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India Today
20 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Bengaluru techie quits ‘dream job' after toxic work culture breaks him. Viral post
A Bengaluru-based software engineer walked away from what many would call a dream job, not because he failed, but because the work environment slowly wore him a now-viral post on LinkedIn, Shravan Tickoo, founder of an AI startup in Bengaluru, shared the techie's story that has since struck a chord online. According to him, the young engineer didn't quit due to underperformance but because his workplace left him emotionally drained and mentally cried on a G-Meet because I asked for clarity on a project. That's how bad it got,' the engineer reportedly told Tickoo. Tickoo explained that the employee was offered no onboarding or structural support. Instead, he was expected to 'figure it out'. When he couldn't meet vague expectations, the result wasn't guidance, it was public pressure didn't end there. His manager, Tickoo claimed, would call at odd hours, gaslight concerns, and throw around blame. When the engineer finally resigned, hoping for peace, he was told: 'Good luck finding another job. Let's see how long you last there.''This isn't just toxic. This is trauma,' Tickoo said, adding, 'People don't leave companies. They leave environments where their dignity is no longer safe.'In his post, he urged people to value good managers, the kind who make even difficult jobs feel meaningful. 'They're rarer than you think,' he a look at the viral post here: The story left social media users shaken. One of the users described it as a 'hard-hitting reminder' of how leadership, or the lack of it, can deeply affect someone's mental health. Another user pointed out how it was 'heartbreaking but sadly not uncommon,' and emphasised the need to build workplaces that value people over performance metrics.A user urged others not to settle for anything less than a respectful job environment. 'We shall land our dream job, but we must keep looking till we find one that respects us,' they user added: 'Toxic managers don't just affect output—they destroy confidence. Here's to the leaders who still lead with empathy.'See the comments here: Shravan Tickoo's post did more than narrate one man's struggle, it raised a mirror to workplaces that prioritise pressure over people. The message was clear: a little empathy goes a long way, and good managers aren't just helpful, they're Watch
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Can Vitamin B12 deficiency cause headaches? Here's why you shouldn't be popping painkillers
A 30-year-old woman walked into our OPD complaining of headache, pain in the neck and shoulder region, dizziness, heaviness in the head and mild nausea. She said she had tingling in her hands and feet, felt palpitations and wobbly, probably due to fatigue. Yet her blood pressure, sugar readings and other parameters were normal. She had no history of either sinus or migraine. That left us with only one reason and although pretty sure, I ordered a routine blood test. It showed her to be deficient in Vitamin B 12. Many least expect it but Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause severe headaches. Yet patients pop painkillers on their own. My patient did too but her symptoms came back after the relieving effects wore off. The woman was also low on iron. Her B12 deficiency possibly led to megaloblastic anaemia, where the body produces abnormally large red blood cells that don't function properly, reducing their ability to carry oxygen to the brain. This low oxygenated blood flow causes the heart to pump more blood, leading to palpitations. Her tingling feet were probably because Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to nerve damage, which can manifest as various neurological symptoms, including headaches. Research has shown that B12 deficiency can lead to cell damage in blood vessels, increase free radicals that damage our DNA and push up levels of an amino acid called homocysteine (building block of protein) which damages the lining of blood vessels. That's why you may also see unusual symptoms like tongue inflammation. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause pernicious anaemia, which leads to frequent headaches. B12 is needed for producing red blood cells and DNA, while iron is needed for haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Studies suggest that a lack of B12 can worsen iron deficiency and enough of it improves iron utilization. For a long time, vegetarians and vegans have been considered to be deficient in vitamin B12 because this micronutrient can hardly be gotten from plant sources, except algae and mushrooms. But just like my young patient, many non-vegetarians in the 30 to 40 age group are deficient in B12 because of absorption issues. The body may not be able to absorb enough B12 because of food intolerance, conditions like gastritis, autoimmune diseases and alcohol addiction. Certain medications like the common diabetes drug metformin, proton pump inhibitors which stop production of stomach acids, some antibiotics and oral contraceptives can limit absorption. Supplements are needed in these cases. The normal range is between 220 and 900 picograms per millilitre (pg/mL). However, we consider the 400-600 pg/mL as healthy. For migraine patients, supplements are given even when their level is 600 pg/mL to reduce the frequency of headaches. When diet and oral supplements are not enough, we give injections to patients to restore normal levels. (Dr Tickoo is Director, Internal Medicine, Max Healthcare)
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IIM graduate asks himself ‘What do I really want to do?', then leaves six-figure monthly salary for a creative career
In a time when career stability is often seen as the ultimate goal, one man's choice to abandon a high-paying job to chase his artistic dreams is capturing widespread attention. Anil Jangid, a former product manager at Amazon and an alumnus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, decided to leave behind a six-figure salary and a secure corporate role to pursue music. His story, shared by friend Shravan Tickoo in a widely shared LinkedIn post, is now resonating across social media platforms as a powerful example of personal courage and authenticity. From Corporate Stability to Artistic Passion Jangid's credentials followed a well-trodden path of professional success — a degree from NITK, an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and a thriving career at Amazon. Yet, despite reaching what many would consider the peak of professional achievement, he chose to take a different route. According to Tickoo, who met Jangid a few years ago, he was a grounded, ambitious individual with a desire to do something meaningful beyond just career advancement. 'A set career — NITK, IIM Ahmedabad, 6-figure earning PM at Amazon — you know the drill,' Tickoo noted in his post. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60m2 prefabricated bungalow for the elderly in Kathriguppe Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo Though Jangid had already made an unconventional move by quitting Amazon for a startup venture, it was a year of deep introspection that eventually led him to his true passion: music. Tickoo recounted how they lost contact for some time, but then Jangid reached out with a surprising update. 'Around 2 months back, he pings me and sends me a picture of himself. Ripped like a supermodel. I asked him, 'Dude— you look awesome! What have you been doing?' He said — 'Bhai, last year I once again asked myself — what is it that I really want to do?'' Choosing to Sing, Not Just Dream This period of reflection led Jangid to write and record his own music. When he shared one of his songs with Tickoo, the response was immediate. 'I asked him, 'Did you record it as a hobby?' And Anil, being Anil, said — 'Nahi bhai, I'm trying to become a singer.'' The song, titled "#SunLoZara," was filled with raw emotion and authenticity that struck a chord with those who heard it. Jangid's story has inspired thousands online. 'An inspiring story, Shravan! Anil's courage to follow his passion is a reminder for all of us to embrace our true selves,' one user commented. Another added, 'Respect! Courage like this deserves loud applause.' Many praised the emotional depth of the song and the bravery it took to start over in an entirely new field. Tickoo ended his post with a line from Apple's iconic campaign: 'People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who actually do.'
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
IIM Ahmedabad graduate leaves 6-figure product manager job at Amazon to chase music dreams
A former product manager at Amazon and an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has left behind a stable and lucrative career to pursue his true calling—music. Anil Jangid's decision to step away from a secure corporate job to become a singer has captured the attention of many, especially after a LinkedIn post shared by his friend, Shravan Tickoo, which has gone viral on the platform. (Also read: 8-year-old orders 70,000 lollipops worth ₹3.3 lakh on Amazon, leaves mother stunned) In his LinkedIn post, Tickoo described Jangid as a humble, hardworking individual who had achieved success in his career. "I met him a few years ago; back then, he was a PM at Amazon. A set career — NITK, IIM Ahmedabad, 6-figure earning PM at Amazon — you know the drill," wrote Tickoo. Despite his credentials and a promising future at Amazon, Jangid was driven by something more—his desire to make an impact beyond the corporate world. According to Tickoo, Jangid would often discuss unconventional ideas with him, some of which had a unique, soulful quality. "The first thing which no one would expect was that he left his job at Amazon at his peak for a risky startup," Tickoo recalled. Jangid's journey took another unexpected turn when he decided to pursue his passion for music. Tickoo shared how, after a year of soul-searching, Jangid chose to follow his heart. Tickoo continued, "Around 2 months back, he pings me and sends me a picture of himself. Ripped like a supermodel. I asked him, 'Dude— you look awesome! What have you been doing?' He said — 'Bhai, last year I once again asked myself — what is it that I really want to do?'" Jangid revealed to Tickoo that he had written a song during this period of introspection. Tickoo recalled his surprise: "I asked him, 'Did you record it as a hobby?' To which Anil, being Anil, said — 'Nahi bhai, I am trying to become a singer.'" Anil shared the song, titled "#SunLoZara," with Tickoo, who was astounded by its raw emotion and authenticity. (Also read: Ex-Amazon employee says it was a 'horrible place' to work: 'People avoided asking for time off') Tickoo believes that his friend's courage represents the kind of spirit that can bring about real change. 'Many might say he is crazy. But then, as Apple rightly said: 'People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who actually do.'' The LinkedIn post has since garnered significant attention, with many users expressing admiration for Jangid's bravery. One user commented, "An inspiring story, Shravan! Anil's courage to follow his passion is a reminder for all of us to embrace our true selves." Another user praised Anil for his leap of faith, stating, "Respect! Courage like this deserves loud applause."
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Kashmiri Pandit organisation flags ‘revived existential threat' to community in Valley, warns of permanent relocation
SRINAGAR: A Kashmiri Pandit organisation on Wednesday threatened permanent migration of the community from Kashmir Valley , if immediate security cover around their settlements and religious sites is not provided. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'We are seriously concerned and pained to the core with the recent intelligence reports suggesting an imminent danger to Kashmiri Pandits and non-Muslim migrant labourers in Kashmir Valley,' Sanjay Tickoo , president of Kashmiri Pandit Sangarash Samiti (KPSS), said. 'A report that The Resistance Front (TRF) is orchestrating targeted retaliatory strikes in the wake of the razing of nine terror-linked houses is a spine-chilling reminder that the tiny religious minority in Kashmir is forever hostages to the guns of both the state and non-state actors,' he added. While asking J&K and Union govts to and acknowledge the specific threat profile of Kashmiri Pandits and implement community-specific protection regimes, Tickoo, who has been a leading voice of the community for over three decades, said, 'If a single member of our community is harmed or targeted in this new cycle of coordinated terror, we will have no choice but to relocate from the Valley permanently.' KPSS takes up the causes of Kashmiri Pandits who stayed back in the Valley even after the exodus of the community in 1990 when widespread insurgency broke out in the Valley. 'For 35 years, the non-migrant Kashmiri Pandit community has stood its ground — often defying death, discrimination and deliberate exclusion — not as tourists or outsiders, but as legitimate stakeholders and indigenous inhabitants of this land. Yet, today the community finds itself orphaned once again in the national conscience,' Tickoo said. Alleging that 'the so-called candle march brigades' have not lifted a finger or spoken a word to recognise the renewed existential threat to the community, he said: 'Let it be amply clear that a callous attitude on part of either the Union govt or the local administration is no longer an option. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Prevention, protection and proactive safeguarding measures are the only workable options left. This is not just about increased deployment of quick reaction teams or increased security measures; this is about making our right to life, dignity and presence in our own ancestral land non-negotiable.' 'The Kashmiri Pandit community has maintained the civilisational spirit of Kashmir for centuries. But if the State lets us down once again, history will note not only the silence of our oppressors but also the indifference of those constitutionally bound to defend us,' Tickoo said.
