Startup founder alleges candidate ghosted after joining, took company laptop for Rs 25,000 higher offer, sparks debateA startup founder took to social media to share the story of an employee who left the company for a mere Rs 25,000 salary increase. The can...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Unexercised ESOP buyback gains taxable as LTCG, not salary income: ITATThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal determined that employee stock options are not considered part of salary perks until they are exercised. ...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Employee earning Rs 14 LPA demanded for Rs 18 LPA package. Recruiter agreed, but candidate still got rejected. Delhi entrepreneur shares the real reasonExtended notice periods are creating major recruitment dilemmas for many businesses. Skilled candidates frequently face rejection because o...
31 Jul, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Techie 3xed his salary in just 1 year: Java full stack developer shares tips on how he went from Rs 7.8 LPA to Rs 24.8 LPAA Java Full Stack Developer dramatically boosted his salary from ₹7.8 LPA to ₹24.8 LPA in a single year. Strategic job switches, a bold mov...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
High salary in startup or stable MNC job? What is the right choice? Employee gets a reality check six months after job switchA tech professional's experience has sparked discussion online after he reportedly left a stable multinational company for a smaller firm o...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Bengaluru techie says it is better to stay in a big company at a lower salary then a small one with high salaryA Bengaluru techie's advice to prioritize job stability at large firms over lucrative offers from smaller companies has sparked debate. Cit...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Candidate earning Rs 5 lakh was offered Rs 7.5 LPA, as per 'market standard '. He rejected the offer, landed a Rs 14 LPA job. Delhi co-founder has a message for recruitersA job seeker rejected a Rs 7.5 lakh offer, which was presented as a 50% hike, arguing it undervalued his four years of experience and was l...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
'Money isn't everything ': Employee says no to Rs 72 LPA without regret, says 'contract feels heavily tilted in favour of company'An employee rejected Rs 72 lakh per annum job offer due to strict work-from-office policies, no leave, and lack of relocation support. This...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
UK train strikes in May 2024: These are the lines to be affected this weekThe dispute regarding pay keeps dragging on as train drivers from multiple rail companies will strike on different days of the week, giving...
06 May, 2024, 07.52 PM IST
Government rejects Coal India execs’ demand for pay parityCentre says that the current salaries are in line with guidelines set by the department of public enterprises
11 Jul, 2019, 11.08 AM IST
Accord Leader of Opposition status after changes in law: Delhi Speaker Ram Niwas GoelGoel sought necessary changes in law so that the party with maximum number of MPs can be give the status of Leader of Opposition.
16 Sep, 2015, 05.09 PM IST
MPs drop plans to discuss salary hikeFacing flak over recommendations for a hefty hike in the salary and allowances of MPs, a Parliamentary panel today shelved plans for discus...
13 Jul, 2015, 07.36 PM IST
Bank unions threaten month-long stir as wage talks fail againThe agitational programmes include wearing black badges on October 10, nationwide demonstrations on October 17, and sit-ins at all state ca...
28 Sep, 2014, 07.08 PM IST
- Salary issue settled, MPs to get additional 10,000 allowances
The government has agreed to raise monthly allowances of MPs by another 10,000 per month, succumbing to an across-the-board pressure.
24 Aug, 2010, 05.57 AM IST
- SBI union rejects new wage pact, demand separate revision
The All-India State Bank Officers Federation rejected the proposed 17.5 per cent wage hike and pension benefits.
28 Nov, 2009, 07.46 PM IST
- Globally, life is good for politics
When it comes to pay hikes, are Indian politicians really all that bad? Well, if you go by global standards, apparently not.
27 Aug, 2006, 09.54 AM IST
- MPs to receive hefty pay hike
It’s good news for MPs: Their pay package is set to become heftier.
18 Aug, 2006, 02.46 AM IST