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Indian Techie Fired By Toxic Boss But Company Now Wants Him Back, Story Viral
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Despite loving the work and pay, the techie endured three months of toxicity but was unceremoniously fired at the behest of the 'toxic' boss.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee Exposes 'Toxic Reality' Of Government Banking Job: 'Sold A Lie'
- Saturday October 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A government bank employee said they were 'sold a lie' about the job, which was toxic and led to non-stop pressure.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video: Mattresses, Pillows Brought To Flipkart Office For All-Night Shifts Before Big Billion Days Sale
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
A video shared by a marketing employee shows a truck delivering bedding to the Bengaluru office, including mattresses and pillows.
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www.ndtv.com
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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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www.ndtv.com
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Hustle Culture: It's Okay To Take A Break; Why And How
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
In relevance to workspace, hustle culture gave birth to sub-concepts like "rise and grind", "sleep in for the weak", "work harder, not smarter" among many others. Here's how to break out of this toxic culture.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Manager Can Ruin Your Mental Health": Boss Asks Employee To Join Office Despite Family Crisis
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The post reflects a growing concern among young professionals about the lack of empathy in corporate environments, particularly when it comes to mental health and personal emergencies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Malaysian Influencer Says Men Who Do Housework Are "Gay" And "Losers", Sparks Online Firestorm
- Monday September 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The remarks, shared on Threads, have reignited debates on gender roles, toxic masculinity, and outdated stereotypes in Malaysia.
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www.ndtv.com
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UK Nurse Wins Rs 30 Lakh After Indian Woman's 'Rude' Eye-Rolling Sparks Panic Attacks
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The situation escalated further in September 2024 when Ms Howieson was brought to tears at work, prompting her to have a meeting with the clinic owner, Dr Fary Johnson Vithayathil.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ex-Microsoft Employee Quits "Chill" Job In 20 Days, Says He "Needs The Grind"
- Wednesday August 27, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post ignited a discussion about the importance of a stimulating work environment and the value of personal growth in one's career.
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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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Delhi Techie Earning Rs 30 Lakh A Year Plans To Quit Toxic Job Without Backup: "Extreme Pressure"
- Sunday August 17, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The techie attributed his struggles to the intense work environment, citing extreme work pressure, long hours on major festivals, limited sick leave options, and a toxic atmosphere.
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www.ndtv.com
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Kerala Man Highlights Emotional Toll Of Working Abroad: "Panic Before Flight Even Takes Off"
- Friday August 8, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Kerala man has sparked a conversation online after highlighting the emotional toll of working abroad as he awaits his return.
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www.ndtv.com
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"School-Like Mentality": Employee Slams Indian Company's Rigid Time Policy
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user has slammed the "school-like mentality" of Indian companies after receiving a message from his employer enforcing a strict 9:30 am reporting time.
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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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Indian Techie Fired By Toxic Boss But Company Now Wants Him Back, Story Viral
- Tuesday October 7, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Despite loving the work and pay, the techie endured three months of toxicity but was unceremoniously fired at the behest of the 'toxic' boss.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Employee Exposes 'Toxic Reality' Of Government Banking Job: 'Sold A Lie'
- Saturday October 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A government bank employee said they were 'sold a lie' about the job, which was toxic and led to non-stop pressure.
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www.ndtv.com
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Video: Mattresses, Pillows Brought To Flipkart Office For All-Night Shifts Before Big Billion Days Sale
- Monday September 22, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
A video shared by a marketing employee shows a truck delivering bedding to the Bengaluru office, including mattresses and pillows.
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www.ndtv.com
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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.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Hustle Culture: It's Okay To Take A Break; Why And How
- Tuesday September 9, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
In relevance to workspace, hustle culture gave birth to sub-concepts like "rise and grind", "sleep in for the weak", "work harder, not smarter" among many others. Here's how to break out of this toxic culture.
-
www.ndtv.com
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"Manager Can Ruin Your Mental Health": Boss Asks Employee To Join Office Despite Family Crisis
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The post reflects a growing concern among young professionals about the lack of empathy in corporate environments, particularly when it comes to mental health and personal emergencies.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Malaysian Influencer Says Men Who Do Housework Are "Gay" And "Losers", Sparks Online Firestorm
- Monday September 1, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The remarks, shared on Threads, have reignited debates on gender roles, toxic masculinity, and outdated stereotypes in Malaysia.
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www.ndtv.com
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UK Nurse Wins Rs 30 Lakh After Indian Woman's 'Rude' Eye-Rolling Sparks Panic Attacks
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The situation escalated further in September 2024 when Ms Howieson was brought to tears at work, prompting her to have a meeting with the clinic owner, Dr Fary Johnson Vithayathil.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ex-Microsoft Employee Quits "Chill" Job In 20 Days, Says He "Needs The Grind"
- Wednesday August 27, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post ignited a discussion about the importance of a stimulating work environment and the value of personal growth in one's career.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"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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Delhi Techie Earning Rs 30 Lakh A Year Plans To Quit Toxic Job Without Backup: "Extreme Pressure"
- Sunday August 17, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The techie attributed his struggles to the intense work environment, citing extreme work pressure, long hours on major festivals, limited sick leave options, and a toxic atmosphere.
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www.ndtv.com
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Kerala Man Highlights Emotional Toll Of Working Abroad: "Panic Before Flight Even Takes Off"
- Friday August 8, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Kerala man has sparked a conversation online after highlighting the emotional toll of working abroad as he awaits his return.
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www.ndtv.com
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"School-Like Mentality": Employee Slams Indian Company's Rigid Time Policy
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A Reddit user has slammed the "school-like mentality" of Indian companies after receiving a message from his employer enforcing a strict 9:30 am reporting time.
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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