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How can senior HR leaders prepare themselves to drive enterprise transformation through people?
ISB Executive Education’s 43-week Chief Human Resources Officer Programme equips senior HR leaders with the strategic judgement, business acumen and leadership capabilities to translate human capital into sustained enterprise value.
Indian IIT talent thrives in Japan's MIRAI-Setu programme as nations near 75th anniversary
As India and Japan approach 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2027, 40 IIT and IIIT students visited Japan under the "Foster System = MIRAI - Setu" programme. Immersed in Japanese universities and corporations, they developed strong industry insights, proposing innovative solutions for bilateral growth.
Ex-BGT judge David Walliams named in investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with young women
British comedian and former Britain’s Got Talent judge David Walliams is facing allegations of sexual misconduct following a three-year investigation by The Guardian and ITV News. Several women have accused him of inappropriate behaviour when they were teenagers or young adults. Walliams has denied the allegations, saying he has not broken the law.
Why is David Walliams selling his £10.5m Primrose hill mansion while facing sexual misconduct allegations?
David Walliams has listed his £10.5 million Primrose Hill mansion for sale amid sexual misconduct allegations that he strongly denies. The four-bedroom London property was previously advertised for nearly £12 million. The sale comes as the former Britain’s Got Talent judge faces growing scrutiny over his personal and professional conduct.
H-1B visas in focus :IBM to end green card sponsorship for roles in biggest unit
IBM is ending H-1B visa and green card sponsorship for most roles in its consulting division, its largest business unit with more than 150,000 employees, amid the Trump administration's crackdown on the visa programme. Affected employees can continue working for the company outside the US or leave by the end of the year, according to an internal document seen by Bloomberg.
Who is David Walliams? ‘Little Britain’ star faces sexual misconduct allegations as he denies wrongdoing
David Walliams, a well-known writer and comedian, is facing allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. These allegations emerged from an investigation conducted by The Guardian and ITV News. Several women reported inappropriate contact with Walliams during their teenage years, claiming he exploited his celebrity status. As a result, HarperCollins has ceased publishing his works due to concerns regarding his behavior.

Country music singer CJ Beach, 22, dies in car crash after performing in Florida; heartbroken father seeks road safety changes
Country music singer CJ Beach, a rising talent from Tallahassee, Florida, has died at the age of 22 in a tragic car crash in Wakulla County. His father, Charles Beach, paid an emotional tribute to his son on Facebook and urged local authorities to install warning lights and warning signs along the dangerous curve on Rehwinkle Road, where the crash occurred.

Cognizant commits over 25,000 professionals to Anthropic's Claude delivery
The group is focused on execution excellence, transformation and client success, with the scale to take AI from pilot to production across enterprises' core operations, the Nasdaq-listed IT company said.

It's the ecosystem, stupid! Anand Mahindra celebrates India's rise to the top 3 in the AI race, beating the UK, Japan and South Korea
Anand Mahindra has welcomed India's rise to the top three in Stanford's global AI vibrancy rankings, ahead of countries such as Japan and South Korea. He believes India's software talent, systems integration expertise and huge domestic market could give it a significant advantage in the global AI race. Explaining his optimism, Mahindra said the next big AI opportunity could come from applications, industry-specific expertise and enterprise-wide adoption rather than chips and foundational AI models.

Is your HR strategy creating measurable impact? This could be the time to get it recognised
The Economic Times HR Excellence Awards 2027 shine a light on exemplary HR practices within various organizations, teams, and leaders. Encompassing 42 categories, the awards highlight significant accomplishments in realms like HR transformation, talent acquisition, employee experience, and workplace culture, showcasing how effective people strategies can directly enhance business performance.

'Exceptional, isn't it?': PM Modi congratulates Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India's 100th Chess Grandmaster
PM Modi congratulated Anuj Shrivatri for achieving the title of India's 100th chess Grandmaster. This achievement highlights the growing talent and popularity of chess among young players in India. Anuj Shrivatri won the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship, which secured his Grandmaster title. His accomplishment marks a significant milestone for both Indian chess and the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Who was CJ Beach? Rising country-rock singer dies at 22, had performed at a Florida venue just hours before fatal car crash; here's what happened
CJ Beach was a singer, songwriter and guitarist, and was based in Tallahassee, Florida. He was the frontman of CJ & the Deadman. This band performed across the Florida Big Bend region. The young singer had a powerful voice and natural ease on stage. This made him one of the most promising young artists in the region.

India finalises association with Horizon Europe for research and innovation collaboration
India has concluded negotiations with the European Union to associate with Horizon Europe for research cooperation. The agreement aims to create a long-term framework for collaborative R&D projects between India and the EU. Indian researchers will have access to European consortia and cutting-edge research infrastructure through this partnership. The collaboration seeks to deepen talent mobility and co-develop critical technologies and standards effectively.

Agnipath reset puts age, talent & pension goals to test
Agnipath, introduced in 2022, aimed to reform military recruitment by allowing soldiers to serve for four years. Recent changes now allow all Agniveers to retain permanent service after their tenure. This shift could affect the average age of soldiers, previously intended to decrease. The decision may also impact the annual pension bill and the creation of trained ex-soldiers for civilian roles.

First public performance at 4, 1000th concert at 12: Meet legendary pianist Raoul von Koczalski, who won big awards for his talent and survived suppression during World War II
Raoul von Koczalski, hailing from Warsaw, made his mark as a celebrated pianist and composer from an astonishingly young age, beginning his performances at just four years old. His exceptional talent soon earned him acclaim throughout Europe, culminating in over a thousand concerts by his teens. Even during the turmoil of World War II, he tirelessly taught and held private concerts.

Indian GCCs set to add 35k jobs in 2027
ANSR expects these jobs – ranging from 30,000 to 35,000 - to be added by 160-175 new greenfield GCCs amid an increasing number of inquiries from US mid-sized companies. The caveat emptor: Experts say this interest is yet to translate into plans for large-scale relocation of jobs from the US.

Karnataka: At IKEA store launch, Shivakumar seeks more jobs for Kannadigas
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar inaugurated IKEA's second store in Bengaluru, urging the company to prioritize local hiring. He emphasized the need for greater employment opportunities for Kannadigas within the private sector. Additionally, Shivakumar encouraged IKEA to strengthen ties with Karnataka's small and medium enterprises for sourcing furniture.

GCCs ramp up hiring for AI, data, cybersecurity professionals; face talent shortage: Report
India's GCCs are directing a greater share of technology recruitment towards specialists who can deploy AI, manage data and secure enterprise systems, according to the India GCC Tech Talent Landscape - Q2 FY27 Report by staffing and workforce solutions provider Quess Corp.

India’s IT sector needs a new talent architecture
Growing demand for AI-related services is challenging providers, as they struggle to generate significant revenue. Companies must redesign their workforce models to capture opportunities in an AI-driven market. Existing talent architectures focus on old skill sets and hierarchies, which are becoming less relevant. Investing in specialized roles and capabilities will better align with the new market demands.
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