Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 prioritised youth empowerment, women in STEM and skilling reforms, while skipping major announcements for IITs and IIMs, marking a shift from last year's higher-education focus.
A viral post by a 22-year-old worker has sparked a wider conversation about Gen Z burnout and early career disillusionment, revealing why stable jobs, steady paychecks, and meeting expectations no longer guarantee meaning, growth, or long-term well-being.
As big tech layoffs increasingly appear structural rather than cyclical, many tech professionals are reassessing the traditional FAANG career path. What was once seen as the safest and most prestigious option is now viewed as volatile and performance-driven, with frequent reorganisations, role redundancies, and shifting strategic priorities.
Corporate professionals in their 40s are speaking out about how layoffs, age bias, AI-led restructuring, and cost-cutting measures are reshaping mid-career job security in India, turning a traditionally stable phase into one marked by uncertainty, limited growth, and sudden exits.
By 40, experience should be your greatest strength, yet in corporate India, it is increasingly becoming a hidden liability. In the race for youth and lower costs, companies are quietly pushing mid-career professionals aside.
India's IT sector is rapidly embracing AI, pushing employees to "unlearn and relearn." Reskilling and upskilling are now key as companies reinvent roles, creating opportunities for those who adapt and risks for those who don't.
In the current hiring landscape, experience is simultaneously valued and penalised. Freshers face distrust, mid-career professionals are caught in the middle, and senior leaders are pushed aside, raising broader concerns about the effectiveness of modern hiring practices.
Scoring 99.82 percentile in CAT 2025, Prateek Pradhan's success is a lesson in clarity, consistency, and mindset. His journey highlights how calm decision-making and focused preparation can turn a short prep window into an exceptional result.
India's examination system, once a gateway to opportunity, faces scrutiny amid paper leaks, technical failures, and systemic flaws. High-stakes exams like NEET, JEE, CUET, and NET leave students anxious and uncertain. Experts stress that the core issue is trust, not format, calling for student-centric, predictable, and humane assessments that prioritise merit and well-being over procedure. The debate is no longer "paper vs digital," it's about restoring confidence in a system millions depend on.
Starting 2026-27, NEET-UG will be compulsory for all allied health courses, sparking concerns that the science-focused exam could neglect essential skills like empathy and communication, potentially undermining diversity and specialised training in healthcare.
