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The technology services sector is witnessing a fundamental transformation from personnel management to competency-based organisation. (AI image) The Indian IT sector has been hit by a wave of what experts are calling ‘silent layoffs’! These firings may lead to as many as 50,000 people losing their jobs in the IT sector by year-end.Whilst precise dismissal…
The health ministry recently told Parliament that the National Medical Commision (NMC) data shows there are 13,86,157 registered doctors in India, a number that is almost identical to the 13,86,136 it cited in the Lok Sabha in Aug last year. So, how could India have added just 21 doctors over the past year despite about…
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expanded his real estate portfolio by purchasing three properties in Alibaug, collectively valued at around Rs 6.6 crore, according to data from real estate analytics firm CRE Matrix. The plots, numbered 96, 97, and 98, are located in House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) Phase 2 in Alibaug’s Raigad district. All…
Celebrating a decade since its groundbreaking release, Baahubali is set for a special 3.5-hour theatrical re-release, titled Baahubali: The Epic. Producer Shobu Yarlagadda reveals director SS Rajamouli is personally overseeing the edit, combining both parts for a seamless narrative. This reimagined version aims to capture the film’s enduring magic for a new generation. A decade…
Karnataka approves 12 menstrual leaves a year across sectors BENGALURU: Karnataka cabinet, chaired by CM Siddaramaiah, Thursday approved a policy granting one paid menstrual leave every month (12 in a year) to women employees across all sectors – including government offices, garment factories, IT firms, MNCs, and private industrial units. The initiative is expected to…
Prajakta Koli and Vrishank Khanal will be celebrating their first Karwa Chauth as a married couple. Prajakta Koli, widely known as MostlySane, is a popular Indian YouTuber, actress, and content creator. She tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Vrishank Khanal, a professional lawyer, on February 25, 2025. Their relationship, which began as a friendship…
The average long-term mortgage rate in the US fell to 6.3% this week, returning to its lowest level in about a year, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said on Thursday. The rate on a 30-year fixed loan edged down from 6.34% last week, while a year ago it averaged 6.32%.Rates on 15-year fixed mortgages, often used…
THE World University Rankings 2026: Oxford leads again as US universities decline. (Getty Images) The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, released today, confirm the University of Oxford as the world’s top university for the tenth consecutive year. The UK institution continues to lead on measures of research, teaching, and international reputation. Meanwhile,…
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence major behind coding assistant Claude, said it will open an office in Bengaluru in early 2026, expanding its global footprint as international demand for its models continues to rise. The Bengaluru centre will be its second office in Asia-Pacific after Tokyo, which opens later this year.The move follows the San Francisco-based…
American entrepreneur and biohacker Bryan Johnson is widely recognized for his unwavering dedication to extending human lifespan. In a recent discussion with William Rossy on the podcast Sprouht, Johnson revealed that he invests approximately $2 million each year on various longevity strategies. His approach blends advanced scientific interventions, such as plasma infusions, with disciplined daily…
