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Despite Microsoft’s position as the No. 2 most valuable company in the world, behind Nvidia, with a market value of $3.8 trillion, the tech giant has laid off more than 15,000 people this year.In a memo to staff on Thursday morning, released publicly on Microsoft’s corporate blog, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed the recent job cuts, calling the decisions some of “the most difficult” that he had to make.”Before anything else, I want to speak to what’s been weighing heavily on me, and what I know many of you are thinking about: the recent job eliminations,” Nadella wrote. Related: Microsoft…

IPO-bound Shadowfax Technologies on Wednesday said it has appointed three new members to its board as the new-age logistics firm prepares for its initial public offering (IPO).The company has inducted two senior management personnel, Praharsh Chandra (Whole-Time Director and the Chief Business Officer) and Gaurav Jaithlia (Whole-Time Director and the Head of Business Strategy), to its Board, Shadowfax said in a statement.Their elevation reflects the company’s commitment to long-term growth and business insight at the board level.The Bengaluru-based Shadowfax has also appointed Dinkar Gupta, former Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as a non-executive independent director.”…Having two of…

Semiconductor startup Netrasemi has raised Rs 107 crore in a Series A funding round led by Zoho Corporation and Unicorn India Ventures. The startup will use the fresh funding to scale research and development, enhance manufacturing and marketing capabilities, and bring four advanced system-on-chip (SoC) variants—featuring AI and video analytics—into production. These chips are designed to meet the computing requirements of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in surveillance, industrial robotics, and smart infrastructure products.”Supporting the growth of a strong deep-tech ecosystem in India is a key focus for Zoho, and our investment in Netrasemi reflects that ongoing effort. Developing advanced technological capabilities and…

Gen Z is obsessed with eating more protein (at least on TikTok), and now brands from Pepsi to Starbucks are adding it to foods and changing packaging to cash in on the trend. Some are even adding a whole new product.David Protein, which sells a line of popular high-protein snack bars (and claims it has more protein per calorie than any bar on the market), now sells something with even more protein — cod.Related: Starbucks Is Looking to Remove Seed Oils From Some of Its Food Products After hearing feedback from customers who were trying to avoid processed foods, David…

India is constructing a monumental green barrier a 1,400 km-long, 5 km-wide tree-based wall stretching from Gujarat to Delhi. This ambitious project, known as the Aravalli Green Wall, aims to combat the encroaching Thar Desert and restore the ecological balance of the Aravalli Range.The Silent Invader: Thar Desert’s EncroachmentThe Thar Desert, India’s largest arid region, has been steadily advancing eastward. In the past 15 years alone, it has degraded over 3.46 crore acres of land. This encroachment threatens agriculture, water resources, and the livelihoods of millions in northwestern India.The Broken Shield: Aravalli Hills Under SiegeHistorically, the Aravalli Hills acted as…

The largest trial ever conducted of a four-day workweek found that the schedule had a positive and noticeable impact on employee well-being.The global study was published on Monday in the journal Nature Human Behaviour and led by Boston College researchers Wen Fan and Juliet Schor. The researchers found that four-day workweeks, where employees work 32 hours a week instead of the traditional 40 hours with no reduction in pay, markedly improved employee health. Workers reported feeling happier, healthier, and higher-performing.Related: This Country Just Implemented a 6-Day Workweek for EmployeesFor example, nearly 70% of employees reported less burnout, over 40% said…

Randy Labosco started as a single-unit Auntie Anne’s franchisee at a Florida mall 30 years ago. Today, the “Pretzel King of DFW” operates seven Auntie Anne’s across Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the third-busiest airport in the world — and he’s not done yet. With plans to expand to as many as 15 total stores, including future Cinnabon and Jamba units, he’s become one of the most experienced and successful nontraditional franchise operators in the country.”It’s walkaway food,” Labosco tells Entrepreneur. “You can pull a suitcase, carry a pretzel and not offend anyone sitting next to you on a…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Millennials pursued homeownership and career advancement as personal milestones. Boomers prioritized duty and societal contribution. Gen Z, however, brings a different mindset to the workforce — one that values meaning, flexibility and identity alignment.For employers, understanding and adapting to Gen Z’s new standards isn’t just a cultural shift — it’s a competitive advantage. In this article, I’ll outline four key trends to watch as you engage the next generation of workers.Related: Gen Z Is Redefining the Workplace — and Companies Must Adapt or Face Losing Talent 1. Purpose over paychecksGen Z wants…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The thing about building something from nothing, especially when you look, sound or come from a background that doesn’t fit the mold, is that you’re not just running a business. You’re running through walls.I’ve lived that journey. I grew up in El Paso, a first-generation Mexican-American kid who learned early on that nobody was going to hand me a seat at the table. So I built one.Over the years — starting as a linebacker at Columbia University, breaking into commodities trading, then founding OTC Global Holdings and watching it become the largest…

In 2025, the self-help industry is booming, with thousands of books promising to transform your life. Yet, despite the plethora of advice, there are crucial lessons that these books often overlook. Here are ten insights that no self-help book is ever going to teach you:1. Your Circumstances Matter More Than Your MindsetWhile self-help books often emphasise the power of a positive mindset, they rarely address how external factors such as socio-economic status, education, and access to resources play a significant role in personal success. As Steve Glaveski points out, the “asymmetry in circumstances” means that advice that worked for one…