'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
US company rejects Indian techie saying it only hires from MIT, Stanford or Ivy League. 6 months later, karma hits the US companyA startup founder rejected a candidate from a Tier 2 college, stating a preference for elite institutions. Six months later, the founder la...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
No IIT, no mentor: Techie who survived on 1–2 samosas a day and started with just Rs 20,000 a month reveals how he rose to become one of youngest VPsIIT failure success story: Failing the IIT entrance exam twice and facing financial hardship, this tech professional's journey is a testame...
31 May, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
Bengaluru vs Germany: Techie says there's no silence, lifestyle changes more than he imagined; netizens say 'be happy'A German software engineer, Tanuj, shared his significant lifestyle shift after moving to Bengaluru. He highlighted stark contrasts in dail...
20 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Can ₹11 crore buy a stress-free early retirement in Hyderabad? 37-year-old NRI's query to netizens sparks debate on 'Fat FIRE'A 37-year-old Indian professional in the US, with ₹11 crore in investments and a paid-off Hyderabad home, plans to retire early with his fa...
19 May, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Amazon techie checks April payslip, sees TDS bigger than father's salary: 'Daylight robbery at this point...'An Amazon employee went viral on Grapevine after sharing their shock over a heavily taxed April payslip, revealing frustration at seeing a ...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
Dating in the time of AI: Are you swiping right on a guy, girl, ChatGPT, or Gemini?AI is reshaping online dating, with many users now relying on tools to craft bios, messages and even real-time conversations, often creatin...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
From ₹1K gigs to ₹70 lakh hustle: Techie quits moonlighting to reclaim LifeA young platform engineer from a tier-3 college revealed his intense moonlighting journey, juggling two remote roles to earn Rs 70 lakh ann...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Indian techie requests US manager for flexible hours to look after new-born baby; She replies with empathy; He says 'this is why I can never work in India'Indian techie living in the US shared how he requested flexible working hours to care for his 7-month-old baby after the nanny leaves at 4:...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Techie loses job, struggling to pay car loan; now wonders if he could do goat farming as home town job doesn't pay enoughA laid-off software engineer, facing reduced local job offers, is considering goat farming with his savings. While some suggest pivoting to...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Lost parents by 9, began work at 11, lost son at 35, still smiling at 75: Elderly tailor’s story melts hearts. WatchA viral video shows an elderly tailor working with a smile despite immense personal tragedy. He lost his parents early, his son went missin...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
From ₹40 Lakh Pay to Rapido Driver: Techie who bought ₹1.4 cr flat 2 year ago now struggles to pay ₹95k home loan EMI after layoffA former techie, once earning ₹40 lakh per annum salary, now drives a bike taxi to manage a ₹95,000 monthly home loan EMI after losing his ...
11 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Laid off months apart from US jobs and no options, Indian techie couple on H-1B and H-4 visas have to return home. They get advice on how to restart their careersAn Indian tech couple on H-1B and H-4 visas faced sudden job loss, triggering a tight immigration deadline. With no immediate visa extensio...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
'US visa denied in a minute': Indian techie with 11-year experience, Rs 1 crore salary, shares 'shock' on RedditUS visa: A senior Indian tech lead's B1/B2 visa for a major US conference was denied within a minute at the New Delhi embassy. Despite 11 y...
02 Nov, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
Who is Mohammed Nizamuddin, the Indian techie shot dead by US police after allegedly fighting with his roommate?Mohammed Nizamuddin, a student from Telangana, died in Santa Clara. Police shot him after a fight with his roommate. The incident occurred ...
19 Sep, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
Why being a techie in India is no longer coolWorking with a technology company in India today is fraught with risks. Indian IT is facing several challenges which has taken the sheen of...
21 Apr, 2017, 05.04 PM IST
POKE ME: H-1B issue in US provides the right push – and opportunity – for IndiaTrumpnomics will probably kick-start the decline of the US as we know it. Getting back our best brains, trained in the best institutes, wil...
09 Mar, 2017, 11.54 AM IST