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A Times Techies discussion in partnership with Accenture brought together senior leaders from ANSR, Inspire Brands and Deutsche Boerse to examine what it will take for India’s global capability centres to lead, not merely support, the AI-driven enterprise of tomorrow.

Apple is integrating AI into its devices, enhancing accessibility for users with disabilities. New features offer detailed image descriptions, conversational control for apps, and AI-generated subtitles for videos. Vision Pro will also enable wheelchair control via eye-tracking, showcasing AI's growing role in everyday assistive technology.

With the launch of its 'Work From Goa' initiative, Goa is set to merge the dynamics of work and relaxation on sun-soaked shores. The recent Shackathon served as a vibrant forum where industry experts collaborated with local shack proprietors to address important challenges such as infrastructure and noise levels.

India’s salary dissatisfaction is no longer confined to workplace gossip or appraisal-season frustration. A new ACCA survey reveals a workforce battling rising living costs, stagnant pay growth and fears of technological disruption. As employees increasingly demand sharper salary hikes, the report exposes a deeper economic anxiety shaping modern corporate India and challenging the promise of financial stability.

Bollywood's paparazzi culture has shifted from documenting glamour to relentless intrusion, even at hospitals. Celebrities, like Salman Khan and Sunny Deol, have voiced frustration over invasions during personal crises. While the industry thrives on visibility, the article argues for empathy and respect, urging a pause on capturing private pain and allowing public figures basic human dignity.

Telangana's booming food sector, encompassing processing, agri-tech, and exports, has spurred demand for skilled professionals. The state's higher education council has launched a new BBA in Food Technology, Food Security, and Agriculture, integrating science, business, and policy. This interdisciplinary program aims to equip graduates for evolving industry needs, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical market demands.

They are today the drivers of the country’s services exports and GDP growth; they are doing cutting-edge tech work; India needs a GCC policy to make them catalyse our educational and research institutions, and our deeptech startup ecosystem

Google's I/O 2026 event showcased significant AI advancements. New models like Gemini Omni and Gemini 3.5 Flash were introduced. Google also revealed AI agents such as Gemini Spark and Universal Cart for shopping. Search received its biggest upgrade in 25 years with deeper AI integration. Wearable devices and smart glasses also featured prominently in the announcements.

Google has unveiled GoogleBook, a new line of AI-powered laptops featuring Gemini Intelligence. These devices integrate Chrome's speed, Google Play apps, and a unique 'Magic Pointer' for AI-driven suggestions. Users can also create custom widgets via prompts and seamlessly sync with Android phones. Manufactured with premium hardware, each GoogleBook sports a distinctive 'Glowbar'.

Odisha's hotel and restaurant association lauded Prime Minister Modi's call for domestic travel, seeing it as a significant boost for the nation's tourism and hospitality. This focus on local tourism promises to stimulate demand, increase spending, and accelerate economic activity.

Many GCCs have become integral to the global enterprise. But with AI becoming such a powerful technolgy, the next generation of GCCs will not merely have to deliver solutions, they will also have to shape enterprise outcomes, redesign work, orchestrate ecosystems, and accelerate AI adoption at scale. If they don't, they'll lose relevance