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News18
7 hours ago
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‘Someone Died, I Fainted': Post Reveals How Domestic Help Excuses Vary In Delhi And Chennai
Last Updated: A woman described how her years in the South and the North helped her notice sharp differences in work culture, especially among domestic workers. An Indian woman shared an insightful post on LinkedIn after living in two different cities—Chennai and Delhi. Her experiences highlighted how workplace habits, attitudes and approaches to responsibility can vary significantly depending on the region. In a LinkedIn post titled 'What a Tale of Two Regions Taught Me About Work Ethic and Social Mindset," Naina Pathak described how her years in the South and the North helped her notice sharp differences in work culture, especially among domestic workers. In Chennai, what stood out to her was the sincerity of people, not just among professionals, but also household help. According to Naina, her house help would start working at 6:30 AM in the morning, go through 5–6 houses by 1 PM and then report to an MNC from 2 PM to 9 PM for cleaning. On weekends, she did additional jobs like tailoring and making garlands to increase her income and support her children's future. 'On day one, she told me: 'I'll take two fixed leaves. If I take more, cut my salary," No drama — just accountability," she said. There was also a deep respect for food. Once, when some leftovers were thrown away, the house help said, 'Akka, if you can't finish something, give it to us. Don't throw it away." 'That respect for food and values stayed with me," Naina noted. Delhi: 'Missed Days And Unclear Lines" When Naina moved to Delhi, the contrast was clear. She mentioned that she had to hire six different house helps in just one year. 'Despite getting the salary they asked for, there were constant unannounced leaves. When questioned, I got excuses — 'someone died," 'I fainted," 'a relative is in the hospital." It became routine," she continued. And unlike in Chennai, here, even bringing up the idea of salary cuts caused offence. 'Boundaries turn you into the villain," she wrote. 'Even accepting leftover food was an issue, often rejected with ego," she added. A Difference In Mindset After living in both regions, Naina began noticing that the core difference was not in effort alone but in 'mindset and ambition." 'In the South, many domestic workers, even without education, speak broken but confident English, value time, and dream of a better future," she observed. In the North, the focus seemed more on survival, 'seem unwilling to rise above the 'garibi Rekha"," according to her. 'With free rations like Rs 1 rice and dal, survival is covered — but dreams are sidelined. Education is often a means to mid-day meals, not growth," she added. And despite language being a barrier in the South, she found communication respectful. In Delhi, even without a language gap, she experienced 'ego and resistance." Not A Comparison Naina made it clear that her experience wasn't about comparing regions; it was about understanding how people respond to their surroundings. 'Where work is respected, people thrive. Where support replaces ambition, growth stops," she wrote. In conclusion, Naina mentioned, 'It's time we rethink our approach — not just as citizens, but as a society. Government aid is important, but when it replaces ambition, the whole system suffers." But Naina's Post Didn't Land The Same Way For Everyone One user commented, 'Maids rejecting the leftover food is an assertion of their self-respect. You should appreciate it rather than expecting them to be submissive." Another said, 'This feels considerably shortsighted, Naina. Framing the 'good" domestic worker as someone who agrees to salary cuts for extra leave or gratefully accepts leftover food just trivialises the profession altogether. Why is it too much to expect self-respect across all professions?" 'What's the purpose of this post, really? Apart from being hugely problematic. Firstly, why should anyone be expected to accept leftover food? You realise how entitled and wrong that is, right Naina Pathak?" someone questioned. Meanwhile, an individual agreed with her, writing, 'I too endorse work culture cutting across all strata is far superior in south! Period." Naina's post touched upon one of the country's most complex and ongoing debates about the divide between North and South mindsets. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Chennai delhi viral news view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: July 30, 2025, 09:09 IST News viral 'Someone Died, I Fainted': Post Reveals How Domestic Help Excuses Vary In Delhi And Chennai Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Bakaiti trailer: Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chaddha navigate middle-class struggles
The upcoming slice-of-life family-drama 'Bakaiti' on ZEE5 unravels the heartfelt emotional story of a middle-class family from Ghaziabad. The new show depicts how love and connection prevails in a household caught between chaos and generation gap.'Bakaiti' is set in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It narrates the story of the humourously complex and quirky yet close-knit Kataria family. Naina (Tanya Sharma), 21, is ambitious and grounded, but her world is suddenly disrupted when she's forced to share space with her younger brother Bharat (Aditya Shukla). Bharat's passion for cricket and mischievous persona leads to his daily squabbles with Naina. Their parents Sanjay (Rajesh Tailang) and Sushma (Sheeba Chaddha) observe the tension while juggling with unspoken grief and financial the Kataria family struggles with rising expenses and difficult decisions, tensions flare across generations. Naina seeks space while Bharat tests her limits. But the conflict doesn't stop at the kids—there's a deeper divide between Sanjay and his younger brother Ajay. Their constant push and pull, layered with everyday chaos and clashing perspectives, form the heart of the Kataria household. Watch the trailer here: Speaking about the show, the director Ameet Guptha shared, "'Bakaiti' was born out of the kind of conversations we've all had around dining tables and on terrace steps—about space, sacrifice, and the quiet resilience that defines every Indian household. The aim was never to go big, but to go deep—to capture the small, seemingly insignificant moments that truly shape who we are as families."He further said, "We wanted the storytelling to feel lived-in and honest, with natural camera work, real-time conversations, and emotions that unfold without fanfare. Having Sheeba ji and Rajesh ji back together felt like magic—they brought a quiet depth and humour that beautifully elevated the soul of the Kataria family. I'm truly excited for the premiere on ZEE5 and can't wait for the show to reach homes across the country."Sharing her experience, actor Sheeba Chaddha said, "Being part of 'Bakaiti' felt like stepping into a world that's incredibly familiar yet rarely shown with such honesty.""The Kataria family reflects the unsaid love, everyday struggles, and quiet strength that define so many Indian homes. Playing Sushma reminded me how laughter and love can thrive even in the chaos. I'm thrilled to bring this relatable story to life with such a heartfelt team, she Rajesh Tailang also shared, "'Bakaiti' is a story that feels lived-in, like a memory from your own past. Sanjay reminded me of so many fathers—silent providers, emotional anchors, and sometimes accidental comedians."Tailang is best known for his roles in 'Mukkabaaz', 'Aiyaary', 'Commando 3' (2019), 'Panga' (2020) and 'Ulajh' (2024).He further said, "There's beauty in the everyday, and this series captures it with so much heart. I feel grateful to reunite with Sheeba ji and work with a team that values nuance, humour, and the tender messiness of family life."Chaddha is known for featuring in films such as - 'Badhaai Ho' (2018), 'Badhaai Do' (2019), 'Bad Newz' (2024) and 'Baby John' (2024).'Bakaiti' will premiere on ZEE5 on August 1, 2025.- Ends
Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Woman notes ‘stark difference in work ethic' of domestic help in Chennai & Delhi, ignites another North vs South debate
A north Indian woman who recently shifted to Delhi after living in Chennai for four years noted a 'stark difference' in the work ethic and mindset of people, especially domestic help, in the two regions. In a lengthy LinkedIn post, Naina Pathak shared 'what a tale of two regions taught her about work ethic and social mindset'. Naina said that after living for almost four years in Chennai and then spending a year in Delhi, she witnessed better professionalism in the southern city than in the national capital. 'In Chennai, whether it was professionals or household help, I saw sincerity,' Naina said. She shared that her maid in Chennai would start her day at 6:30 AM, work at 5–6 houses until 1 PM, and then join an MNC for cleaning from 2 PM to 9 PM. On weekends, she'd take up extra work, such as tailoring and garland-making, to earn more and give her children a better life. 'What amazed me was their honesty. On day one, she told me: 'I'll take two fixed leaves. If I take more, cut my salary.' No drama — just accountability,' Naina wrote. She said that when she ever wasted food unintentionally, her househelp in Chennai would politely ask her to give it to her instead of throwing it away, as respect for food. 'Once, when I wasted some food unintentionally, she gently said, 'Akka, if you can't finish something, give it to us. Don't throw it away.' That respect for food and values stayed with me,' Naina shared. Naina noted that after moving to Delhi, she has hired six maids in just one year. 'Despite getting the salary they asked for, there were constant unannounced leaves,' she said, adding that they also had excuses ready when questioned. 'I got excuses — 'someone died,' 'I fainted,' 'a relative is in hospital.' It became routine,' Naina wrote. She also noted that the househelps in Delhi get offended by the mere suggestion of a cut salary and reject leftovers. 'Forget saying 'cut salary' — here, even suggesting it offends them. Boundaries turn you into the villain. Even accepting leftover food was an issue, often rejected with ego,' she shared. After observing closely, Naina said she realised that the real difference was the 'mindset and ambition' of people in these regions. 'In the South, many domestic workers — even without education — speak broken but confident English, value time, and dream of a better future,' she said. 'In contrast, in the North, some seem unwilling to rise above the 'garibi rekha.' With free rations like ₹ 1 rice and dal, survival is covered — but dreams are sidelined. Education is often a means to mid-day meals, not growth,' she added. Naina also noted that despite language barriers, communication was respectful in the South. However, in the North, with no language gap, she often faced ego and resistance. Naina claimed that her post wasn't a North vs South rant but 'about how values, systems, and environment shape people.' 'Where work is respected, people thrive. Where support replaces ambition, growth stops,' she added. However, social media users felt differently and said that she was wrong to compare. 'This feels considerably shortsighted,' a user said. 'Framing the 'good' domestic worker as someone who agrees to salary cuts for extra leave or gratefully accepts leftover food just trivialises the profession altogether. Why is it too much to expect self-respect across all professions?' he said justifying his comment. 'Domestic work is still work - it deserves dignity, fair boundaries, and wages that aren't subject to casual penalties. Comparing two regions by reducing their workers to who is more 'compliant' is problematic,' the user added. He also slammed the AI-generated imagery she used alongside her post, saying it 'only adds to the tastelessness of that framing.' 'There's a bigger conversation to be had about systems, opportunity, and social equity - but it needs to be had without romanticising deference or penalising self-respect,' the user added. This comes at a time when hundreds of domestic workers and sanitation staff have left Gurugram, fearing police checks and detention. This sudden exit has severely disrupted waste collection. Garbage has been piling up on streets while door-to-door waste collection systems have literally collapsed.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rangeen review: Viineet Kumar Siingh leads a drama about male sex work that doesn't know where it's headed
Rangeen web series review Cast: Viineet Kumar Siingh, Rajshri Deshpande, Taaruk Raina, Seeba Chaddha Creator: Amardeep Galsin, Amir Rizvi Star rating: ★ In a country where sex-related crimes and sexual repression are at an all-time high, one would expect that a show like Rangeen, now available to watch on Prime Video, would treat the subject of male sex work with some amount of sensitivity and respect. Unfortunately, keeping that expectation put me on the wrong track to begin with, because Rangeen does not know whether to empathise with its protagonist or laugh at him, so as a case study, it attempts both at one go and ends up doing neither. Vineet Kumar Siingh plays a journalist turned gigolo in Rangeen. The premise Rangeen begins with Adarsh (Viineet Kumar Siingh), who runs a local newspaper. He is too busy trying to make ends meet and make sure that things are in place at work to even notice how lonely his wife, Naina (Rajshri Deshpande), feels, even when he is present at home. Then comes the shocking revelation when he catches her with a young gigolo named Sunny (Taaruk Raina). Adarsh loses it, and Naina leaves. His humiliation now drives him to seek what it is that he lacks, and this curiosity leads him to take up the job of a gigolo himself. He wants to experience this and prove that he is no less. If I thought I didn't understand men, maybe the character of Adarsh would be the prime example to prove my point. None of what Adarsh does next makes sense. It is a series of baffling character choices, none of them attuned to any iota of emotional unrest. One fails to understand Adarsh as he chases the goal of becoming a gigolo, letting his journalism instincts go like it meant nothing to him, and refuses to allow some common sense into him, even when that arrives from the elusive madam, Sitara (Sheeba Chadha), who is running the gigolo business. In the same chain of events, we follow the parallel tracks of Naina as she takes refuge in her parents' house, and that of Sunny, who is revealed to work in a local meat shop. What doesn't work Rangeen is a show that is utterly confused about the subject of sex work, one that piles up a series of bizarre situational plot twists and shocks. The scenes that follow after Adarsh ruins and embarrasses his way through the trial session are so clueless and unnecessary in their context- we are seeing a man setting up for his own humiliation. Are we meant to laugh at him then? The writing seems peculiarly rushed and unsupervised, running around in circles and barely aware of the next steps once the central crisis is in place. Look, it says, a man so desperate to prove himself. Hear, as this woman displays her nonchalance and strength to say there is nothing wrong with cheating. What is most jarring is the comic background score that continuously underlines and sets up the tone of the series in most parts. I could almost hear the disclaimer of a scene ending with the phrase- 'Thoda halka rakhte hain.' The show is obsessed with keeping the punchlines light, the observations colourful. Therefore, it forgets the very desire, the primal need that these people crave. Sex is as intimate as anything human there is, but the makers of Rangeen seem to have made up their mind that sex work also includes some provocation that is meant to be seen through a lighter lens. The tonal inconsistency snatches away from any emotional connection with the characters, and we are left with a bunch of foolish people running blindly around the same circle. Final thoughts Rangeen has barely any insight into the sexual repression that a country like India deals with. Perhaps it does not want to deal with it in the first place, because nowhere is the psychological inquiry present. The characters speak as if they are joking all the time, speaking like cardboard cutouts and in urgent need of a therapist. Even in Sunny's track, there is a shocking absence of the socio-political dread of belonging to a certain class and community. He seems to be living without any idea of where he is or what his future looks like. Only Rajshri Deshpande's presence reflects an awareness of the responsibilities of playing a character like Naina. She seems to be working overtime in a show that does not know where to start the dialogue, so she fills the dialogue with her mere presence. Viineet Kumar Siingh seems to be as confused as Adarsh himself, and there's hardly anything to write home about. Even the chain-smoking bit feels misplaced when there is no emotional context. He also has a rather patriarchal undertone to his view of the relationship that magically disappears somewhere along the line. How? Why? Better to ask no questions and dive along, because what's more fun than shaming sex and desire? More than just a vision check, a show like Rangeen needs to open its eyes first.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
After Paris Vacation, Shruti Sinha's Love Note For The City
Last Updated: Shruti recently visited Paris for the summer holiday and shared stunning visuals from her trip on Instagram. The City of Light has always been a magnet for travel enthusiasts, and Shruti Sinha is no exception. The actress recently visited Paris for a vacation and shared stunning visuals from her trip on Instagram. The opening frame featured Shruti sitting on a ledge with her back to the camera. Dressed in an all-denim look, the actress was seen making a heart hand towards the Eiffel Tower in the background. The follow-up images showed Shruti facing the camera as she clicked several pictures in different poses. In the caption, she wrote, 'Nothing compares to how happy I felt on this trip! Paris, you were truly magical. Big love to @bisousparis for capturing me so beautifully! P.S- Hair is having its main character moment, no nazar please!" See the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shruti Sinha (@shrutisinhahaha) Shruti Sinha made her television debut in the reality show Roadies Xtreme in 2018. Later, she also participated in the shows MTV Splitsvilla Season 11 and Ace of Space 2. It was Amazon MX Player's web series Campus Beats that gave her recognition as an actor. Shruti played the role of Netra, a determined wedding dancer fighting for her family's survival. The show also featured Shantanu Maheshwari, Sahaj Singh Chahal, Tanvi Gadkari, Harsh Dingwanii, Tanya Bhushan and Dhanshree Yadav in key roles. Campus Beats ended its 5-season-long run earlier this year. In an interview with Cosmopolita, Shruti talked about the work she is looking forward to doing next. The actress said, 'I've signed films that didn't work out—one got shelved, another one was re-shot with a different cast. Once, I was even told I didn't get a role because I was 'too fair." But I'm still hopeful." She added, 'Since I was a child, I've been a huge Karan Johar fan. I've always dreamt of playing a Naina in a Dharma film. Whether it's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, or even Jugjugg Jeeyo, there's always a Naina. The next one should be me. It's been a dream for as long as I can remember—and I'm still manifesting it." First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
