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Self-Introduction for Interview: A Complete Guide with Tips and Best Examples
You know yourself the best, yet giving a good self introduction in an interview is quite a task. If your introduction goes well, you feel confident, and the interviewers also get a good impression of you.
What Are Conceptual Skills? Definition, Examples, and How to Develop & Showcase Them
Learn what conceptual skills are with definition and real examples. Plus, get practical tips to develop and showcase your conceptual skills for career growth.
WhatsApp will curb the number of messages people and businesses can send without a response
The company said the controls are designed to be effective against people and businesses that blast messages and spam people.
Prezent raises $30 million to acquire AI services firms — starting with founder’s other company
Months after raising $20 million, enterprise-focused AI presentation startup Prezent is raising $30 million for acquisitions.
Naukri Pulse 2025: Around 1 in 3 Professionals Say Fear of Being Perceived ‘Incapable’ Prevents Honest Mental Health Conversations at Work
Naukri conducted a survey across 19,650 jobseekers across 80 industries ahead of World Mental Health Day and the findings leave us with several questions
Meta adds Hindi and Portuguese support for its AI translation feature for Reels
Meta is expanding its AI-powered translation features for Reels with support for Hindi and Portuguese to target markets like India and Brazil.
AI bias may widen leadership gender gap, warns study
Despite growing confidence, gender stereotypes persist, particularly regarding future-facing skills like AI and data analysis. A new report reveals that nearly half of men perceive these as masculine, while women see them as neutral or feminine. This bias could widen the leadership gap, even as perceptions of women's effectiveness improve.
Representation improved but many women directors still lacking substantive roles in India's boardrooms
Indian companies have met the mandate for women directors on boards. However, a new report reveals their participation is often symbolic. Many women directors lack substantive roles in decision-making. Companies need to build stronger leadership pipelines for women and foster inclusive cultures. This shift unlocks stronger governance and competitive advantage.
IIT Madras launches nationwide benchmark for job readiness
IIT Madras launched the NIPTA program. This initiative creates a common employability standard. It offers training and assessment for engineering and diploma students. The program provides free preparatory resources. Students will take a proctored exam. Performance certificates will be issued. A national job mela is planned for 2026. This will connect students with companies.
What Are Channels of Communication? Types, Importance, and Workplace Examples
Learn about different channels of communication, including verbal and non-verbal, with their types, importance, and examples for workplace and business.
Thousands of Indian bank transfer records found spilling online after security lapse
Security researchers found the exposed Indian bank transfer records, and the data was eventually secured. Indian fintech company NuPay took responsibility for the "configuration" error.
Labour Ministry signs MoU with Zepto to enhance job avenues
The Labour & Employment Ministry signed an MoU with quick commerce firm Zepto to boost youth employment via the National Career Service (NCS) portal. Zepto will post 10,000 jobs, targeting youth, women, and first-time seekers.
IIM Calcutta launches Advanced Programme in Smart Manufacturing Leadership to drive India’s Industry 4.0 revolution
This programme is offered in partnership with VCNow Executive Education, a brand owned by Unified Collaboration Services LLP.
ISB Online's Certificate Programme in Business Strategy: Shaping the strategists of tomorrow
ISB Online's Certificate Programme in Business Strategy is a 30-week immersive experience designed for professionals seeking strategic roles. The program equips learners with the mindset and tools to analyze competitive environments and build future-ready business models.
The MIT xPRO advantage: Future-proofing tech leaders in India’s $300 billion digital economy
Here’s how this program connects to real-world tech leadership needs, and why it’s a great pick for Indian decision-makers who operate in high-growth or transforming environments.
World-class learning, Indian impact: Inside Wharton Executive Education’s Chief Financial Officer Program — India
This blended learning program by a legacy institution is bridging Indian CFO ambitions with unmatched credibility and faculty expertise.
eSignatures and the Future of HR: Trust and Transformation
As HR adapts to a digital-first workplace, eSignatures are emerging as a critical trust layer. Beyond efficiency, they ensure compliance, transparency, and seamless employee experiences. eSignatures and the Future of HR: Trust and Transformation | hrnxt.com
ISB Online’s Leadership with AI programme equips senior executives for the GenAI and Agentic AI era
As AI reshapes decision-making, strategy, and leadership itself, ISB Online’s 20-week Leadership with AI Programme offers senior professionals the tools to stay ahead. It blends expert-led live masterclasses, hands-on toolkits, and a capstone project to help executives lead with confidence in the AI age.
Are you ready for the CXO track? This senior leadership programme prepares you for the leap
The 10-month executive programme aims to equip experienced professionals for enterprise-wide leadership roles through a blend of strategic depth, digital agility, and on-ground problem solving. Read on to know more.
Digital transformation and jobs are evolving—is your AI readiness keeping up?
How professionals can stay relevant and lead change by combining digital transformation strategies with practical AI integration—insights from IIM Indore’s Certificate Programme in Digital Transformation and AI for Leaders.
The games leaders play—master them with this advanced management programme
In an era of volatility and reinvention, strategic leadership has become a core differentiator. The Advanced Strategic Management Programme from IIM Kozhikode empowers senior professionals to lead transformation with clarity, foresight, and resilience
Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition Marks 10th Edition; IIT Teams Emerge Winners
The 10th annual Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition concluded in Bengaluru with students from IIT Madras and IIT Kharagpur securing the top spots. The event, one of India’s largest aeromodelling platforms, drew participation from more than 1,400 students across 432 institutions this year, with women making up 24% of the finalists. A total of 46 students […] Boeing National Aeromodelling Competition Marks 10th Edition; IIT Teams Emerge Winners | hrnxt.com
UK's Compass plans to boost India headcount as GCCs drive growth
The UK-based company, which employs about 40,000 people in India across functions including food catering and facilities services, aims to double its India revenue every three years, said Vikas Chawla, managing director and CEO of Compass Group India.
OpenAI launches a sub-$5 ChatGPT plan in India
This plan will offer 10x more messages and image generation than the free tier, among other benefits.