Why are India’s brightest minds leaving? Center’s reply on personal income tax migration raises more questions

The Center maintains that IIT graduates going abroad for education or career are out of personal choice, influenced by academic, financial and professional factors. However, India’s failure to disclose immigration data in parliament has fueled debate over India’s ability to retain the best talent and the need to boost research, innovation and job opportunities at…

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From Rs 15 LPA to Rs 1.3 crore: Software engineer’s salary journey sparks debate on skills, personal income tax and high-paying tech careers

LPA for software engineers hiked from Rs 15 to Rs 13 crore, triggering debate on IITs, skills and salaries A screenshot showing Rs 6,76,340 being deposited into a bank account as a monthly salary is enough to give almost anyone pause. That’s exactly what happened when a software engineer shared his pay stub on Reddit.The…

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Rs 1 Lakh Monthly Income Debate: ‘Rs 1 Lakh a Month is the Most Dangerous Salary’: Creator Says It Could Be a Growth Trap by 2026

A monthly salary of Rs 1 lakh is often seen as a financial milestone. For many professionals, it represents the ability to meet household expenses stably and comfortably and the freedom to take occasional vacations or leisure spending without ongoing financial stress. However, one content creator believes that this level of income may have unintended…

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