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Employee Threatened With Termination For Leaving Office Without Notifying Seniors: 'I'm Confused'
- Friday September 18, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A contractual employee was threatened with termination after they left the office for the day without informing seniors or the department head.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Treated Like Insect': Techie Feels Like Resigning Every Day After Quitting Startup For MNC
- Wednesday September 2, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A software engineer who left a well-known startup for an MNC job said they regret the switch due to the toxic culture and long hours.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Toxic' Startup Lectures Employee's Mother After He Missed 2 AM Call: 'Felt Inappropriate'
- Wednesday July 8, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An employee earning Rs 23,000 is criticised for sleeping post-shift after missing a late call by the startup management.
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www.ndtv.com
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"We'll Be Back When AC Is Fixed": This Gen Z Office Story Breaks The Internet
- Saturday June 27, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
They are proving that you can be ambitious and still have boundaries, and productive without being perpetually drained.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Lists 3 "Toxic Things" That Are Normalised In Indian Workplaces, Sparks Debate
- Monday June 22, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The video resonated with many users, with some even sharing their stories of facing "toxic" behaviour at workplaces.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Millennials Are Quitting Their 9-To-5 Jobs To Live A Slow-Life Dream
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Millennials are quitting their jobs due to toxic workplace cultures and slow career growth, and are opting for slow-paced living that offers greater freedom and peace
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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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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"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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"Chest Heaviness, Anxiety": Indian Techie Forced To Work 20 Extra Unpaid Hours Weekly, Post Goes Viral
- Thursday July 17, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The company requires the developer to dedicate an additional 20 hours per week to self-learning outside of regular working hours to be eligible for a promotion to tech lead.
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www.ndtv.com
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X User Says "Indians Are The Most Overworked People On Earth", Sparks Discussion
- Friday June 20, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Akshat Shrivastava, a finance advisor and a content creator, has sparked a debate online after saying that Indians are the most overworked people on earth, not by choice, but because of systemic pressures ingrained from a young age.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not A Request": Boss Threatens Woman With Pay Cut For Refusing To Work On Day Off
- Wednesday May 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Anjali Thakur
The controversy began when the manager asked an employee to cover a presentation for a colleague busy with a client.
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www.ndtv.com
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Employee Threatened With Termination For Leaving Office Without Notifying Seniors: 'I'm Confused'
- Friday September 18, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A contractual employee was threatened with termination after they left the office for the day without informing seniors or the department head.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Treated Like Insect': Techie Feels Like Resigning Every Day After Quitting Startup For MNC
- Wednesday September 2, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
A software engineer who left a well-known startup for an MNC job said they regret the switch due to the toxic culture and long hours.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Toxic' Startup Lectures Employee's Mother After He Missed 2 AM Call: 'Felt Inappropriate'
- Wednesday July 8, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
An employee earning Rs 23,000 is criticised for sleeping post-shift after missing a late call by the startup management.
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www.ndtv.com
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"We'll Be Back When AC Is Fixed": This Gen Z Office Story Breaks The Internet
- Saturday June 27, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
They are proving that you can be ambitious and still have boundaries, and productive without being perpetually drained.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Lists 3 "Toxic Things" That Are Normalised In Indian Workplaces, Sparks Debate
- Monday June 22, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The video resonated with many users, with some even sharing their stories of facing "toxic" behaviour at workplaces.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Millennials Are Quitting Their 9-To-5 Jobs To Live A Slow-Life Dream
- Friday March 20, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Millennials are quitting their jobs due to toxic workplace cultures and slow career growth, and are opting for slow-paced living that offers greater freedom and peace
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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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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"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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"Chest Heaviness, Anxiety": Indian Techie Forced To Work 20 Extra Unpaid Hours Weekly, Post Goes Viral
- Thursday July 17, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The company requires the developer to dedicate an additional 20 hours per week to self-learning outside of regular working hours to be eligible for a promotion to tech lead.
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www.ndtv.com
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X User Says "Indians Are The Most Overworked People On Earth", Sparks Discussion
- Friday June 20, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Akshat Shrivastava, a finance advisor and a content creator, has sparked a debate online after saying that Indians are the most overworked people on earth, not by choice, but because of systemic pressures ingrained from a young age.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not A Request": Boss Threatens Woman With Pay Cut For Refusing To Work On Day Off
- Wednesday May 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Anjali Thakur
The controversy began when the manager asked an employee to cover a presentation for a colleague busy with a client.
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www.ndtv.com