Rs 6 crore enough to live jobless in India? Man facing office layoff asks internet what is the cost for survival in 'worst-case scenario'A Reddit post from a US-based Indian tech worker facing layoffs has sparked discussion about financial security and relocating to India. Th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Indian techie forced to return to India after losing H-1B status following layoff, asks: ‘How do I start over?’An Indian software professional is returning to India after five years in the U.S. with debt and no savings, feeling defeated by layoffs, v...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
L’Oréal adds Innovist to cart; HealthQuad's new fundHappy Friday! Personal care giant L’Oreal has acquired a majority stake in Innovist in India’s biggest D2C deal. This and more in today’s E...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
Bernie Sanders pushes 50%t public stake in AI giants, $1,000 dividend payout to every AmericanSenator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation proposing a 50% public ownership stake in major US AI companies through a one-time stock ...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Techie says firm fired 90% of staff, plans to hire back as developers are 'dime a dozen' in BangaloreA Bengaluru software architect reported his company laid off 90% of its tech staff, attributing the cuts to AI adoption and reduced custome...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
The Indian workers training AI robots to take their jobsWith a smartphone strapped to her head, Nagireddy Sriramyachandra films herself slicing mangoes in her kitchen in India to train AI-powered...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europe's economy, raising concern at G7 summitEight years of U.S. tariffs have failed to curb China’s manufacturing strength, with Beijing posting a record $1.2 trillion trade surplus b...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's gamesIn Indonesia, a remarkable trend is emerging as adults turn back to their childhoods to combat modern stress. Engaging in traditional child...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
‘I lost my job to AI’: 24-year-old Meta data scientist says layoff was more relief than pain, big tech jobs are no longer safeLayoff news: A 24-year-old Meta data scientist, Moyan Chen, believes AI contributed to her layoff after less than a year. The experience ha...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Fable 5 wake-up call; Indians chase SpaceX jackpotHappy Monday! The Fable 5 disruption has triggered fresh calls for India to build its own AI muscle. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
A new hire waited exactly five minutes after a 10 AM salary credit to submit a resignation email at 10:05 AM, prompting an HR executive to question whether weeks of onboarding and training deserved at least a full day's loyaltyA new employee resigned just five minutes after receiving their first salary. This incident has sparked widespread discussion about the evo...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Laid off from her dream tech job, woman says it was the best thing that happened to her. 'My hair stopped falling out'A woman who spent years trying to break into the tech industry says being laid off from her dream job ultimately helped her regain her heal...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Stock-pay boom amplifies US economic drumbeat: Mike DolanRising stock prices are increasingly impacting U.S. worker compensation, particularly in the technology sector, where stock-based compensat...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
'Living his dream': Bangalore remote worker earns Rs 4.5 lakh post-tax + Rs 1 lakh from freelance, hits gym off-peak and travels freely on US jobA Bengaluru professional is reportedly earning ₹4.5 lakh monthly post-tax from a US remote job, supplemented by ₹1 lakh from freelance work...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Where Zepto stands in q-comm; H-1B relief kicks inHappy Wednesday! Zepto's IPO filing reveals where it really stands against Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
'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 bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST