Bengaluru, April 9, 2025: G.S. Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the students across Karnataka who successfully passed the PUC (Pre-University Course) examinations, with special appreciation to the rank holders for their outstanding performance.
In a statement issued today, Mr. Gopal Raaj said, “I congratulate all the students who have cleared the PUC exams and especially those who have secured top ranks. Your achievement is a testament to your dedication, perseverance, and the guidance of your teachers and parents. I wish you all a bright and successful future ahead.”
He also offered words of encouragement to students who were unable to clear the exams this year. “Success and failure are both part of the learning journey. To those who didn’t pass this time—do not be disheartened. Use this experience to grow stronger, prepare better, and come back with confidence. Better luck next time.”
Mr. Gopal Raaj emphasized the importance of education in shaping youth and empowering society, and reaffirmed City Today News’ commitment to highlighting and supporting the aspirations of Karnataka’s student community.
Bengaluru, April 8, 2025: In a thought-provoking statement released earlier this week, G.S. Gopal Raaj, Editor of City Today News, called upon students to recognize the immense value of time and to utilise it wisely and purposefully in their academic journey and personal development.
“Time is one of the most valuable assets a student possesses,” said Mr. Gopal Raaj. “Once lost, it cannot be recovered. Hence, students must understand the importance of time management and adopt a disciplined approach to ensure they make the most of every moment.”
Highlighting the challenges faced by today’s youth, especially with the rise of digital distractions and a fast-paced lifestyle, the veteran editor stressed the need for conscious efforts toward time optimization. He encouraged students to create daily schedules, set achievable goals, and dedicate sufficient time for studies, reading, physical activity, and skill development.
Mr. Raaj further elaborated that the student phase of life is a foundation for future success. “What you do with your time today determines where you will stand tomorrow. Each minute spent on learning, thinking, and constructive action contributes to shaping your character, confidence, and competence,” he noted.
He also addressed the role of parents and educators, urging them to guide students in understanding the importance of time and to foster environments where time is respected and productively used. “As stakeholders in a student’s growth, we must collectively ensure that time is not wasted but wisely invested,” he said.
The statement has been well-received by educators and academic institutions, who echoed Mr. Raaj’s views on the critical role of time management in student success. Several schools and colleges are now planning to conduct workshops and awareness programs on the theme of “Time Utilisation and Personal Discipline” following his statement.
As a senior journalist and influential voice in the education and media space, G.S. Gopal Raaj continues to inspire the youth and society through his insightful commentary and responsible journalism.
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು, ಏಪ್ರಿಲ್ ೮, ೨೦೨೫: ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳತ್ತ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಸಂದೇಶವೊಂದನ್ನು ನೀಡಿರುವ ಸಿಟಿ ಟುಡೇ ನ್ಯೂಸ್ ಸಂಪಾದಕರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರು, “ಸಮಯ ಎಂಬುದು ಅಮೂಲ್ಯವಾದ ಸಂಪತ್ತು. ಅದನ್ನು ಸರಿಯಾದ ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸುವುದು ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಯ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ” ಎಂಬುದಾಗಿ ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟಪಡಿಸಿದರು.
“ಒಮ್ಮೆ ಹೋದ ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಮರಳಿ ಪಡೆಯಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಸಮಯದ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ಅರಿತು, ದಿನನಿತ್ಯದ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಶಿಸ್ತಿನಿಂದ ನಡೆದುಕೊಂಡು, ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಸದುಪಯೋಗಪಡಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಇಂದಿನ ಯುವಕರಿಗೆ ಸಾಂದರ್ಭಿಕವಾಗಿ ಉಂಟಾಗುವ ಸವಾಲುಗಳನ್ನು ಪ್ರಸ್ತಾಪಿಸುತ್ತಾ, ಡಿಜಿಟಲ್ ತೊಂದರೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಆಕರ್ಷಣೆಯುಳ್ಳ ಜಗತ್ತಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಗಮನ ಕೇಂದ್ರೀಕರಣ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಅಗತ್ಯವೆಂದು ಅವರು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯಪಟ್ಟರು. ದಿನಚರಿಯನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸಬೇಕು, ಗುರಿಗಳನ್ನು ನಿಶ್ಚಯಿಸಬೇಕು, ಹಾಗೂ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ, ಓದು, ದೈಹಿಕ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಕೌಶಲ ವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ಬೇಕಾದಷ್ಟು ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಮೀಸಲಿಡಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಲಹೆ ನೀಡಿದರು.
ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಳೆದ ಸಮಯವೇ ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಭದ್ರತೆಯ ಆಧಾರವಾಗುವುದೆಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರು, “ನೀವು ಇವತ್ತು ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಉಪಯೋಗಿಸುತ್ತೀರಿ ಎಂಬುದೇ ನಾಳೆಯ ನಿಮ್ಮ ಸ್ಥಾನವನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಂದು ಕ್ಷಣವೂ ನಿಮ್ಮ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಿತ್ವ, ಆತ್ಮವಿಶ್ವಾಸ ಹಾಗೂ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುತ್ತದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಪಾಲಕರು ಮತ್ತು ಶಿಕ್ಷಕರ ಪಾತ್ರದತ್ತ ದೃಷ್ಠಿ ಹರಿಸುತ್ತಾ, ಅವರು ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ಸಮಯದ ಮಹತ್ವವನ್ನು ಬೋಧಿಸುವ ಮತ್ತು ಸಮಯವನ್ನು ಗಂಭೀರವಾಗಿ ಬಳಸುವ ಪರಿಸರವನ್ನು ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸುವಂತೆ ಕೋರಿದರು. “ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗೆ ನಾವೆಲ್ಲರೂ ಹೊಣೆಗಾರರಾಗಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ಅವರ ಸಮಯ ನಷ್ಟವಾಗದಂತೆ ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು ನಮ್ಮ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯವಾಗಿದೆ,” ಎಂದು ಅವರು ತಿಳಿಸಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಅವರ ಈ ಹೇಳಿಕೆಗೆ ಹಲವಾರು ಶಿಕ್ಷಣತಜ್ಞರು ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಗಳು ಉತ್ತಮ ಪ್ರತಿಕ್ರಿಯೆ ನೀಡಿದ್ದು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಯ ನಿರ್ವಹಣೆ ಹಾಗೂ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕ ಶಿಸ್ತಿನ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸುವ ಕಾರ್ಯಾಗಾರಗಳನ್ನು ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ತಯಾರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
ಅನೇಕ ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಪತ್ರಿಕೋದ್ಯಮ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಕ್ರಿಯರಾಗಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್. ಗೋಪಾಲ್ ರಾಜ್ ಅವರು, ತಮ್ಮ ವಿಚಾರಸಂಪತ್ತಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಪ್ರೇರಣಾದಾಯಕ ಸಂದೇಶಗಳ ಮೂಲಕ ಯುವ ಪೀಳಿಗೆಗೆ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡುತ್ತಿರುವುದು ಪ್ರಶಂಸನೀಯವಾಗಿದೆ.
Bengaluru | April 8, 2025 — Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has retained its position as the top company for career growth in India, according to LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies List, released today. The annual list ranks the 25 leading workplaces in the country that foster long-term career development and employee growth, based on activity insights from millions of LinkedIn members.
Accenture and Infosys claimed the second and third spots respectively, reinforcing the sustained dominance of India’s IT and software sector in shaping the professional landscape. The 2025 list features a strong representation from technology, finance, and enterprise software, with 19 of the 25 companies emerging from these high-growth sectors.
Key Highlights
Fidelity Investments made the highest debut at #4, followed by ServiceNow (#17) and Stripe (#21), among 12 new entrants this year.
Cognizant secured the fifth position, completing the top five.
Financial services companies, including JPMorgan Chase (#7), Wells Fargo (#15), and American Express (#25), collectively claimed seven positions on the list.
Global tech giants, such as Amazon (#8), Alphabet (#9), and Salesforce (#12), continue to strengthen their hiring footprint in India, with growing demand for roles in AI engineering, mobile application development, and data analytics.
LinkedIn Insights and Methodology
The rankings are based on LinkedIn’s proprietary data and analyzed across eight key pillars:
1. Ability to advance
2. Skills growth
3. Company stability
4. External opportunity
5. Company affinity
6. Gender diversity
7. Educational background
8. Employee presence in the country
Together, these metrics assess how companies invest in employee growth, provide career resilience, and support diverse educational and professional backgrounds.
Commenting on the release, Nirajita Banerjee, LinkedIn Career Expert and India Senior Managing Editor, noted:
> “The biggest learning from this year’s list is that companies are not just hiring for where they are today, but also for where they want to be tomorrow. In a job market that’s constantly in motion, career resilience is the superpower that will set professionals apart.”
Skills and Roles in Demand
Key roles being hired for include:
Software Engineers
Data Analysts
Financial and Fraud Analysts
Business Operations Analysts
In-demand skills span:
Enterprise software and development tools
Capital markets and investment banking
AI, mobile applications, and data storage technologies
Electronic control systems and signal processing
Top hiring hubs include Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
LinkedIn’s Career Tips for Job Seekers
To make the most of career opportunities, LinkedIn recommends:
Optimize your LinkedIn profile as a strong first impression.
Use the “I’m Interested” feature to signal intent to recruiters.
Research companies through LinkedIn pages and follow senior leaders.
Network actively with current and past employees.
Upskill continuously through platforms like LinkedIn Learning.
The 2025 Top Companies in India
1. Tata Consultancy Services
2. Accenture
3. Infosys
4. Fidelity Investments
5. Cognizant
6. Oracle
7. JPMorgan Chase
8. Amazon
9. Alphabet
10. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
11. Capgemini
12. Salesforce
13. Synopsys Inc
14. Continental
15. Wells Fargo
16. HCLTech
17. ServiceNow
18. Morgan Stanley
19. Mastercard
20. RTX
21. Stripe
22. Atlassian
23. MSCI Inc.
24. Eli Lilly and Company
25. American Express
For the complete report, visit: LinkedIn News India – 2025 Top Companies.
Bengaluru, April 2025: A recent survey by Wakefit.co, a direct-to-consumer sleep and home solutions provider, has revealed a significant rise in sleep-related issues among Bengalureans, highlighting digital device usage and stress as major contributing factors. The findings are part of the eighth edition of the company’s annual in-house survey, The Great Indian Sleep Scorecard (GISS) 2025, which analyzed responses collected between March 2024 and February 2025.
According to the report, 64% of respondents from Bengaluru reported going to bed after 11 p.m., a substantial increase from 38% the previous year. The trend reflects a growing disconnect from the recommended 10 p.m. bedtime, contributing to persistent sleep deprivation in the city.
The survey further highlights increasing levels of fatigue and insomnia, with 54% of Bengalureans stating they feel unrested upon waking—up from 46% last year. Alarmingly, one in three respondents suspect they may be suffering from insomnia.
Digital distractions remain a critical factor, with Bengaluru recording one of the highest rates of bedtime phone usage in the country. An overwhelming 90% of respondents admitted to using their phones before sleeping, and 55.5% cited late-night scrolling and binge-watching as the primary reasons for sleep delays. Consequently, 61% reported experiencing sleepiness during work hours.
Stress has also emerged as a key disruptor of sleep. The report notes that 33% of respondents stay awake worrying about the future, an increase from 29% last year. Additionally, 42% reported staying up browsing social media platforms, further compounding sleep challenges.
Despite the concerning data, the survey indicates a gradual shift in sleep awareness. Forty percent of participants acknowledged that reducing screen time before bed could enhance sleep quality, and 36% are actively working toward establishing consistent sleep routines.
The Great Indian Sleep Scorecard surveyed over 4,500 individuals across various Indian cities and demographic segments. Now in its eighth year, the initiative aims to provide insights into evolving sleep patterns while promoting better sleep hygiene through public awareness.
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