Employee
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'Mai school student nahi hu': Gen Z employee's blunt reply to boss over sick leave goes viral
offbeat | Jul 01, 2026, 03:08 PM ISTA Gen Z employee's WhatsApp exchange with his manager has gone viral after he refused to provide a doctor's prescription for sick leave. His blunt response has sparked a debate over workplace boundaries, employee trust and company leave policies.
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Woman shares boss's leave approval email. One awkward line at the end has internet laughing
offbeat | Jun 19, 2026, 08:06 PM ISTA woman's leave approval email from her boss has gone viral after an unusual final line led many social media users to suspect it was written using AI. The screenshot sparked jokes, debate and plenty of workplace humour online.
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'My company is counting my washroom breaks': Ahmedabad employee's ordeal sparks workplace debate
Trending | Jun 12, 2026, 12:16 PM ISTAn Ahmedabad-based employee claims their company has started tracking washroom breaks and asking staff to make up extra time if they exceed a 30-minute limit. The Reddit post has sparked a wider debate about workplace trust and employee monitoring.
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Gurugram web developer fired after controversial remark at Pranit More's stand-up show
Trending | Jun 09, 2026, 05:11 PM ISTA Gurugram-based web developer has been fired after remarks made during comedian Pranit More's stand-up show sparked widespread backlash online. The controversy has since fuelled a broader debate around dating, consent and entitlement.
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Ex-Amazon employee reflects on life after quitting corporate world
offbeat | Jun 04, 2026, 11:12 PM ISTInvestor and coach Vijay Kedia has gone viral after reflecting on his decision to leave Amazon and embrace a slower lifestyle. He said the hardest part was not giving up the salary, but letting go of the structure, identity and validation that came with corporate life.
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Employee informs boss he's back from holiday, gets a response he never expected
Trending | Jun 03, 2026, 12:08 PM ISTA Reddit post has gone viral after an employee returning from a 10-day holiday was told by his company's founder to take an extra day off before resuming work. The gesture won praise from users who called it a sign of a healthy workplace culture.
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4 leadership mistakes that quietly damage your team’s mental health | Experts explain
Lifestyle | Dec 10, 2025, 06:10 PM ISTExperts reveal four common leadership mistakes that silently hurt employee mental health. From weak communication to micromanagement, here’s what harms teams, and how leaders can fix it.
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Right to Disconnect Bill explained: What is it and its chances of becoming law
Explainers | Dec 07, 2025, 07:35 AM ISTThe Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Lok Sabha, proposing to give employees the legal right to ignore work-related calls and emails after office hours. The private member’s bill, introduced by NCP MP Supriya Sule, seeks to set up an Employees’ Welfare Authority.
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Amritsar shooting: Bus employee killed over timing dispute, accused on the run
India | Nov 18, 2025, 02:37 PM ISTEyewitnesses reported that the argument over which bus would pick up passengers first turned violent when one employee opened fire, causing panic among passengers.
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Bengaluru: Infosys employee arrested for secretly filming woman in office washroom
Karnataka | Jul 02, 2025, 09:03 PM ISTBengaluru: Shocked and alarmed, the woman immediately left the washroom and raised an alarm by calling out for help. Nearby colleagues responded swiftly, confronting Swapnil as he tried to escape, but HR personnel intervened and apprehended him before he could flee.
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Centre approves 8.25 per cent EPF interest rate for FY25, benefiting 7 crore subscribers
Personal Finance | May 24, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTCBT recommended an 8.25% annual rate of interest to be credited on EPF accumulations in members’ accounts for the financial year 2024-25. The interest rate would be officially notified by the Government of India, following which EPFO would credit the rate of interest into the subscribers’ accounts.
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Employee accidentally says ‘love you’ to client; here's what he received in response
Trending | Apr 30, 2025, 12:46 PM ISTAwkward moment alert! An employee's accidental 'love you' to a client sparked an unexpected response. Find out what happened next in this cringe-worthy yet intriguing encounter!
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Madhya Pradesh government announces five per cent DA hike for state employees
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 27, 2025, 05:22 PM ISTMadhya Pradesh and Haryana governments have announced DA hikes for state employees, with Madhya Pradesh raising it by 5% and Haryana by 2%, providing financial relief amidst rising inflation.
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Singapore-based businesswoman shares brutal resignation letter of an employee | Check viral post
Trending | Apr 16, 2025, 02:28 PM ISTA Singapore-based businesswoman shared how an employee resigned in a viral LinkedIn post. The employee felt like "toilet paper" at the company.
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Employee with flawless skin quits job over a pimple, calls it 'health issue'; internet in splits
Trending | Apr 15, 2025, 10:33 AM ISTA bizarre incident unfolds as an employee quits their job over a pimple, citing a 'health issue.' The internet erupts in laughter and memes. Read the hilarious story behind this unusual resignation.
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World Health Day 2025: Doctor shares why management must prioritise employees' mental well-being
Health | Apr 05, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTIn today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, prioritising mental health has never been more urgent. Corporations have a vital role in encouraging a culture that supports and promotes the mental health of their employees.
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ONGC employee kills two minor sons for ‘poor academic performance’, later dies by suicide
Crime | Mar 15, 2025, 07:22 PM ISTA suicide note was recovered and its contents are being examined, an official said, adding that forensic teams have been deployed while an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances which led to this tragedy.
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Denied leave, man stabs four colleagues in Kolkata, walks around with bloodstained knife
Kolkata | Feb 07, 2025, 12:46 PM ISTA video shows the man, who is a state government employee, walking around with a knife and two bags, one on his back and another in his hand in broad daylight.
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Merry Christmas 2024: Indian employee's unique Secret Santa gift goes viral, see pics here
Trending | Dec 23, 2024, 03:21 PM ISTChoosing a gift for Secret Santa can be tricky without knowing anyone's preferences. The pressure to stand out often leads to generic options like mugs or books, but an Indian office employee nailed it with an unforgettable and practical gift - a tub of dahi (curd). Read more about it here.
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'Only death in family is excused': Manager's response to employee's car crash sparks outrage online
Trending | Oct 25, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTA social media post featuring a manager's cold reply to his employee is trending high among netizens. In the post, the employee sent a picture of his badly damaged car to his boss, asking for leave. Here's how the manager reacted to his employee's request for leave.