HCLTech CEO C Vijayakumar became the highest-paid Indian IT CEO, earning Rs 94.6 crore in FY24-25, driven by strong company performance. His compensation saw a 7.9% increase, while the average employee hike was 3.1%. The Board approved a 71% remuneration hike for Vijayakumar, recognizing his leadership and HCLTech's growth, despite challenging market conditions.
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India’s literacy rate is rising, but a severe teacher shortage threatens future gains. States like Bihar, Punjab, Karnataka, and Rajasthan face tens of thousands of vacancies, with many schools staffed by only one or two teachers. Budget cuts, slow recruitment, and unattractive working conditions fuel the crisis, risking ‘functional illiteracy’ despite glowing literacy statistics.
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