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XLRI students receive average stipend of Rs 1.6 lakh per month
XLRI's Class of 2027 achieved a remarkable summer internship placement, with an average stipend of Rs 1.6 lakh per month and a median of Rs 1.55 lakh. The highest domestic offer reached Rs 3.5 lakh per month from JP Morgan Chase. These placements across flagship programs highlight the institute's success in preparing students for leadership roles in a dynamic market.
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November 10, 2025
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Bihar assembly elections trigger labour, workers shortage in big cities
Employers, both domestic and industrial, are offering attendance incentives, bonuses, and advance payments to retain existing staff and ensure business continuity, said experts. Political parties are also luring back these voters with better job opportunities, land ownership, and freebies.
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Hues of inclusion fade in India Inc’s diversity palette as DEI gets global pushback
Indian cos are subtly scaling back diversity efforts, prioritizing skill sets and operational excellence over aggressive DEI hiring. This shift, influenced by competitive pressures and global trends, sees a reduced emphasis on diversity targets and a quieter approach to inclusion initiatives. Businesses are now focusing on merit and market competitiveness, with DEI considerations taking a backseat.
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November 9, 2025
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From shoelaces to schedules: How ‘microefficiencies’ are helping urban professionals stay sane and redefine productivity
Forsaking laces on shoes, eating the same breakfast every day, giving up on cooking altogether—busy professionals are making small improvements in daily life to make it a little easier. Are microefficiencies meaningful shortcuts or shallow solutions?
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RRB Group D City Slip 2025: How to download the pdf from official websites
RRB Group D City Intimation Slip 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is expected to release the Group D CBT 2025 exam city intimation slip soon, with admit cards to follow approximately a week before the exam, tentatively scheduled from November 17 to December 2025. Over 1.08 crore applications were received for the 32,438 vacancies.
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The alchemy of artificial intelligence
The way modern machine learning and artificial intelligence are often practised today shows an uncanny resemblance to alchemy.
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Workplaces find a knead for wellness amid daily grind
Indian companies are introducing new workplace initiatives to help employees manage stress and improve mental well-being. Firms such as Diageo, Tesco, Flipkart, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, and InMobi are offering services like massages, meditation zones, and counselling support while training managers to identify burnout.
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Ghost postings haunt job market, rise 25% yearly
Ghost job postings—ads for non-existent roles—are rising 25-30% annually, say recruiters. Companies use them to project growth, study market trends, or build talent pipelines without actual hiring intent. Common in tech, construction, and retail, only 20% of such vacancies materialise. LinkedIn claims to remove most fake or misleading listings.
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November 8, 2025
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Manipur civil services mains to be held in Guwahati and Imphal from November 7–9
Manipur Public Service Commission is going to conduct the Combined Competitive (Main) Examination, 2022 of Manipur Public Service Commission on November 7 to 9.The examination will be held simultaneously at the Office of the APSC in Guwahati Centre in Assam and at the Imphal Centre in Manipur. Around 199 candidates will appear in Guwahati.
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Disclose policy on publishing answer keys for NEET-PG exams: SC to National Board of Examinations
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to clarify its policy on publishing NEET-PG answer keys. Hearing petitions demanding greater transparency, the bench asked NBE to file an affidavit outlining its stance. Petitioners argue disclosure ensures fairness, while NBE claims it risks compromising exam integrity.
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