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…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Chennai Super Kings are back on track in the IPL, with their reliable opener Sanju Samson regaining form at just the right time as the team builds momentum. So far this season, Samson has scored two centuries and amassed 402 runs in 10 innings. In his yesterday’s match against Delhi…
Bernardo Silva (AP Photo) Real Madrid have strengthened their squad with the arrival of Portuguese star Bernardo Silva, who joins the Spanish club on a free transfer after bringing the curtain down on a remarkable nine-year career at Manchester City.The 31-year-old midfielder has agreed to a two-year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu and becomes another…
India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are described as positive and productive, focusing on market access and tariff alignment. This potential deal, aimed at boosting trade between the two nations, is expected to be a win-win, marking a key…
Gujarat Titans appear to be finding their groove just as the tournament begins to take shape. After a slightly inconsistent start, they now look more settled, thanks largely to the resurgence of Jos Buttler at the top. Buttler’s aggressive intent in the powerplay, combined with the calm presence of Shubman Gill, has given GT a…
Representative image (AI-generated) With the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, several Asian countries are turning to Russian oil to fill the gap caused by the Iran war.Energy-starved nations in the region are taking advantage of US sanction waivers to secure Russian crude, Bloomberg reported. The Philippines recently received its first…
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, left, and Sanju Samson. (AP Photo) Chennai Super Kings will need a marked improvement across all departments when they take on Punjab Kings in their first home game of the IPL 2026 on Friday. Their campaign began on a disappointing note with a comprehensive defeat to Rajasthan Royals in…
RDVV Jabalpur announces B.Pharmacy VI semester 2025-26 result; earlier MBA and pharmacy results released RDVV result 2026: Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya (RDVV), Jabalpur has announced the B.Pharmacy VI semester result for the 2025–26 academic session. The result was declared on March 13, 2026, adding to the list of multiple semester results released by the university earlier…
Triumph Motorcycles has increased the prices of its 350cc motorcycle range in India for the second time since the updated models were launched earlier this year. The latest revision affects the entire lineup, with the Speed T4 witnessing the biggest increase.Following the latest price hike, the Triumph Speed T4 is now priced at Rs 2,08,971…
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced the practical examination schedule for the April 2026 public examinations for Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) courses. Students registered for the upcoming exams can check the practical exam schedule and download their hall tickets through the official portal.According to the official schedule, the NIOS…
