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Unveiling Unicorn Offices: A new era of boutique workspaces at Marathon Futurex, Lower Parel
Experience the dynamic environment at Unicorn Collection, Marathon Futurex, curated by Marathon Group to foster innovation and growth for entrepreneurs in a prime business district.
Change your job search strategy to deal with age bias; how to search jobs aligned with age
For better or worse, there are tons of younger job seekers competing for fewer jobs than before, and willing to work longer hours for a lower title and salary. How can you optimise your job strategy based on the challenges for your age bracket?
Saraniya Periaswamy: From dreaming about oceans in Port Blair to building rockets for Agnikul
Saraniya Periaswamy, a young engineer at Agnikul Cosmos, navigated a challenging learning curve from dreaming of ocean studies in Port Blair to leading the development of the 3-D printed launch vehicle, Agnibaan SOrTeD. Overcoming setbacks, she successfully launched the technology demonstrator and is now working on an orbital rocket. Saraniya highlights the importance of diverse engineering backgrounds in the space industry, encouraging young enthusiasts to pursue their goals with determination.
To address talent shortage, chipmakers skilling engineering students
Firms like Intel India, AMD, Applied Materials and Tessolve are teaming up students and employees to work on real-life projects, establishing labs in institutes like IIT-Bombay, driving industry-academia partnerships to conduct research in core design and AI training and sponsoring students pursuing research.
Infosys announces sops for employees open to transfer to Hubballi campus
Sources aware of the matter told ET, that the policy seeks to encourage employees hailing from Mumbai-Karnataka to explore the opportunity in their home region. This will also help the company put the infrastructure at the modern facility to optimal use and save on costs. The policy will also allow employees to work on their current projects from the Hubballi development centre.
DPIIT’s action plan for startups; Infy’s push for Hubballi campus
In its action plan for the first 100 days, the DPIIT will focus on early-stage startup funding and a lesser burden of compliance for businesses. More on this on today’s ETtech Top 5.
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Record student visas to Indians last year, number likely to cross this year: US Embassy
American universities attract a large number of Indian students, and last year, the US consular team in India issued over 1,40,000 student visas -- higher than for any other country setting a record for the third year in a row.
Services replaces edtech as most popular sector among student founders: Campus Fund report
Campus Fund invests in startups run by students and offers mentorship and guidance on investing. The firm describes student founders as those who are currently students, or graduates and dropouts in the previous three years, with at least 25% equity in the company.
Bonjour! Pointers to start your French higher education
France has announced a plan to triple the number of Indian students by 2030, aiming to welcome around 30,000 students within six years. This initiative enhances France's appeal as a destination for global education, attracting students with its multiculturalism and academic prestige. However, studying in France differs significantly from anglophone countries due to language and cultural differences.
Attrition for MBA campus talent highest across degrees; employee turnover among campus hires drops in 2023 vs 2022, survey shows
A survey by Deloitte has revealed that the attrition rate among MBA graduates hired directly from campus was the highest across disciplines in 2023, with the highest one-year (40%) and two-year (38%) attrition rates. Infant attrition was the highest among Graduate in Management (BBA / BCom /others) degree holders, with 33% of fresh hires leaving organisations in less than a year of joining. However, the survey showed a reduction in attrition rates from 2022, with MBA hires from Top-10 and Tier-1 colleges attriting at 24% (infant), 40% (one-year), and 38% (two-year) in 2023.
Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth
In recent years, many data centres have been located in the Nordic countries because of the region's cooler climate, tax breaks and abundant availability of renewable power.
Out of school, into startups: Young founders are on the rise, ready to even pause studies to chase their entrepreneurial dreams
In 2023, Ayush Pathak and Aryan Sharma founded Induced, assisting businesses in automating workflows with AI. Apoorv Singh launched Connect AI with Asta. Himanshu Rajpurohit's startup, Strangify, provides corporate mental health solutions. Dyumna Madan's ProjectClay helps students find career paths.
Larsen & Toubro bags multiple orders for buildings, factories business
Larsen & Toubro's buildings and factories business secures a project from Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata to build a medical college and hospital campus in Kolkata. The project, spanning 60 months, includes a 605-bed hospital and a medical college with civil structure and external development works.
Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, cause widespread power outages
Severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Texas, causing four deaths, flash floods, power outages affecting nearly 900,000 homes in Houston area. Tornadoes were possible. National Weather Service issued warnings.
Corporate India's big push for diversity: Companies intensify efforts to recruit women from entry level
Corporate giants in India, such as RPG Group, Deloitte, Tata Steel, Amazon, and Zinnov, are doubling down on diversity by ramping up efforts to recruit more women from the ground up. Strategies include targeted campus hiring, incentivizing recruitment agencies to bring in high-potential female candidates, and creating networking platforms to link women with leadership. These initiatives aim to cultivate a diverse workforce from the start, fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation.
Infosys collaborates with AEEE, IIHS to decarbonise India’s commercial building sector
Infosys, AEEE, and IIHS collaborate on 'ASSURE' to decarbonize India's commercial building sector, aiming for 100 million sq. ft. of high-performance buildings by 2030. The initiative includes experts, lighthouse projects, and engagement with financial institutions.
Police clearing pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University, 33 arrested
"While the university is committed to protecting students' rights to free expression, the encampment had evolved into an unlawful activity, with participants in direct violation of multiple university policies and city regulations," the university said in a statement.
US campus protests: Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony
Columbia University has decided to cancel its university-wide commencement ceremony scheduled for May 15, opting instead for smaller, school-based events. This decision follows weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted the Ivy League school.
ARTPARK: From legged robots to advanced cargo drones, a look at India's first robotics park
ARTPARK, India's pioneering AI and robotics hub established in 2020 within the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus, Bengaluru, aims to foster inclusivity and equitable access to technology. With a core focus on innovation, skilling, and industry collaboration, ARTPARK nurtures startups, supports research, and tackles societal challenges. Backed by substantial funding, it's a nexus for developing cutting-edge solutions and driving India's technological advancement.
25 arrested at University of Virginia after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters
In Virginia, student demonstrators began their protest on a lawn outside the school chapel Tuesday. On Saturday, video from WVAW-TV showed police wearing heavy gear and holding shields lined up on the campus in Charlottesville. Protesters chanted "Free Palestine," and university police said on the social platform X that an "unlawful assembly" had been declared in the area.
Police clear UCLA protest encampment in campus unrest over Gaza
Police cleared protest encampments on US campuses amid clashes over Israel's conflict with Hamas. Balancing protest rights with violence complaints, authorities made arrests and faced unrest, highlighting the ongoing tensions.
Police clear pro-Palestinian protesters from Columbia University while clashes break out at UCLA
Violent clashes occurred on the University of California in Los Angeles campus between pro-Palestinian protesters and counter-demonstrators, according to live video coverage. Supporters of Israel attempted to tear down a pro-Palestinian protest encampment. The incident follows the largest outpouring of U.S. student activism since the 2020 anti-racism protests. New York City police arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators and removed a protest encampment on Columbia University campus.
Violence flares at UCLA as police end protests at New York's Columbia
The university canceled classes for the day on Wednesday, and UCLA Chancellor Gene Block said the school would conduct an investigation "that may lead to arrests, expulsions and dismissals."
American Express opens its largest office worldwide in India
According to the company, employees will begin moving to the new facility, located in sector 74A Gurugram, in phases, starting at the end of May 2024. The facility has received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Core and Shell Development,” the company said.
Columbia University threatens to expel pro-Palestine activists who occupied buildings
Nationwide campus protests intensify as students face repercussions for occupying buildings. Tensions rise as demonstrations clash with authorities, sparking arrests at various universities in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Activists occupy Columbia building as US campus protests flare
Pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University intensified as demonstrators barricaded themselves inside a campus building, clashing with school officials. The protests, part of a broader wave across US colleges, aim to pressure institutions to divest from Israel. President Biden's administration criticized the building seizure, calling it unacceptable. The protests, marked by clashes and arrests, have sparked debates on free speech and anti-Semitism. The demonstrations reflect global outrage over the Gaza conflict, with protesters demanding justice for Palestinians.
US campus crackdowns lead to over 200 arrests amid pro-Palestine protests
Tense confrontations at universities lead to over 200 arrests amid Israeli-Palestinian conflict tensions. Encampment dismantling and protests prompt nationwide challenges. Disciplinary actions taken at Harvard and Cornell universities in response to student involvement in protests.
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