BENGALURU: Headcount is passé, outcomes are the new currency. India’s top five IT services firms witnessed net workforce contraction in FY26, reversing the modest hiring recovery a year earlier, as demand uncertainty, delayed decision-making and AI-led efficiency gains weighed on headcount.The traditional fresherheavy pyramid is being reshaped. A people-plus-AI model is upending its foundation, putting…
The week opens with a soft, lucky breeze around you, Libra. Early on, you’ll find people listening to you more closely than usual. Your words land well, like rain on dry soil, and you might even surprise yourself with how easily you charm your way through a small obstacle. There’s also a homely twist. Unexpected…
Actor Ameesha Patel recently revisited how she came on board for ‘Mangal Pandey: The Rising’, sharing that her equation with Aamir Khan—and a twist of fate during Lagaan, played a key role in shaping that opportunity.In a candid chat, Ameesha revealed that Aamir first noticed her through an interview where her communication skills left an…
A survey by MyPerfectResume finds that only 14% of US employees feel fully authentic at work, with most adjusting behaviour to fit corporate expectations. Data collected via Pollfish highlights how conformity aids career growth but fuels self-doubt, emotional fatigue, and a growing divide between personal identity and professional life. What if the colleague with whom…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Pat Cummins (PTI Photo) Sunrisers Hyderabad are set to receive a timely boost ahead of their eighth IPL 2026 fixture against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, with Pat Cummins ready to return after recovering from a back injury. The Australian all-rounder, who had been sidelined since the early part of the…
PUNE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that banks should continue to have a human interface while serving the customers despite the massive continuing thrust on digitisation.“Digitisation should happen. It brings in greater inclusivity. But as this digitisation is happening we should ask ourselves whether we are getting distant from our customer base,”…
The week opens on a sweet note, like a mango tree suddenly heavy with fruit. Early on, family warmth finds you, either through a celebration at home or a social gathering where you’re simply in your element. People listen when you speak, and you’ll notice how easily you can turn a tense room lighter, just…
Famed English actor Stephen Fry is making headlines with his upcoming project, ‘The Interrogator.’ As per the latest reports, the drama series is only a few days away from starting production, and fans of the actor cannot seem to contain their excitement about the matter. Stephen Fry’s ‘The Interrogator’ to begin filming As per reports…
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has started the online application process for scrutiny of High School and Intermediate answer books 2026. Students can apply through the official website upmsp.edu.in.The facility is available for candidates who want re-evaluation of their exam papers either because they have failed or think that their mark is less….
Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul celebrates his century (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) KL Rahul produced a historic knock for Delhi Capitals, becoming the first Indian batter to score 150 in the IPL, as he hammered an unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings in Delhi. The innings now stands as the third-highest individual score in the history of the…