'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.'
'The battle for brain power among Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia and Tesla and newer AI companies is fierce.' 'Given the race for AI with China, these companies will find it hard pressed to fill that talent gap,' notes an IT professional based in the US.
Microsoft has unveiled its latest devices -- the 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro-powered by Snapdragon X Plus processors, equipped with enhanced capabilities in the newest version of Windows 11.
Lord Ganesha is known by 108 names that reflect His divine qualities.
'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'
The future belongs to those who move fast, use AI deeply and focus relentlessly on customer impact.
Avoid donating without checking the receipt proforma showing the political party's ECI registration number and PAN.
EPF nominations decide inheritance -- here's what happens if you don't file.
'More and more people from the middle class will become self-employed gig workers mostly working from home, rather than as office workers with salary, promotion, bonuses, etc.'
'Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft have large operations in India and rely on smooth trade and data flows.' 'Restrictions could raise their costs, limit AI chip exports, and complicate their India strategies.'
Global tech giants surprisingly prefer skills over IIT and IIM tags which no longer guarantee entry into the world's most innovative workplaces.
'Returning Indians can leverage their international skills and the strong funding environment for start-ups here.'
With a confident new generation of innovators, India now has the scale and self-belief to shape its own digital destiny marked by creation, observes Ajay Kumar chairman, UPSC.
'When global politics has some intervention on the core software one uses, and if you are cut off from your own data in critical workflows, sovereignty is no longer optional. It becomes a necessity.'
Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of stock broking firm Groww, on Thursday fixed a price band of Rs 95-100 per share for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of over Rs 61,700 crore (about $7 billion). The company's Rs 6,632 crore IPO would open for public subscription on November 4 and conclude on November 7, according to a public announcement.
Companies such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCLTech usually have big centres in cities to be in proximity with their clients.
Mail your tips and stories to getahead@rediff.co.in with the subject line 'My H-1B Visa Story'.
'Repeated adjournments are one of the largest contributors to lengthy litigation cycles.'
The Kyunkii...Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi appearance mark Bill Gates' second appearance on a show after his cameo in the American show The Big Bang Theory.
Across all sectors, the future of work depends on adaptability.
Beginning November 1, 2025, bank customers can name up to four nominees for their accounts and lockers.
With 18,000 employees already, NatWest eyes 3,000 engineers in India by next year to strengthen its AI and data capabilities.
This is what the new Spanish study reveals about a woman's brain after sexual assault.
EPFO has simplified PF withdrawals -- fewer rules, faster access, and more flexibility -- while introducing safeguards that make it harder to drain your retirement savings too early.
'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.'
Your EPF isn't just a retirement pot. It's a financial safety net you can dip into for life's biggest needs. Here's how these one-time advances work and when to use them wisely.
'New announcements are made every day which brings tremendous amount of instability and uncertainty.' 'Relying on America has become a big problem.'
Nvidia's Jensen Huang questions the dominance of degrees in the AI economy.
5 simple ways you can protect your passwords from being stolen by hackers.
Tech giant Microsoft regained the top spot in the list of best employers to work for in India in 2024, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Amazon, according to a Randstad Employer Brand Research report released on Wednesday. Microsoft had topped the list in 2022, but slipped to fifth in 2023. The 2024 list is based on responses from 3,507 people.
The magnitude of the new H-1B visa application fee for fresh petitions - math of which works out to USD 500 million in case of 5,000 filings - may nudge IT companies to expand offshore delivery or increase local hiring, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
'It's fitting that we're coming together on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The ideals he championed, the equality and dignity of every person, are foundational to the work we do.'
Who pays what into EPF, EPS, and EDLI -- the 12% math explained.
Don't let a pink slip derail you. Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, tells you how to prioritise your finances, upskill yourself and prepare for your next job.
When and how you can access EPF money before retirement without jeopardising your long-term retirement savings.
Loan against fixed deposit is cheaper and comes with fewer charges.
'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.'
'First, develop the ability to sell -- to persuade, negotiate and close. Second, understand the financial mechanics that determine where value pools and how profits are captured,' says Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal.
When illness strikes, this cover cushions the fall -- guarding health, finances, and the family's fragile future
India hosts the event from a position of unprecedented strength with a string of titles under its belt.
