talent development
Harvard Professor Highlights Critical Role of Science Investment in India's Development Path to Viksit Bharat 2047
Oct 21, 2025 05:35 pm CST
Harvard Business School Professor Tarun Khanna emphasizes that India must significantly increase its scientific research investment from 0.7% to at least 2% of GDP to achieve developed nation status by 2047. He praises ISRO as an "island of excellence" while advocating for innovative funding models and educational approaches to unlock the potential of India's next generation of scientific talent comparable to CV Raman and Srinivasa Ramanujan.
Rising Confidence Among Indian CEOs Defies Global Economic Uncertainty: KPMG Report
Oct 15, 2025 07:51 pm CST
According to a recent KPMG report, Indian CEOs' confidence in their companies' growth prospects has surged to 83% in 2025, significantly outpacing global trends despite worldwide economic uncertainty. Indian business leaders are prioritizing AI investments, cybersecurity, and talent development while demonstrating remarkable resilience through strategic technology adoption and innovation initiatives.
Indian Companies To Step Up Local US Hirings After H-1B Fee Hike: Industry Body
Sep 22, 2025 04:06 pm CST
Nasscom said the US clarification that the H-1B visa fee hike will not affect current visa holders and will apply as a one-time fee only to fresh petitions has helped address the immediate ambiguity surrounding eligibility and timelines.
Indian Tech Industry To Enhance Local Skilling, Hiring In US: Industry Body
Sep 22, 2025 12:16 pm CST
The Indian IT and tech industry is spending more than $1 billion on local upskilling and hiring in the US, and the number of local hires has increased tremendously, the industry's apex body Nasscom said on Monday.