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…
IISER IAT counselling 2025 registration deadline extended till July 7. The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) have extended the registration deadline for the IAT 2025 counselling process, offering a welcome breather for candidates who qualified through the IISER Aptitude Test. Initially scheduled to close on July 3, 2025, the registration and choice-filling…
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…
On paper, the US labour market appears relatively stable. The national unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.2%, and 139,000 new jobs were added in May, as per data released by Indeed. But a closer look reveals cracks beneath the surface. According to Glassdoor, workplace sentiment has dropped to its lowest point since the platform began…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…