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Internship opportunities surge by 25% in 2024: Report

The Analytics segment is booming, fuelled by global demand and the benefits of lower costs and skilled talent in India, attracting international companies to set up captive centres.

As India’s employers embrace practical training and skill development, 2024 sees record-high internship growth, increased inclusivity, and evolving role expectations. Industry observers anticipate further expansion, diversification, and higher stipends in the coming year.

Prabha Narasimhan to spotlight purposeful innovation at Storyboard18’s Global Pioneers Summit

Before joining Colgate in 2022, Prabha Narasimhan was part of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), where she led the Home Care category as Executive Director and served on the HUL Leadership Team.

An unmissable platform for decision-makers and innovators, the Global Pioneers Summit in March 2025 is all about exchanging ground-breaking ideas and building connections that matter. Hear from visionary leaders like Prabha Narasimhan, MD and CEO, Colgate-Palmolive (India), on how to unlock the power of transformative creativity in organizations.

Cricket, celebrities, and beyond: what Indian users asked Alexa in 2024

Cricket fans, as expected, were frequent Alexa users, asking about match schedules, live scores, and predictions. Common queries included, “Alexa, what is the cricket score?” and “Alexa, when is the next cricket match?”

From cricket scores to celebrities’ net worth, 2024 revealed what captivated Indian Alexa users the most, as they turned to the voice assistant for everything from general knowledge to cooking tips.

India’s global tourism ranking improves to 24th; international arrivals surge

The country recorded 18.89 million ITAs in 2023, a notable jump from 14.33 million in 2022, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 31.9%. (Image source: Unsplash)

UNWTO figures show a nearly 32% increase in foreign visits, as government outlines expanded infrastructure and connectivity measures.

Google’s Preeti Lobana and Meta’s Sandhya Devanathan: Women trailblazers leading India’s big tech industry

With the leadership of Preeti Lobana and Sandhya Devanathan, India’s tech ecosystem stands at the threshold of a transformative era, where female leaders are not just breaking barriers but also charting new paths for the industry’s future. (L-R : Preeti Lobana, Sandhya Devanathan)

Both Preeti Lobana and Sandhya Devanathan’s appointments are milestones in a broader trend of women rising to leadership positions in the global tech space.

Bombay HC division bench stays Rs 4.5 crore penalty against Patanjali Ayurved

The dispute originated after Mangalam Organics filed a lawsuit accusing Patanjali of trademark infringement and passing off.

The order suspends a single-judge ruling that had imposed heavy costs on Patanjali Ayurved over alleged trademark infringement of Mangalam Organics’ camphor products.

Google appoints Preeti Lobana as Country Manager and Vice President – India

Preeti Lobana also brings rich and diverse leadership experience from previous tenures at NatWest Group, American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, and ANZ Grindlays Bank. (Image source: LinkedIn)

Preeti Lobana previously served as Google’s vice president for gTech – process, partner, publisher operations, ads content, and quality operations.