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The Indian Institute of Management Kochi (IIM-K) has announced the enrollment of 200 participants in its executive MBA programme for the current academic year. Among the diverse cohort, four international participants have joined the programme, hailing from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Germany. Notably, female candidates make up 24 per cent of the batch. Highlighting the geographical diversity of the participants, …

As another successful academic year comes to a close, Parul University is proud to announce its annual placements day celebrations, marking yet another milestone in its commitment to student success and industry engagement. With over 2,500 students securing coveted positions in leading national and international companies, this year’s placement season has been exceptional. The highlight of this season is the …

In a recent survey conducted by staffing provider Adecco Group, senior executives from 2,000 large companies worldwide revealed their expectations regarding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce. The findings shed light on the significant changes AI is poised to bring to the workplace in the coming years. According to the survey, 41% of senior executives anticipate having …

According to a Business Today article, edtech company Byju’s is probably going to miss today’s deadline for paying the salaries of over 20,000 workers for February. According to the article, the company’s inability to credit the pay stems from the unavailability of cash acquired through its rights issue. This follows CEO Byju Raveendran’s assertion that the business is attempting to …

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, over 200 students from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences wrote individual letters to the vice-chancellor requesting a time of absence during menstruation for women. The institute’s management countered that because it receives funding from the government, it must go by holiday regulations and cannot make such a choice internally. A year prior, …

Music streaming giant Spotify has revealed plans to lay off approximately 1,500 employees, constituting 17% of its workforce, as part of a cost-cutting strategy. This move comes after previous layoffs of 600 staff members in January and an additional 200 in June. CEO’s letter to employees In a letter addressed to Spotify employees, CEO Daniel Ek explained that the decision to expand …

Amidst severe rainfall and waterlogging due to Cyclone Michaung, the Tamil Nadu government declared the closure of all schools and colleges in Chennai on Friday. The city witnessed six rain-related deaths, and power cuts affected several areas in the district. Southern Railways canceled 15 trains due to the intense rainfall and flooding. Government response and relief efforts in flood-hit Chennai …