Pune MetroFinolex Industries has entered into a collaboration with CREDAI Pune Metro to train about 500 plumbers as part of its skill development act...
12 Mar, 2016, 09.48 PM IST
Up to 66% plumbers go without requisite skills, says reportThe report was based on a comprehensive and standardised assessment of 3,000 plumbers across India who took plumbing training for 4-8 weeks...
08 Sep, 2015, 04.25 PM IST
Five plumbers from Odisha stranded in IraqThe administration has drawn the attention of state labour directorate in this regard. The administration would render all possible help to...
05 Jul, 2014, 02.58 PM IST
Rupee depreciation brings cheers to families of gulf expatriatesThe steep fall in the value of rupee notwithstanding, it has brought cheers to kin of hundreds of skilled workers stationed in gulf countri...
29 Aug, 2013, 12.34 PM IST