Block Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey announced significant layoffs, framing them as a move towards artificial intelligence. This strategy mirrors a long-standing Silicon Valley tradition of reinterpreting setbacks as forward-thinking innovation. The company's past decisions, including over-hiring and questionable acquisitions, are now overshadowed by this new narrative. This approach aims to reshape perceptions and influence market perception.
IIT Roorkee has announced the JEE Advanced 2026 exam date as Sunday, May 17, 2026. This challenging entrance exam for IIT admissions will be conducted in a Computer Based Test (CBT) format, featuring two mandatory papers on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The exam will assess conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.
Women's employment in India is growing. The female labour force participation rate rose to 35.1% in January. More women are also launching businesses, co-founding 4.82% of tech startups in 2025. Despite these advances, women are still underrepresented in leadership roles. Significant pay gaps also remain a challenge for women across the country.
Companies such as RPG, Vedanta, Flipkart and DBS Bank are providing more flexibility to women employees, including making it easier for them to return to work after a career break, along with organising leadership training and mentorship, and artificial intelligence (AI) skilling.
Previously, the board had postponed the exam scheduled on March 2, March 5 and March 7 in West Asia. The board has cancelled Class 10 exams till March 11 and said mode of declaration of results will be announced separately.
As per the survey, annual salaries of general managers at top luxury hotels in the upper quartile are hovering around Rs 1.15 crore compared to Rs 15.5 lakh for their budget peers, and around Rs 55 lakh for general managers at upscale hotels.
Indian companies are navigating challenges with new employee-friendly policies. While progressive initiatives like menstrual and flexible leave aim to support staff, some leaders express concerns about operational friction and potential misuse. Companies are now rethinking policy design to ensure fairness and sustainability. Data shows these benefits are becoming standard, with many firms offering menstrual leave and wellbeing support.
UPSC CSE Result 2025 PDF Download: The Union Public Service Commission has released the Civil Services Examination 2025 final results. Anuj Agnihotri secured the top rank. A total of 958 candidates have been recommended for appointment to various civil services. The examination process concluded recently. Candidates can check the merit list on the official UPSC websites.
A recent report sheds light on the persistent leadership gap experienced by women within Indian corporations. Notably, as women approach 50, their internal promotions lag significantly behind those of men. Frequent career breaks taken by women also hinder their upward mobility and equitable pay. Furthermore, opportunities for high-stakes revenue roles are not evenly distributed.
The Railway Recruitment Board released the RRB JE CBT 1 Answer Key 2026 on March 5th for exams held in February. Candidates can download their response sheets and the official answer key to calculate tentative scores. An objection window is open until March 11th, with a fee of Rs. 50 per question for challenges.