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Indian Woman Rejects WFH Job Over Mandatory Webcam Surveillance: "Hiring Humans Or Robots"
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Many users supported her decision, saying excessive surveillance creates anxiety and distrust rather than improving productivity.
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www.ndtv.com
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Fired Techie Regrets Ignoring Red Flags About Company: "Stressed About Pregnant Wife"
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The techie also revealed that the company's culture was "toxic" from day one, as there was constant pressure, unrealistic expectations.
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www.ndtv.com
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"CEO Attitude, Servant Salary": Viral Video Sparks Outrage Over HR's Toxic Demand
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A woman named Udita has gone viral on Instagram after sharing a video in which she recounts being told by an HR representative that the company needed people with a "CEO-level attitude" when she asked about working from home on Saturdays.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Startup Founder Apologises For Texting Employee On His Wedding Day: "Excitement Got The Best Of Me"
- Sunday April 12, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The incident sparked a widespread debate on workplace culture after the employee felt compelled to log in on their wedding day.
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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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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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Employee Seeks Leave For Grandfather's Death, Manager's Cold Reply Sparks Outrage: "Be Active On WhatsApp"
- Sunday November 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The manager's reply shocked the internet, highlighting how some workplaces expect employees to be constantly available, even during personal emergencies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Woman's Praise For Intern's Late-Night Work Backfires, Sparks Debate On Work Culture
- Sunday November 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Social media users slammed her for promoting a toxic work culture that prioritises work over employee well-being.
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www.ndtv.com
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Boss Calls Female Employee At Night After 14-Hour Shift, Internet Advises Her To Quit
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The woman stated that she had reached her breaking point owing to the upper hierarchy at the company having no concern about work-life balance.
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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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Viral Reddit Post Sparks Debate On How Indian And Japanese Bosses Handle Leave Requests
- Sunday November 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The employee expressed disappointment with the Indian manager's response, feeling it made the leave approval seem like a "personal favour" rather than an earned entitlement.
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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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Indian Woman Rejects WFH Job Over Mandatory Webcam Surveillance: "Hiring Humans Or Robots"
- Sunday May 10, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
Many users supported her decision, saying excessive surveillance creates anxiety and distrust rather than improving productivity.
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www.ndtv.com
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Fired Techie Regrets Ignoring Red Flags About Company: "Stressed About Pregnant Wife"
- Friday April 24, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The techie also revealed that the company's culture was "toxic" from day one, as there was constant pressure, unrealistic expectations.
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www.ndtv.com
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"CEO Attitude, Servant Salary": Viral Video Sparks Outrage Over HR's Toxic Demand
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A woman named Udita has gone viral on Instagram after sharing a video in which she recounts being told by an HR representative that the company needed people with a "CEO-level attitude" when she asked about working from home on Saturdays.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Startup Founder Apologises For Texting Employee On His Wedding Day: "Excitement Got The Best Of Me"
- Sunday April 12, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The incident sparked a widespread debate on workplace culture after the employee felt compelled to log in on their wedding day.
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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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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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Employee Seeks Leave For Grandfather's Death, Manager's Cold Reply Sparks Outrage: "Be Active On WhatsApp"
- Sunday November 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The manager's reply shocked the internet, highlighting how some workplaces expect employees to be constantly available, even during personal emergencies.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Woman's Praise For Intern's Late-Night Work Backfires, Sparks Debate On Work Culture
- Sunday November 16, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
Social media users slammed her for promoting a toxic work culture that prioritises work over employee well-being.
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www.ndtv.com
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Boss Calls Female Employee At Night After 14-Hour Shift, Internet Advises Her To Quit
- Thursday November 13, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
The woman stated that she had reached her breaking point owing to the upper hierarchy at the company having no concern about work-life balance.
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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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Viral Reddit Post Sparks Debate On How Indian And Japanese Bosses Handle Leave Requests
- Sunday November 9, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The employee expressed disappointment with the Indian manager's response, feeling it made the leave approval seem like a "personal favour" rather than an earned entitlement.
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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