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Economic Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Economic Times
IITian gets trolled for using death in IIT to talk about his startup: 'Can't even let him rest in peace'
Synopsis An IIT Bombay graduate is facing criticism. His LinkedIn post about a student's death sparked controversy. The post mourned Rohit Sinha's death. It then promoted the founder's recruitment startup. Reddit users accused him of insensitivity. They felt he exploited the tragedy for business. Rohit Sinha, a final-year student, allegedly died by suicide. Agencies An IITian recently received backlash from Reddit for using a fellow IITian's death to promote his company. An entrepreneur, who graduated from IIT Bombay, has found himself at the centre of a storm on the Reddit forum LinkedIn Lunatics for an emotionally charged tribute post that many accused of being self-promotional. The founder, who helms a recruitment startup, took to LinkedIn to mourn the death of Rohit Sinha, a fourth-year student from IIT Bombay, who died at the age of 22. While his message began with sorrow, it quickly shifted focus to his company and its mission to support students in securing employment—drawing ire from netizens who felt it was an insensitive pivot. The alumnus opened his post by expressing grief over the passing of Sinha, who was a student of metallurgical engineering at IIT Bombay. The student reportedly died by suicide at Hostel 17 (H17) on campus. Although the specific cause behind the incident has yet to be determined, the entrepreneur noted how the tragedy hit close to home, emphasizing shared experiences within the same reflected on the high-pressure environment in elite academic spaces, particularly concerning internships and job placements. He described how the intensity and isolation that come with such expectations had once affected him deeply too. It was from that difficult emotional terrain, he claimed, that his recruitment startup was born—to offer support and job pathways for students navigating similar his closing lines, he encouraged struggling students to speak to friends or family and to seek help if burdened by academic or placement-related anxiety. He emphasized that life is valuable and that his platform is open for users did not take kindly to the post. Comments on the LinkedIn Lunatics subreddit skewered the founder for what many saw as an opportunistic move. One sarcastically paraphrased the tone as, 'Rest in peace, dead guy. Now let me tell you about my startup.' Another mocked the shift in narrative with, 'Let's centre this tragedy around me.'Another quipped, "Can't even let him rest in peace."Some compared the tone of the post to exploitative advertising, with one user imagining a commercial message wrapped in grief—likening it to someone announcing a child's death followed by a diaper discount promo. Another respondent commented bitterly that the deceased student likely would not have appreciated his memory being used as a segue to market a Sinha was a final-year student in the Meta Science department at IIT Bombay and hailed from Delhi. As per a statement from the Mumbai Police, Sinha allegedly jumped from the rooftop of his hostel building. He was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Authorities confirmed he had recently completed his BTech degree and was awaiting job placement. No suicide note was found at the scene. This tragic loss has reignited conversations around mental health, pressure in academic institutions, and the responsibilities of public figures when speaking about sensitive issues.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IITian gets trolled for using death in IIT to talk about his startup: 'Can't even let him rest in peace'
An entrepreneur, who graduated from IIT Bombay , has found himself at the centre of a storm on the Reddit forum LinkedIn Lunatics for an emotionally charged tribute post that many accused of being self-promotional. The founder, who helms a recruitment startup , took to LinkedIn to mourn the death of Rohit Sinha , a fourth-year student from IIT Bombay, who died at the age of 22. While his message began with sorrow, it quickly shifted focus to his company and its mission to support students in securing employment—drawing ire from netizens who felt it was an insensitive pivot. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Design Thinking Public Policy Data Analytics Management Digital Marketing Finance MBA Artificial Intelligence Leadership PGDM Operations Management others Others CXO Technology Project Management Cybersecurity Healthcare Degree MCA Data Science healthcare Product Management Data Science Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks IIM Indore CERT-IIMI DTAI Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 25 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK PCP DTIM Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Tribute Post Blends Personal Loss with Business Messaging The alumnus opened his post by expressing grief over the passing of Sinha, who was a student of metallurgical engineering at IIT Bombay. The student reportedly died by suicide at Hostel 17 (H17) on campus. Although the specific cause behind the incident has yet to be determined, the entrepreneur noted how the tragedy hit close to home, emphasizing shared experiences within the same institution. He reflected on the high-pressure environment in elite academic spaces, particularly concerning internships and job placements. He described how the intensity and isolation that come with such expectations had once affected him deeply too. It was from that difficult emotional terrain, he claimed, that his recruitment startup was born—to offer support and job pathways for students navigating similar stress. In his closing lines, he encouraged struggling students to speak to friends or family and to seek help if burdened by academic or placement-related anxiety. He emphasized that life is valuable and that his platform is open for outreach. Reddit Reacts: Accusations of Insensitivity and Opportunism Reddit users did not take kindly to the post. Comments on the LinkedIn Lunatics subreddit skewered the founder for what many saw as an opportunistic move. One sarcastically paraphrased the tone as, 'Rest in peace, dead guy. Now let me tell you about my startup.' Another mocked the shift in narrative with, 'Let's centre this tragedy around me.' Another quipped, "Can't even let him rest in peace." Some compared the tone of the post to exploitative advertising, with one user imagining a commercial message wrapped in grief—likening it to someone announcing a child's death followed by a diaper discount promo. Another respondent commented bitterly that the deceased student likely would not have appreciated his memory being used as a segue to market a business. Details About Rohit Sinha's Death Rohit Sinha was a final-year student in the Meta Science department at IIT Bombay and hailed from Delhi. As per a statement from the Mumbai Police, Sinha allegedly jumped from the rooftop of his hostel building. He was rushed to a hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Authorities confirmed he had recently completed his BTech degree and was awaiting job placement. No suicide note was found at the scene. This tragic loss has reignited conversations around mental health , pressure in academic institutions, and the responsibilities of public figures when speaking about sensitive issues.
Time of India
02-08-2025
- Time of India
IIT-Bombay student dies after falling from hostel terrace
Mumbai: A 22-year-old IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Bombay student died after reportedly falling from the terrace of a hostel building on the institute's campus in Powai early Saturday. The incident occurred around 1:30 am. Police said the deceased was a final-year student from the MEMS (Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science) department. The Powai police registered an accidental death report, and an investigation is ongoing. In the preliminary investigation, the police did not find any evidence of foul play. The student, said faculty, was a bright candidate and had strong academic credentials with good scores. The deceased hailed from south Delhi. Police said the students met on Friday night after a two-month break. They drank together until 12:30 am. The deceased later left and went with a liquor bottle to the 10th floor of another building from where he is suspected to have fallen. Police will probe if it is a case of suicide. "No suicide note has been found," confirmed a senior officer. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Officers recorded statements from other students and will also record statements from the deceased's family. Sources said the deceased was under the influence of alcohol. The body was sent to Rajawadi Hospital in Ghatkopar for a post-mortem examination. Police informed the deceased's family in Delhi, and they rushed to Mumbai. The institute director emailed the IIT-B community mourning the loss, and the same statement was released on social media too. IIT Bombay took to X (formerly Twitter) and released their statement. : It is with deep sorrow that we inform you of the untimely passing of our final-year student, Mr Rohit Sinha (22) ( MEMS Department), in a tragic incident that occurred late last night. The Powai Police are currently investigating the matter. The untimely death shocked us to the core, and we share the grief. It is very unfortunate that a promising career came to a premature end in such a manner. His death saddened the entire community on the IIT campus. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. We pray they find the strength to cope with this immense loss. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
India.com
02-08-2025
- India.com
IIT Bombay Student Dies By Suicide After Jumping From Hostel Building
A 22-year-old student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay allegedly died by suicide after jumping from his hostel building in the early hours of Saturday, Mumbai Police said. Rohit Sinha, a Delhi native and fourth-year Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science student at the institute, is believed to have jumped around 1 am. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival, police said. Police officials stated that there was one eyewitness to the incident, another student who was on the hostel terrace speaking on the phone at the time and saw the student, identified as Rohit, jump. Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR), and an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the incident. The year 2025 saw many suicide related deaths by students of the premier IITs across the country. In July, a second-year Electrical Engineering student of IIT Kharagpur was found dead on the campus under mysterious circumstances. The student was identified as Chandradip Pawar. This was the second incident of an on-campus death of a student of the institute in recent times as on July 18, the body of Ritam Mondal, a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering Student, was discovered under mysterious circumstances in his hostel room. It was the fifth case of in-campus unnatural death at IIT-Kharagpur. On May 4, Mohammad Asif Qamar, a third-year B. Tech student from Bihar, was found dead in his room at Madan Mohan Malviya Hall. On April 20, Aniket Walker, a final-year Ocean Engineering student from Maharashtra, was found hanging in JC Bose Hall. On January 12, Shaon Malik, a third-year electrical engineering student, died by suicide. The Supreme Court on July 28 expressed serious concern over rising student suicides in educational institutions, questioning the management of IIT Kharagpur over their handling of recent cases. A Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan, while hearing a suo motu case, demanded accountability from the institution. 'Why are students committing suicide? What is the management doing?' the Bench asked pointedly, and directed West Bengal police to file detailed status reports within four weeks. (Discussions on suicides can be triggering for some. But suicides are preventable. If you are looking for help, some suicide prevention helpline numbers in India are 011-40769002 from Sanjivini (Delhi-based, 10 am - 5.30 pm) and 044-24640050 from Sneha Foundation (Chennai-based, 8 am - 10 pm), +91 9999666555 from Vandrevala Foundation (Mumbai-based, 24x7).
Time of India
28-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Drive to keep stray bulls off Deoghar streets
Dumka: In a bid to keep city roads free of traffic disruptions during the ongoing Shravani Mela, the Deoghar Municipal Corporation (DMC) has started catching stray animals and transporting them to shelters outskirts of the temple town. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now More than a dozen stray bulls were caught overnight by a special team of catchers, who were roped in from Haryana, DMC's city commissioner Rohit Sinha said on Monday. "The animals were then taken to designated shelters in a vehicle outside the city," he said. Notably, the drive started keeping in mind the expected surge in footfall of devotees in the town on Monday, which is considered auspicious during the Shravan month. DMC officials said the drive will continue after Shravani Mela concludes next month. "There have been incidents where motorists were knocked down from their vehicles by stray cattle, resulting in minor injuries. This would improve ," Ashok Sharma, a Deoghar resident, said.
