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Hans India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Strategic strike by Ajit Doval
Kudos to Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor for delevering an impressive & illuminating speech at the Convocation ceremony of IIT, Chennai, wherein, he shot two birds at one go, by exposing the blatant lies of the Pakistani Military/ Civil establishments who constantly boasted by stating that they downed Raffles and destroyed Indian Airbases during Operation- Sindoor. His speech also hit the nail on the heads of Western Media particularly the New york Times which spread misinformation about India's losses of its Air assets without showing any visual proof to buttress their claims, till date. His appeal to the IITians to focus on emerging fields like Artificial intelligence and Quantum computing is praiseworthy. R J Janardhana Rao, Hyderabad
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indian founder cancels ₹22LPA job offer over candidate's LinkedIn remarks: ‘Derogatory towards religious communities'
An Indian startup founder is drawing attention online after revoking a job offer to a candidate who impressed the team with their skills and initiative. The entrepreneur claimed that the role, offering ₹ 22 LPA, was rescinded after a background check revealed the candidate's LinkedIn remarks that were 'derogatory towards religious communities.' The Indian founder who revoked a job offer based on a candidate's LinkedIn remarks. (LinkedIn/Mohammed Ahmed Bhati ) 'Cancelled the offer letter based on derogatory comments made on some LinkedIn posts. After our viral post on reddit regarding 12000 hires and 450 Interviews none selected, this candidate reached out to us and applied, to further impress us even created his resume with Jobbie and highlighted steps to improve the platform,' Jobbie founder Mohammed Ahmed Bhati wrote on LinkedIn. He referred to a post on Reddit where the company claimed that candidates who applied for the junior developer role relied heavily on AI tools for coding without grasping the logic behind their work. The founder continued that, impressed with the candidate's skills and initiative, the company rolled out a letter of intent with a salary of ₹ 22 lakh per annum, two lakhs above its set budget. However, things changed when the candidate's background check was conducted. 'No matter how skilled someone is, respect and basic decency matter to us more. Talent gets you in the door. Values decide if you stay (sic),' the founder continued and shared screenshots of two emails. One email shows the letter of intent sent out to the candidate. The other is the rejection letter that says, 'As mentioned earlier, we carried out a routine background check before proceeding with the offer. During this we came across some recent public posts on Linkedin that included comments from you which will deeply hurt religious sentiments of certain communities.' How did social media react? The post received mixed reactions on social media. While many sided with the founder, some had opposing views and claimed that rescinding a job offer only based on a few social media remarks is harsh. Also Read: IIM-educated founder rejects 4 IITians who wanted to join his startup: 'Something didn't click' An individual posted, 'Only a fresher can understand the importance of this position. There is so much to do and learn. Education makes a human being grounded, teaches gratitude, and keeps him humble. But now I know why the cultural round is important.' Another added, 'I heard this reason for cancelling the offer letter for the first time.' A third commented, 'Revoking an offer letter for a professional position based on someone's social media activity shows how this 'cancel culture' can affect organisations when the wrong people get into leadership positions. And posting it here isn't virtue signalling, either. It simply shows how immature and insecure you are as a leader. Good luck finding good candidates.' A fourth wrote, 'The amount of hate this post is receiving is unreasonable.'
Hindustan Times
28-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Man with ₹50 LPA package laid off from US startup struggles to land job despite experience: 'I'm lost'
A man has turned to Reddit to share his job hunt struggles after being laid off from a US-based startup, citing that his unusually high salary, negotiated during the Covid-19 boom, has now become a major obstacle in securing new employment. Laid off from a US startup, a man shared how his ₹ 50 LPA pay became a hurdle in job hunts.(Representational image/Unsplash) (Also read: 'I think people severely underestimate India': US founder praises India's booming startup scene) The user, going by the handle @Pristine-Safety2462, posted in a career advice forum with the title: 'Just got laid off from a US based startup. My CTC is way higher than Indian benchmarks. Am I completely screwed?' In his detailed post, he explained, 'Hey Guys, need some advice on what can I do now. So I joined a startup during COVID days. Negotiated a high CTC (50 LPA), with 4 years of experience. But the startup wasn't doing well in the last year or so, and finally got laid off last week.' He added that although he now has eight years of consulting experience in the SaaS/IT space, recruiters are hesitant once they hear his current package. 'I know I can't expect this much (since I'm non-IIT/IIM and not a coder) but it doesn't seem to matter. I have been telling recruiters that I am open to taking a pay cut, but no one has shown interest so far.' Despite actively applying for roles over the past six months, he claims there has been 'no interest beyond the first call so far.' His main concern now is whether disclosing a lower CTC upfront could backfire during the hiring process. 'If I mention a lower CTC during initial calls, wouldn't it just come up when I share my payslips and offer letter? I'm lost.' Check out the post here: Comments offer mixed suggestions The post received mixed responses from other Reddit users, reflecting a shared sentiment around job market challenges and compensation expectations. One Redditor commented, 'They're afraid you'll keep looking after accepting their offer and then bail. You should clarify that you're aware your CTC was inflated and you're committed. Even offer a 2-year bond if necessary.' Another user advised, 'Never say your pay was above your value. That was the price of risk during Covid. But yes, a bond could help ease employer concerns.' Some highlighted the ongoing correction of Covid-era salaries. 'Take a max of 10-15% cut,' one person suggested, while another added, 'I've met 15 people making 50-60 LPA, and only three were IITians.' (Also read: 'Complete breakdown during video call': Bengaluru man hospitalised after CEO's brutal outburst) A different user suggested a temporary solution: 'What you need is a stopgap employment — a friend, uncle, someone who can offer a short-term job just to normalise your CTC. Then jump.' Another echoed, 'Work via references and network for your job. That works much better.' Meanwhile, a final user noted, 'You're telling us you didn't get any increment during your four years at the startup — that could raise doubts too.'
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IIM-educated founder rejects 4 IITians who wanted to join his startup: ‘Something didn't click'
An IIM-educated startup founder's post about rejecting four potential employees who he claimed were graduates from IIT has sparked a mixed reaction on social media. In the video, Dev Taneja explained that he rejected the candidates because their 'vibe' didn't match. A founder and CEO of an Indian startup shared a video about rejecting candidates from IIT. (Instagram/@unicornin2026) In the video, Taneja says, 'We rejected four IITians from joining our startup and here is the reason why. They were definitely intelligent and I totally respect that grind but something didn't click.' He then continues to talk more about the startup and what he is looking for in a candidate. According to his LinkedIn, Taneja completed an online course on Strategic Management from IIM Bangalore. Take a look at the video: How did social media react? The video prompted mixed reactions. While some explained why they would prefer someone from IIT over engineers from other colleges, a few slammed the founder for using the institute's name, claiming he did it only to grab views. Also Read: Indian CEO instantly replies to customer complaining about product quality on X: 'Da*n' An individual wrote, 'Rejected because you couldn't afford them!' Another asked, 'It feels as if you have a prejudice against IITians?' Taneja responded, 'No no, we just hired someone from IITC today. I love IITians, just these four didn't match the vibe.' A third added, 'True, not all IITians suit the startup profile but they have that potential to go an extra mile over usual Engg grads from tier 2/3 colleges. But personally, as a founder, I would prefer people who love to figure out things themselves than waiting for others to schedule tasks. Smarter people are more focused on themselves than the societal approvals. They learn, apply and pivot faster than most… that's what makes them a perfect fit for startups. And best wishes for your startup.' A fourth expressed, 'You could have said that you rejected them because they didn't match your vibe, but you used 'IITians' to grab views. Otherwise, kon dekhta.'
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'40 IIT selections': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu is super impressed with this small village in Bihar known as IIT factory
On the eve of IIT 2025 results, Zoho 's Sridhar Vembu draws attention to Bihar's youth talent, urging entrepreneurs to focus on the state's growing potential. His comment comes as Patwa Toli in Gaya district, known for sending over a dozen students to IITs every year, remains in national focus. This year, 40 aspirants from the village cleared the IIT entrance exam. Village earns name as 'IIT factory' Patwa Toli, a village in Bihar's Gaya district, has built a reputation over 25 years for producing a high number of IITians annually. Known once for its textile weaving, the village is now recognised across India for academic achievements. Almost every household has at least one engineering graduate. First IIT admission sparked change Jitendra Patwa's selection into the IITs in 1991 marked the beginning of the transformation. His success encouraged others in the village to aim for similar academic goals. Since then, generations have followed the same path, supported by a culture of shared aspiration and effort. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo — svembu (@svembu) Support network driven by community Dubeshwar Prasad, President of Vriksh Veda Chain, credited the village's success to education-focused community initiatives. 'This story shows how much talent is there in Bihar. Aspiring entrepreneurs should take note – if you want to be seriously successful in 20 years, you will look at the youthful talent pool in Bihar,' said Sridhar Vembu, highlighting the potential of regions like Patwa Toli. To ensure that economic barriers do not block access to education, the Vriksh Veda Chain has created a library model and offers free education through online classes taught by volunteer teachers from Delhi and Mumbai. Live Events Alumni return to guide next generation Since 2013, alumni of Patwa Toli, many of them IIT graduates, have formed an organisation called 'Vriksha'. They provide free coaching to students preparing for the JEE Main exam. The initiative also supplies study material and arranges online classes by experienced educators. Legacy rooted in education While Patwa Toli was once known as the 'Manchester of Bihar' for its cloth weaving industry, it has now been given a new identity – the 'village of IITians'. The village's example shows how consistent community-led efforts and a focus on education can change the future of a region. The success continues this year, with 40 students from the village clearing the IIT entrance exam.
