Jobs Market
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Cabinet approves agreement that allows Indians post-study work opportunities in Italy
The pact also provides for Italy to take in 5,000 non-seasonal Indian workers and 3,000 seasonal Indian workers in 2023.
Scroll Staff
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For workers in developing countries, artificial intelligence is both a boon and a bane
Lax labour regulations and low wages are the norm for data annotation workers in poorer nations.
Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation, Adam Smith, Thomson Reuters Foundation & Mariejo Ramos, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Meta to lay off 10,000 employees in second round of job cuts
The Mark Zuckerbeg-led technology firm had sacked 11,000 employees in November.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Twitter lays off at least 200 more employees
Some of the workers were informed via email, while others came to know after they were unable to log in to their internal work portal.
Scroll Staff
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Ford to lay off 3,800 employees in Europe by 2025
Ford said that the decision is part of the company’s response to rapidly changing market conditions.
Scroll Staff
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Disney to lay off 7,000 employees as it loses subscribers on streaming platform
In the last few months, several firms in the technology and online services sectors have fired employees and dialed down on hiring they did during the pandemic.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Zoom lays off 1,300 employees as coronavirus pandemic-driven demand falls
Chief Executive Officer Eric Yuan said that his company had grown three times three times in one year as demand for virtual meetings soared during the pandemic.
Scroll Staff
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OYO to cut 600 jobs in tech, corporate divisions
The company also claimed that it will hire 250 employees, mainly in for relationship management teams.
Scroll Staff
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Amazon to lay off 10,000 employees starting this week, reports New York Times
The largest job cuts in the e-commerce firm come at a time when other technology companies, including Meta and Twitter, have also fired several employees.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In 2021, India’s urban unemployment rose to 12.6% during April-June from 9.3% in January-March
The unemployment rate was 20.8% in the April-June quarter in 2020, the National Statistical Office’s Periodic Labour Force Survey showed.
Scroll Staff
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As pandemic quickens digital shift, Asian workers are pushed to upskill
While Covid-19 has accelerated digitisation and automation by governments and firms, there is a risk of widening inequality.
Rina Chandran, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Britain badly wants a trade deal with India – and it may offer thousands of work visas in return
Which Indians does the UK want?
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller
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Boxing: Preeti to headline India’s 50-member squad for Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championship