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Employee Requests Sick Leave, Founder Rejects It And Orders HR To Dock Pay: 'Sign To Switch Company?'
- Saturday March 14, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A Noida startup founder denied an employee's sick leave and ordered docking of pay, sparking debate on toxic work culture in Indian startups.
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Ralph Lauren Takes Indian Jhumkas To The Paris Runway, Internet Debates Credit
- Sunday March 8, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Social media users call out 'whitewashing' by Ralph Lauren for taking Indian jhumkas to Paris without crediting their roots or the artisans
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Elon Musk's Employee Boasts About 19-Hour Workday, Triggers Hustle Culture Debate
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
xAI engineer Giri Kuncoro shares a 19-hour workday experience, triggering debate on hustle culture and mental health in AI firms.
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Columbia University Introduces Free Expression Initiative Amid Rising Campus Speech Debate
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University will launch Reconstructing Free Expression in 2026 to address First Amendment violations and democratic erosion in the US.
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Chinese Entrepreneur's Take On Work-Life Balance Stuns Indian Startup Founder: "Raw, Brutally Practical"
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Mishra described the advice as "brutally practical," noting that while Indians often "romanticise balance," their Chinese counterparts are focused on executing with speed.
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H-1B Row Fuels "Indian Takeover" Claims At Texas Council Meeting
- Friday February 6, 2026
- World News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Social media users called for scrutinising immigration systems without stoking fear of newcomers who are, for many cities, now central to economic growth.
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Gen Z Employee's Reply To Strict Office Rules For Virtual Meet Goes Viral: "Heroes We Needed"
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The employee's response, which started with the word "noted", has won hearts and resonated with many on social media.
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"Indians Are Out Of Shape And Lazy", US Tourist Claims, Internet Reacts
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A US tourist's video from Jaipur's Amber Fort, in which he called Indians "lazy" and "out of shape", has gone viral, sparking criticism and debate on social media over his remarks and generalisations.
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Young Professional 'Caught' Scrolling On Reddit During Overtime, Manager Threatens Pay Cuts
- Friday January 30, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Reddit post by a 21-year-old corporate employee has triggered discussion online about workplace expectations.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee Requests Sick Leave, Founder Rejects It And Orders HR To Dock Pay: 'Sign To Switch Company?'
- Saturday March 14, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A Noida startup founder denied an employee's sick leave and ordered docking of pay, sparking debate on toxic work culture in Indian startups.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ralph Lauren Takes Indian Jhumkas To The Paris Runway, Internet Debates Credit
- Sunday March 8, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Social media users call out 'whitewashing' by Ralph Lauren for taking Indian jhumkas to Paris without crediting their roots or the artisans
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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Elon Musk's Employee Boasts About 19-Hour Workday, Triggers Hustle Culture Debate
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
xAI engineer Giri Kuncoro shares a 19-hour workday experience, triggering debate on hustle culture and mental health in AI firms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Columbia University Introduces Free Expression Initiative Amid Rising Campus Speech Debate
- Monday February 23, 2026
- Education | Edited by Priyanka Negi
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University will launch Reconstructing Free Expression in 2026 to address First Amendment violations and democratic erosion in the US.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Chinese Entrepreneur's Take On Work-Life Balance Stuns Indian Startup Founder: "Raw, Brutally Practical"
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Mishra described the advice as "brutally practical," noting that while Indians often "romanticise balance," their Chinese counterparts are focused on executing with speed.
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www.ndtv.com
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H-1B Row Fuels "Indian Takeover" Claims At Texas Council Meeting
- Friday February 6, 2026
- World News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Social media users called for scrutinising immigration systems without stoking fear of newcomers who are, for many cities, now central to economic growth.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gen Z Employee's Reply To Strict Office Rules For Virtual Meet Goes Viral: "Heroes We Needed"
- Wednesday February 4, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The employee's response, which started with the word "noted", has won hearts and resonated with many on social media.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Indians Are Out Of Shape And Lazy", US Tourist Claims, Internet Reacts
- Tuesday February 3, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A US tourist's video from Jaipur's Amber Fort, in which he called Indians "lazy" and "out of shape", has gone viral, sparking criticism and debate on social media over his remarks and generalisations.
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www.ndtv.com
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Young Professional 'Caught' Scrolling On Reddit During Overtime, Manager Threatens Pay Cuts
- Friday January 30, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Reddit post by a 21-year-old corporate employee has triggered discussion online about workplace expectations.
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www.ndtv.com