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CEO Backs Struggling Developer From Mathura, Now He's A Core Team Asset
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Tomar emphasised that his company doesn't believe in firing unless absolutely necessary, stating that "with the right polish, people can be superb team members."
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US Man Quits AI Startup Founded By IIT Graduates On Day 1, Cites Toxic Culture: "Red Flags Everywhere"
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
In a tweet, Jared Steele said he quit after just one day, citing false compensation promises, questionable management practices, and restrictive leave policies.
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Former Vice President At Meta Reveals Challenges Of Building Startup In Bihar
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Amit Kumar's post attracted widespread attention. Professionals across India left thousands of responses to the LinkedIn post.
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World Mental Health Day 2025: The Hidden Costs Of High-Pressure Work Culture
- Friday October 10, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Sabine Kapasi
In India's fast-paced corporate and startup ecosystem, high-pressure environments, unrealistic targets, and a culture of overwork continue to silently drain employees' mental health.
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"Fastest Growing Company": Worker Praises 72-Hour Grind, Internet Pushes Back
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian engineer's praise for working up to 100 hours a week at AI startup Mercor has triggered online debate, with many users questioning the sustainability and ethics of extreme work culture in the tech world.
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"No Remote Work, No Drugs": 23-Year-Old Indian-Origin CEO Backs 72-Hour Workweek
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Greptile co-founder Daksh Gupta is fast emerging as the face of Silicon Valley's new "grindcore" work culture.
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"Can't Work Here": Delhi Employee Walks Out Of Startup On First Day Of Job, Internet Reacts
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
According to a viral X post, the employee initially ignored calls from the company but later told HR he simply couldn't work there.
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US Entrepreneur Faces Backlash For Promoting Overwork Culture: "Mother Didn't Raise No Quitter"
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A US-based startup co-founder is being criticised on LinkedIn for promoting a culture of overwork, disguised as ambition.
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"Ignored Every Red Flag": Ex-Startup Employee Blames Toxic Work Culture After Suffering Heart Attack
- Friday August 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Aformer startup employee claimed that he suffered a massive heart attack because of the toxic work culture in his office.
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"People Jumped With Joy When He Returned": PM Modi Praises Shubhanshu Shukla
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed pride over the recent achievements by Indians in space, science, sports, and culture while addressing the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat.'
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"Bengaluru Is Exhausted": Startup Founder Shares 3 "Corporate Concerns" Shaking Up The City
- Thursday June 19, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A startup founder has triggered a discussion online after describing Bengaluru as a city grappling with a quiet but collective burnout.
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"Real Double Standard": Founder's Take On Corporate Vs Startup Exploitation Sparks Debate
- Sunday May 11, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
She highlighted the bias where corporate burnout is seen as gaining valuable experience, but similar expectations from a startup are mocked as having a "bad culture."
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www.ndtv.com
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"Hindi Fluency, Smoke/Drink Culture": Reddit User Outlines "Unspoken, Toxic" Rules At Indian Corporates
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user shared his account of toxic workplace culture at corporate and startup companies in India.
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www.ndtv.com
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15-Hour Shift, No Training And Verbal Abuse: Indian Techie Exposes Startup's Toxic Work Culture
- Saturday December 21, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Redditor recently shared his account of a toxic workplace culture at a startup company in India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian-Origin CEO Defends His Company's 84-Hour Workweek Culture: "It's A Rocket Launch..."
- Wednesday December 4, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Daksh Gupta, the CEO of AI startup Greptile, sparked a wave of controversy with a post detailing his company's demanding work culture.
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www.ndtv.com
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CEO Backs Struggling Developer From Mathura, Now He's A Core Team Asset
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Tomar emphasised that his company doesn't believe in firing unless absolutely necessary, stating that "with the right polish, people can be superb team members."
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www.ndtv.com
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US Man Quits AI Startup Founded By IIT Graduates On Day 1, Cites Toxic Culture: "Red Flags Everywhere"
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
In a tweet, Jared Steele said he quit after just one day, citing false compensation promises, questionable management practices, and restrictive leave policies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Former Vice President At Meta Reveals Challenges Of Building Startup In Bihar
- Tuesday October 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Amit Kumar's post attracted widespread attention. Professionals across India left thousands of responses to the LinkedIn post.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Mental Health Day 2025: The Hidden Costs Of High-Pressure Work Culture
- Friday October 10, 2025
- Health | Written by Dr Sabine Kapasi
In India's fast-paced corporate and startup ecosystem, high-pressure environments, unrealistic targets, and a culture of overwork continue to silently drain employees' mental health.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Fastest Growing Company": Worker Praises 72-Hour Grind, Internet Pushes Back
- Tuesday September 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian engineer's praise for working up to 100 hours a week at AI startup Mercor has triggered online debate, with many users questioning the sustainability and ethics of extreme work culture in the tech world.
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www.ndtv.com
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"No Remote Work, No Drugs": 23-Year-Old Indian-Origin CEO Backs 72-Hour Workweek
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Greptile co-founder Daksh Gupta is fast emerging as the face of Silicon Valley's new "grindcore" work culture.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Can't Work Here": Delhi Employee Walks Out Of Startup On First Day Of Job, Internet Reacts
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
According to a viral X post, the employee initially ignored calls from the company but later told HR he simply couldn't work there.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Entrepreneur Faces Backlash For Promoting Overwork Culture: "Mother Didn't Raise No Quitter"
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A US-based startup co-founder is being criticised on LinkedIn for promoting a culture of overwork, disguised as ambition.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Ignored Every Red Flag": Ex-Startup Employee Blames Toxic Work Culture After Suffering Heart Attack
- Friday August 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Aformer startup employee claimed that he suffered a massive heart attack because of the toxic work culture in his office.
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www.ndtv.com
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"People Jumped With Joy When He Returned": PM Modi Praises Shubhanshu Shukla
- Sunday July 27, 2025
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed pride over the recent achievements by Indians in space, science, sports, and culture while addressing the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat.'
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www.ndtv.com
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"Bengaluru Is Exhausted": Startup Founder Shares 3 "Corporate Concerns" Shaking Up The City
- Thursday June 19, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A startup founder has triggered a discussion online after describing Bengaluru as a city grappling with a quiet but collective burnout.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Real Double Standard": Founder's Take On Corporate Vs Startup Exploitation Sparks Debate
- Sunday May 11, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
She highlighted the bias where corporate burnout is seen as gaining valuable experience, but similar expectations from a startup are mocked as having a "bad culture."
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www.ndtv.com
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"Hindi Fluency, Smoke/Drink Culture": Reddit User Outlines "Unspoken, Toxic" Rules At Indian Corporates
- Tuesday February 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user shared his account of toxic workplace culture at corporate and startup companies in India.
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www.ndtv.com
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15-Hour Shift, No Training And Verbal Abuse: Indian Techie Exposes Startup's Toxic Work Culture
- Saturday December 21, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Redditor recently shared his account of a toxic workplace culture at a startup company in India.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Indian-Origin CEO Defends His Company's 84-Hour Workweek Culture: "It's A Rocket Launch..."
- Wednesday December 4, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
Daksh Gupta, the CEO of AI startup Greptile, sparked a wave of controversy with a post detailing his company's demanding work culture.
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www.ndtv.com