In a move that is expected to bridge the gap between skill sets of unemployable youth and those needed by employers, the Union government on Thursday opened up a portal for India’s top 500 companies to participate in the one-year internship scheme announced in this year’s Union Budget, reported Vikas Dhoot for The Hindu. As many as 111 corporates — including the Mahindra and Mahindra group, Max Life Insurance, and Alembic Pharma — had already signed up within hours of the portal’s launch, offering 1,077 internships. This kicks off a process that is expected to result in about one lakh youngsters joining the on-the-job training exercise, officially called The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme in Top Companies (Scheme), by December 2. According to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, which is steering the scheme that aims to train one crore youth in five years, this is a pilot project being undertaken at a cost of ₹800 crore and the lessons learnt from this will help

Maddy Rowe quietly expanded her Australian music show on Nova, now airing from 10 PM to midnight Monday to Thursday, radioinfo reported. On Sunday nights, her show used to be broadcast from 6-7 PM but it has now shifted to 7-8 PM. Notably, the Jase and Lauren highlights have disappeared from Saturday and Sunday mornings.  Additionally, Nova 96.9 in Sydney has lost its weekend programming entirely.  These changes suggest a strategic shift within the Nova Network and an increased emphasis on promoting Australian music.  

iTnews editor Ry Crozier has explained that Digital Nation has been incorporated into iTnews, on the basis that digital is increasingly becoming business-as-usual and is often folded in under the technology department.  Earlier this week, Influencing noted the change in our Epitome column and yesterday Crozier posted to iTnews the rationale for the change. He also confirmed that DIgital Nation editor Kate Weber would continue to lead the brand and its coverage. “We are constantly looking for new ways that enterprises are applying technology and incorporating it into their strategies and reflecting these experiences back through our coverage.” “In the past few years, digital has undergone a monumental shift. There was a time when every organisation was doing a digital transformation. These transformations are continuing, but digital is now very much a part of business-as-usual operations.” “Additionally, there is tight alignment between digital and technology operations

TV9 Bangla has launched a Durga Puja campaign showcasing Kolkata’s popular pandal-hopping spots.   Pandal-hopping is a tradition in Kolkata, where communities come together over their favourite deity. Apart from being places of worship, Pandals are architectural marvels and provide an aesthetic appeal. As a part of Durga Puja, one can experience “artistic ingenuity and devotion” through Pandal hopping.   Using AI, the campaign highlights famous pandal hopping spots, which are famous for their traditional themes and lively crowds. It also features a couple visiting pandals across the city and a TV9 Bangla OB Van strolling the city.   In a press statement, the company stated, “The outlay used in the campaign has been animated with the blend of AI and graphics. The hand-drawn and painted graphics displayed in the animation have been ideally juxtaposed with the tempo of the background score. AI has been used thoroughly to amplify animation, and after framing of each shot,

Puran Choudhary has announced that she has departed The New Indian Express and joined The Economic Times as a senior reporter.  In her new role, she will cover space, healthcare tech, and new-age businesses. Announcing her role to her media connections, Choudhary posted on LinkedIn, “A new day and a new journey begins! I'm stepping into the business world as a Senior Reporter with India's leading business newspaper, The Economic Times!” Reflecting on her previous stint, she expressed gratitude to the team at The New Indian Express for her first print journalism experience., which paved the way for her to cover space exploration, ISRO missions, and breakthrough research in science and technology. “This journey has been both challenging and rewarding, and I’ve learned so much from the brilliant team I’ve had the honour to work with. I’m thrilled to take everything I’ve gained here into my next adventure, where I’ll continue to dive deep into the world of science an

The recent Israel-Iran conflict has sparked a whirlwind of narratives, each as distinct as the publication itself. From dramatic missile counts to economic forecasts, Indian and global newsrooms are firing their own shots, positioning the conflict in unique ways that reflect their editorial priorities. In its comprehensive coverage, The Times of India offers a two-pronged approach. The first was by Saurabh Sinha, who touched on the “Terminal”-like predicament faced by thousands of travellers stranded in the region. The article analysed the logistical nightmares, grounding its story not just in the escalating conflict but in relatable human experiences. Another article by Rohit Khanna and Sushil Rao highlighted the anxieties of Indian students and workers in Israel, giving readers a ground-level view of the chaos without veering into overly dramatic territory. Meanwhile, The Hindu kept its focus razor-sharp on the military movements and tactical implications of the conflict. By

The Seven Network has announced the appointment of Erin Edwards as the news director for its Brisbane and Gold Coast newsrooms, effective from 2025, according to an official release.  Edwards, a Walkley Award-winning journalist and Queensland native, will oversee the editorial and managerial operations for both newsrooms, reporting directly to Anthony De Ceglie, Seven’s director of news and current affairs. Edwards brings extensive experience from her time as executive editor at 10 News Queensland and a 22-year career at Seven, where she previously served in various roles across Mackay, Townsville, Sunshine Coast, and Brisbane. She is recognised for her coverage of the Lockyer Valley Flood. Her return to Seven follows a series of key appointments, including Sean Power as Sydney news director and Mark Mooney as Adelaide news director.  De Ceglie praised Edwards as a 'proven leader' with strong news judgment and expressed confidence in her ability to enhance the network’s loc