Companies are cutting some mid-career and routine roles while continuing to hire specialist freshers. At a time when layoffs in the IT sector globally grab headlines every few weeks, what’s happening in Indian IT this year? The Indian IT jobs market is going through a shift that is increasingly more structural than cyclical – new…
The latest Oracle cuts come against the backdrop of similar workforce reductions Oracle has reportedly started another round of job cuts globally, with industry experts tracking the company estimating that around 10% of its India workforce, or roughly 3,000 employees, could be affected.The company had already eliminated 21,000 jobs earlier this year, including around 12,000…
Oil prices climb over 1% (representative image) Oil prices rose on Wednesday as traders weighed concerns over Middle East supplies amid growing risks to shipping in the Red Sea and threats to oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia.Brent crude futures climbed $1.34, or 1.23 per cent, to $110.10 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
India’s Kuldeep Yadav (ANI Photo) Thiruvananthapuram: West Indies were comfortably placed at 107 for no loss when Kuldeep Yadav was brought into the attack in the 16th over. Fourteen balls into his spell, West Indies opener John Campbell top-edged a tossed-up delivery to short fine leg, giving India the breakthrough they needed.Virat Kohli and Shubman…
Ankith BurkiPhoto: Society for Science For Ankith Burki, the global water crisis was not an abstract classroom topic but a challenge worth trying to solve. The seventh-grader from BASIS Independent Silicon Valley in San Jose designed an atmospheric water generator that pulls moisture from humid air, then tested whether sound could make it more effective….
Bailey Quinn FrankPhoto credit: Society for science When Bailey Quinn Frank learned that scientists can identify species from genetic material left behind in the environment, she saw an opportunity to apply the same idea to public health. The eighth-grader from Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale designed a simple air sampler using small fans and…
Long before Shah Rukh Khan became one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, he was a Delhi schoolboy known for his competitive spirit, speed on the sports field and, by his own admission, his mischievous streak. The actor studied at St. Columba’s School in New Delhi, where he excelled in academics as well as sports. Years later,…
CAS is a single statement that brings together an investor’s transactions and holdings. (Image for representative purpose only) You invest in mutual funds, shares, ETFs, and even fixed deposits. But tracking your investments and keeping abreast with what money lies where can be a tricky and sometimes cumbersome task.This is where the Reserve Bank of…
The Libra Moon today highlights the importance of finding common ground in your work communications. Mercury’s friction with Saturn suggests potential delays in business talks, particularly impacting signs like Aries and Cancer, who might face slower decision-making. To prevent misunderstandings, it’s crucial to document all agreements clearly and review contracts thoroughly to manage expectations and…
A 650-acre ranch on the shores of Lake Palestine in East Texas, owned by the same family since 1940 and long associated with a pecan-growing business, is set to become Texas’ next state park after the property was acquired for more than $10 million. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation closed the purchase on October…
