India Inc cuts volume hiring: Companies go selective on STEM freshers – here’s why

India Inc is dialing back hiring of fresh graduates, especially those from science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) backgrounds, as companies turn more selective and focuses on industry-ready talent.Around 200,000–220,000 STEM freshers were hired in FY25, but this number is expected to fall to a little over 150,000 in the current fiscal, according to a…

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The purpose gap no one talks about: Why even toppers feel lost after college

By Deek ParassiniEvery year, thousands of toppers and rank-holders graduate with applause, certificates, and pride. Yet, only after a few months, many students start feeling confused, anxious, or directionless. Their families wonder how someone who excelled academically can suddenly feel lost. Teachers also start questioning why their best students struggle outside the classroom. And students…

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Candace Owens’ resurfaced “9/11 style attack” tweet sparks fresh debate after Brown University tragedy

A deadly shooting near Brown University has led to a shelter-in-place order and a resurfaced post by Candace Owens, which some users are linking to the incident. Despite no official connection to terrorism, the post has ignited online speculation, shifting focus from victims to ideological debate. Authorities urge patience as the investigation continues. Shock and…

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Revisiting Meryl Streep's iconic characters

As anticipation builds for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and Meryl Streep’s return as Miranda Priestly, now is the perfect time to revisit the legendary roles that made her the greatest actress of her generation. As an ice-cold fashion mogul, a free-spirited Greek island mom, each of the characters represents another hue of her genius….

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IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad registers slowest fifty of the season, enters all-time unwanted list | Cricket News

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI) Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad found himself in the record books for the wrong reasons after registering the slowest fifty of IPL 2026 during a tough outing against Gujarat Titans at Chepauk.Gaikwad’s half-century came off 49 balls, making it not only the slowest fifty of the current…

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‘No one can rank my Americanness’: Indian-origin Mehek Cooke backs Vivek Ramaswamy’s rejection of ‘heritage Americanism’

Indian-origin MAGA lawyer and ‘Trump surrogate’ Mehek Cooke weighed in on the growing debate inside the US conservative movement, saying that ‘Americanness ‘ cannot be ranked by ancestry. She backed GOP leader and fellow Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy’s rejection of “heritage Americanism”.Posting on X, Cooke said that she came into the US legally and embraced the…

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SA20: Shai Hope’s hundred, Lungi Ngidi’s hat-trick and Jos Buttler’s near-miss light up Kingsmead | Cricket News

Shai Hope of Pretoria Capitals celebrates scoring a century during match 16 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between Durban Super Giants (DSG) and Pretoria Capitals (PC) held at the Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban , South Africa on the 7th January 2026 (Photo Credit: Rogan Ward / Sportzpics for SA20) TimesofIndia.com in Durban: 39.3…

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‘Dehka Le’ song fame Mumait Khan shares recovery journey from brain injury to business owner | Hindi Movie News

Actress Mumait Khan, known for ‘Dehka Le,’ faced a life-altering brain injury and coma after a home accident. Doctors advised a seven-year break from films. During her recovery, she discovered a passion for makeup and hairstyling, leading her to establish an academy in Hyderabad. Khan has since accepted this new chapter. Mumait Khan shot to…

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