Historically, companies maintained a sizeable bench by hiring in anticipation of future projects. (AI image) Indian IT sector majors – Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, Infosys, HCL Tech, and Tech Mahindra – have seen their bench strength drop by 25% in the last two years. Bench strength acts as a traditional reserve workforce with an…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)Today has you revisiting some firm opinions, especially around public issues, faith, and what you consider “right” in a practical sense. A headline, a family chat, or a remark in a meeting can push you to…
SkyHop Aviation founder & CEO Avani Singh NEW DELHI: After some fits and starts in the past, India will again see seaplane services. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted air operator certificate (AOC or licence) to SkyHop Aviation which plans to become India’s first dedicated commercial seaplane operator.In the first phase, SkyHop…
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council announced that it has agreed to a two-week ceasefire in the ongoing conflict, with talks set to begin with the United States in Islamabad on Friday. US President Donald Trump has stepped back from earlier threats to expand attacks on Iran, saying this depends on Iran honoring the ceasefire and…
Bhubaneswar: The higher education department has issued a stern directive to all state public universities, warning against irregular appointments and engagements made without govt approval.Commissioner-cum-secretary Aravind Agrawal on Thursday wrote to the vice-chancellors of all public universities under the department’s administration, stating that it has come to the department’s notice that several universities have been…
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only BHUBANESWAR: Bhubaneswar is set to host the World Beach Volleyball Championship (Men & Women) 2026 from March 4 onwards with 50 countrie participating. However, two major teams from the war-hit Gulf region—UAE and Qatar—have officially withdrawn from the championship citing the escalating situation in their countries. The absence of…
MUMBAI: The rupee weakened to a record closing low of 96.53 against the dollar on Tuesday, marking its sixth consecutive session of decline, as sustained high crude oil prices and adverse global cues weighed on the currency. The local unit closed 18 paise lower compared to 96.35 in the previous session, after touching an intraday…
India and the UK on Tuesday discussed the key issues delaying the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), as both sides reviewed progress under the trade pact signed in July last year.The issues came up during a meeting between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal and UK Permanent Secretary Amanda Brooks.“Engaged in extensive discussions…
NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old cricketer from Sialkot has stunned the cricketing world after announcing his decision to step away from Pakistan cricket, citing politics, corruption and lack of structure in the domestic system.Shahzaib Bhatti, born in Sialkot, had played a key role in Sialkot Region’s thrilling one-wicket win over Peshawar Region in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy…
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