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Social media abuzz about toxic work culture at Ola Krutrim after employee’s ‘suicide’
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Reports have emerged on social media about a toxic work environment at Ola's AI subsidiary, Krutrim, following the suicide of Nikhil Somwanshi, a machine learning engineer. Allegations include immense work pressure before his death. Ola stated Somwanshi was on extended personal leave and expressed support for his family. Concerns about management and frequent exits have been noted. The company remains in contact with authorities, yet specific queries about culture remain unanswered.
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Ola under fire again: employee suicide sparks fresh criticism of toxic work culture
Economic Times
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2m ago
Medial
Ola's AI division, Krutrim, is under scrutiny following the suicide of a 25-year-old software engineer, raising concerns about toxic work culture. Reports suggest the employee was overworked, and Ola has previously faced criticism for its hostile environment and aggressive leadership style. Founder Bhavish Aggarwal's management approach has been likened to Elon Musk's, with high expectations and demanding work conditions. Despite backlash, Aggarwal remains unapologetic, emphasizing intense and aggressive work culture.
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Bhavish Aggarwal Vs LinkedIn: Ola To Stop Using Microsoft Azure, Migrate To Krutrim AI Cloud
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola Cabs, Ola Electric, and Krutrim AI, announced that Ola will stop using Microsoft's Azure cloud platform and migrate to Krutrim's cloud. This decision follows Aggarwal's ongoing dispute with LinkedIn over the removal of a post he made on the platform. Aggarwal also expressed his intention to work with the Indian developer community to create a digital public infrastructure (DPI) for social media that follows Indian laws and allows creators to own their data. This move aligns with his previous statements questioning the need for social media to be a closed ecosystem.
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Zepto CEO sparks work-life balance debate amid toxic work culture allegations
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
The CEO of Zepto, Aadit Palicha, has commented on the debate surrounding work-life balance on Indian social media. In an ironic statement, he expressed support for work-life balance, even though there have been allegations of a toxic work culture at Zepto requiring long hours from employees. Other corporate leaders, such as Rishad Premji of Wipro, emphasize the importance of work-life balance and the need for individuals to define it for themselves. However, Narayan Murthy of Infosys sparked controversy by suggesting that young professionals should work 70-hour weeks to improve living standards in India, which drew criticism over potential burnout and a lack of work-life balance.
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Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal criticised for his remark on Koo shutdown
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
Ola Founder Bhavish Aggarwal is being criticised on X after he remarked "recreating what already exists won't help" on the shutdown of Koo, the Indian social media platform once seen as a competitor of X (formerly Twitter). "Says someone who made a career by copying Uber/Lyft," an X user said. "How different is Krutrim? Isn't it a recreation," asked another.
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Deepinder Goyal faces fire over NYE 'War Room' post
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal faced backlash for sharing a post about Zomato's "War Room" on New Year's Eve. Netizens criticized him for not acknowledging the delivery partners and for promoting a toxic work culture. Some users argued that this behavior sets a bad precedent for entrepreneurs and senior leaders. In contrast, a screenshot of a notification from European grocery delivery platform Getir that stated operations would pause on New Year’s Eve sparked a discussion about the superior work culture in Europe.
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Bhavish Aggarwal-Led Krutrim’s Chatbot Raises Eyebrows Over Inaccuracies
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
The recently launched AI chatbot by Indian unicorn Krutrim has received criticism on social media after its beta release. Users have found the chatbot's responses to be inaccurate and lacking proper training. Despite its similarities to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, the Krutrim chatbot has faced doubts about its precision and readiness for a public rollout. Nevertheless, Krutrim remains hopeful and plans to improve the chatbot based on feedback. As competition in the AI space intensifies, Krutrim aims to establish itself as a viable contender among big tech players.
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Zepto CEO Aadit responds to viral post about his company's 'toxic work culture'
Inshorts
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8m ago
Medial
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha responded to the viral Reddit post by an employee about Zepto's alleged "toxic work culture". "I have nothing against work-life balance. In fact, I recommend it to all our competitors...FYI, not my quote - read it from an interview of Daksh Gupta," Aadit posted on X. Notably, Greptile's CEO Daksh Gupta has defended 84-hour work week.
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Zepto CHRO departs following 'toxic work culture' accusations
YourStory
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7m ago
Medial
Zepto's Chief Human Resources Officer, Martin Dinesh Gomez, has left the company after just 11 months. Zepto's Chief Brand Officer, Chandan Mendiratta, has taken on additional responsibilities as Chief Culture Officer to oversee HR operations. This development follows Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha's post on work-life balance amidst rumors of a toxic work culture at the startup. Zepto recently raised $350 million in funding and has plans to expand its Cafe vertical to major cities. Additionally, competition in the quick commerce space is intensifying with new entrants like Amazon's Tez.
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'Team change karalo...': Redditor reveals managers reaction after he refused working 12 hours for meagre Rs 3.8 LPA package
Business Today
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5m ago
Medial
A Reddit post went viral after a user shared a manager's demands for long work hours despite offering a salary of 3.8 lakhs per annum. The post initially misled readers by stating the salary as 3.8 lakhs per month, later corrected. Redditors advised the user to find a better job if financially feasible, while critiquing the toxic work culture in North Indian workplaces marked by long hours, hierarchical dynamics, and outdated titles.
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Bhavish Aggarwal's Krutrim AI ignores Ola, says Ather EV is best scooter in India
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Krutrim AI chatbot, created by Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal, has faced controversy after naming Ather Energy's 450X Gen 3 as the best electric scooter in India, despite competition from Ola. Krutrim, designed to rival chatbots like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT, made this declaration in response to a user's question. The chatbot highlighted the Ather 450X's top-notch ride quality, performance, and battery features. Krutrim recently launched its own chatbot, Krutrim Assistant, and confirmed that it is based on OpenAI's GPT-3.5 language model.
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