93 pc of workforce at India’s GCCs is Gen Z and millennial: Report

IANS | March 12, 2026 11:13 AM

Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) As India’s GCCs evolve from being identified as back offices to becoming innovation hubs, the workforce remains predominantly young, with 93 per cent of employees belonging to Gen Z and millennial cohorts — intensifying the war for talent and reinforcing the importance of strong workplace culture in attracting and retaining future-ready skills, a report showed on Thursday.

'Everything that's positive also has negative to it': Ramit Tandon on pressure, home advantage, and peaking for the Asian Games

Vaishnavi Iyer | March 12, 2026 11:12 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) As the 2026 Indian Open approaches, India’s squash star Ramit Tandon is gearing up to showcase his skills on home soil. Scheduled from March 18 to 22 at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium, the tournament is crucial in Tandon’s busy year, which also includes preparing for the 2026 Asian Games, a major event that doubles as a pathway to the Olympics.

Massive fire guts nearly 400 slums near Matiala fish market in Delhi

IANS | March 12, 2026 10:55 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) A massive fire broke out near the Matiala fish market in Delhi, engulfing hundreds of slums and triggering panic among residents. The blaze destroyed nearly 300 to 400 slums, leaving several families homeless and prompting urgent calls for assistance from the government.