Degree Gate: 3 Years of Dev Work, No Job
NSUT student's viral story: 3 years of dev experience, no degree, no job. Highlights credential bias in hiring.
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Trump's $100K H-1B fee: A new tax on India's tech talent
Proposed US regulation imposes $100K fee on H-1B visas, hitting Indian tech workers and IT firms. Could reshape global talent flows.
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Young workers ditch white-collar for crafts as AI bites
Graduates are turning to bookbinding and metalwork as 'AI-proof' careers, with apprenticeships seeing record applications.
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The Hidden Workforce Behind AI: 160 Million Strong
Sociologist reveals millions of hidden data workers power AI, often poorly paid and bound by NDAs.
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NIT Rourkela's 1,340 offers, Rs 1.31 crore top package
Despite recession fears, NIT Rourkela sees 95.47% B.Tech placements, with core-sector roles dominating and 50% first-time recruiters.
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Bengaluru Landlords Outearn Software Engineers?
A new list shows Bengaluru landlords earning more than software engineers, signaling a shift in income benchmarks and retention challenges for tech firms.
Read the Teksands take →H-1B Debate: AI and Offshoring Shift Talent Calculus
YC partner's H-1B comments spark controversy as AI reduces entry-level demand, potentially pushing more high-skilled work to India.
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AI Layoffs Backfire: 30% Rehire Cut Roles
Syndio's CEO admits laying off a key employee, then rehiring him. Robert Half study shows 30% of employers reverse AI cuts.
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AI's Hiring Impact: Slower Hiring, Not Layoffs
Report finds AI adoption slows hiring in exposed sectors, but layoffs remain flat. Job openings decline sharply, signalling a shift in talent demand.
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Jharkhand's AI Policy: A New Talent Hub?
Jharkhand's draft AI policy focuses on problem-solving, skilling, and local talent. Could this create a new tech hiring market in Ranchi?
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Coforge names Lima as LatAm hub with 1,300 staff
Coforge marks 20 years in Peru, designates Lima as Latin America hub, employing over 1,300 in AI-led engineering.
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Netflix and IICT fund 100 AVGC scholarships
Netflix and IICT offer 100 scholarships with up to 80% fee support for animation, VFX, and gaming courses, aiming to build India's creative talent pipeline.
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