US market sheds 33,000 jobs in June: How recent graduates can survive the hiring slowdown
The U.S. private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, according to the latest ADP National Employment Report. The data reflects a sudden shift in hiring patterns, with losses concentrated in professional and business services, education, and health services.For students and recent graduates preparing to enter the job market, the timing couldn’t be more challenging. Sectors […]
Tight borders, empty job desks: Will immigration curbs cost the US its workforce?
A silent crisis is unfolding across the American labor market. Office chairs remain unoccupied, factories struggle to meet demand, and farms face mounting shortages, not because jobs have vanished, but because the people to do them are no longer arriving.This isn’t a post-pandemic anomaly or a temporary workforce reshuffle. It’s the consequence of deliberate political […]
Beyond the pitch: How freelancers are using AI to predict client pain points before they arise
How freelancers can use AI to identify Client’s pain point As the gig economy deepens its roots in the global labour ecosystem, freelancing has matured from an escape route into a strategic career choice. But in 2025, competition is not defined by price, speed, or skill alone; it’s defined by anticipation.Freelancers across disciplines are no […]
Even OpenAI couldn’t escape burnout: What the shutdown says about young tech workers facing 80-hour weeks
In a move that’s as surprising as it is revealing, OpenAI, one of the world’s most influential artificial intelligence labs, announced a mandatory one-week company-wide shutdown starting this July. While on the surface, it might seem like a generous summer break, insiders say the real reason is burnout. Employees have reportedly been clocking 80-hour work […]
Why B-School graduates are back in demand, but not for old reasons
Boardrooms today are not just hiring for experience or pedigree. They are hiring for context, for systems thinking, and for a kind of intelligence that adapts faster than business models change. In this shifting terrain, business school graduates have re-emerged as valuable hires, not for the reasons they once were, but because of the strategic […]
Did you know? Aditya Roy Kapur failed Class XI before becoming a hit Bollywood star
Aditya Roy Kapur may be a known name in Bollywood today, but his journey to stardom didn’t begin with gold medals or top grades. In fact, he failed Class XI—a year that could have set him back, but ended up setting him apart.At a time when students are under immense pressure to perform academically, Kapur’s […]
The Big Beautiful Bill’s quiet revolution: Dismantling the federal role in education
While President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has drawn noisy debate over taxes and immigration, its most transformative, and potentially divisive, legacy may unfold far from the public gaze: Inside America’s classrooms. Formally known as the American Prosperity and Freedom Act, the bill runs 940 pages deep. Nestled in its dense legal language is a […]
KTET June 2025 registration begins at ktet.kerala.gov.in: Examination to be held in August, direct link to apply here
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has opened the registration window for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) June 2025 session. Aspiring teachers across the state can now apply online at the official website — ktet.kerala.gov.in — until July 10, 2025. The KTET is a mandatory certification for candidates aiming to teach in government and aided schools […]
Graduating soon? These 4 things could make or break your job prospects
A freshly minted degree once symbolized a clear path to employment. Today, it’s just the beginning of the journey—and often, not the most important part. As the job market undergoes seismic shifts in 2025, employers are quietly redrawing the map of what makes a candidate truly valuable. Academic merit alone, once a golden ticket, is […]
7 things you should keep in mind before pursuing Software Engineering as a career
Representational image: iStock The rise of the digital economy has placed software engineering at the centre of modern innovation. From fintech to healthcare, logistics to entertainment, the invisible hands behind every smart app and seamless website belong to engineers solving problems in code. Naturally, the profession attracts attention, not just for its high salaries, but […]