Employee fired after refusing to come in on their scheduled day off to cover an overtime shift, and their story instantly turned their boss into the villain of a viral workers' rights debateA man was fired for refusing mandatory overtime on his scheduled day off due to pre-existing family plans, despite notifying his manager an...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
'This seems the future of manufacturing': Harsh Goenka shares eye-opening factory video. WatchIndustrialist Harsh Goenka shared a video showing garment workers wearing sensors. This technology captures hand movements to train artific...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
I have taken a lot of brave calls this season: RR skipper Riyan ParagRajasthan Royals secured a playoff spot with a 30-run victory over Mumbai Indians, driven by Riyan Parag's instinctive leadership and brave...
24 May, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
Govt’s new ‘law-to-code’ push; UpGrad’s $1.7 billion valuationHappy Wednesday! The government plans to translate legal provisions into software code that enforces compliance by design. This and more in...
20 May, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
“Excited for the job, fired in 5 days” — Viral Reddit post exposes the frightening reality of modern corporate training trapsAfter spending nearly six months searching for stable employment, a Reddit user says a corporate training test ended his new job in only fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Candidate politely asks HR why his job application was rejected; the answer left him so embarrassed he abruptly disconnected the callA viral X post depicted a job candidate's rejection due to attaching a file titled "Hotpanties_to_buy_PDF" instead of their resume. The rel...
18 May, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Quote of the day by Ogden Nash: 'Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other who never...' Life lessons on relationships, love and sharp memory by American writer known for humorous poetryQuote of the day by Ogden Nash focuses on marriage, memory, relationships, love, and life lessons. The famous line about birthdays explains...
16 May, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
New hire contacts senior payroll official instead of manager over missing wage and gets fired a day later; Washington-based employee shares what happened to him in similar situationA new employee's first week took a sharp turn when a simple query about missing pay led to an abrupt dismissal. The worker shared their exp...
11 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Employee starts new job, gets fired within a week for raising salary related issue. 'I asked what I did wrong'An employee claimed he was fired within a week of joining after he raised a concern about not being paid for his first day. After contactin...
08 May, 2026, 10.36 PM IST
The overlooked ruler feature that protects measurement accuracyA social media post sparked curiosity about the blank space before zero on rulers. This design feature, often overlooked, safeguards measur...
08 May, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Boss's reaction after employee resigns goes viral: 'She clapped and cheered...'A former employee detailed a toxic work environment where his manager exhibited negativity and disrespect, even celebrating his resignation...
07 May, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...
01 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or Bankrupt - Part 56: An acquisition, a divestment, and a JV for EV. Ready for re-rating?Bulls argue this company is becoming a complete mobility-platform supplier in India: Power solutions and aftermarket, braking and safety. B...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Boss takes full credit for employee’s 2-month project; coworkers whisper support but stay silentWorkplace conflict: An employee says his manager took full credit for a two-month project he created—a detailed department guide later roll...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
When the acquisition looks great but the footnote doesn't: How Indian managements turn deals into balance-sheet fictionAcquisitions are among corporate finance’s most celebrated events. But the harder story usually emerges later, when the accounting begins t...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Why Do Bosses Say “Keep Me Posted” And Then Follow Up Constantly?Managers often request frequent updates, a practice that can be perceived as micromanagement, undermining employee trust and autonomy. This...
20 Apr, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
'Salary growing, wealth shrinking': CA explains ‘India's silent middle-class crisis’, says Rs 1.5 lakh salary is same as 10-yr-old payUrban Indian households face a 'silent crisis' as rising incomes fail to keep pace with escalating costs of living, leading to stagnant rea...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.39 PM IST