Gen Z churn fuels GCC backfilling surge: Report

BENGALURU: High attrition among Gen Z employees is driving a surge in backfilling across India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem, even as overall hiring demand witnesses a sharp rebound.A report by Quess Corp shows Gen Z tenure has dropped below 24 months, with companies facing a 40% replacement hiring rate-meaning nearly two in five roles…

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Asian markets tumble as AI stock sell-off deepens; Nikkei sinks nearly 6%, HSI plunges 2%

Asian equities tumbled in red on Friday as concerns over artificial intelligence led stocks deepened, with Japan and Taiwan recording the sharpest declines. Additionally, growing tensions in the Middle East also kept investors cautious, lifting oil prices while US futures traded lower.Japan’s Nikkei 225 led the regional losses, plunging 5.8% to 62,945.97 after computer chipmakers…

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Travel time, destinations and fare

There is no doubt that Vande Bharat trains have transformed the way of rail travel in India. The flagship train, combining faster travel, modern amenities, and improved safety, are designed to offer maximum comfort to travellers. These semi-high-speed trains feature fully air-conditioned coaches, automatic doors, and comfortable seating. In North India, several Vande Bharat routes…

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Gold, silver rate outlook: Precious metals may see mild rebound after sharp correction; PMI data, crude oil to guide trend

Precious metal prices may stabilise and witness a mild recovery next week after a steep correction, although the upside could remain capped due to elevated interest rates and a firm US dollar, analysts said.Market participants are expected to track key macroeconomic indicators, including provisional manufacturing and services PMI readings from the US, UK and Japan,…

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