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Should You Rejoin Your Old Company in 2026? Honest Take

Should You Rejoin Your Old Company in 2026? Honest Take

Thinking of going back to rejoin your old company in 2026? The honest employee-side math on leverage, salary, red flags, and when it's a real mistake.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
7 min
MBA Career & Life

Parents Want You to Move Back Home From Your Metro Job?

Parents Want You to Move Back Home From Your Metro Job?

Parents pressuring you to move back home from your metro job in 2026? The honest career and guilt math no one gives you, and how to actually decide.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
7 min
Jobs & Placements

Missed the ITR Deadline in 2026? The Honest First-Job Fix

Missed the ITR Deadline in 2026? The Honest First-Job Fix

Missed the ITR deadline for 2026? Here's the honest first-filer truth on penalties, belated returns, and the ₹0 case most CAs won't mention.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
8 min
Jobs & Placements

IIM Fees Rose, Salaries Fell: The Real 2026 ROI Math

IIM Fees Rose, Salaries Fell: The Real 2026 ROI Math

IIM fees vs salary in 2026: fees rose 12 percent while median pay fell in real terms. Which IIMs still deliver ROI, and how to run the math before you sign.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
8 min
MBA Career & Life

Does College Tier Matter Once You Have Experience? 2026

Does College Tier Matter Once You Have Experience? 2026

Does college tier matter once you are working in India? The honest 2026 answer: a lot at first, far less after 2-3 years. Here is why, and what to do.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
8 min
CAT Preparation

Conducting IIM for CAT 2026: Does It Change Your Prep?

Conducting IIM for CAT 2026: Does It Change Your Prep?

IIM Indore is the conducting IIM for CAT 2026. Does that mean a harder paper? Here is the honest data-backed answer and why it should not change your prep.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
8 min
Salary & Compensation

Salaried With Freelance Income? Dodge a Tax Notice 2026

Salaried With Freelance Income? Dodge a Tax Notice 2026

Side income on top of your salary in India? A freelance income tax notice from an AIS mismatch is very easy to trigger in 2026. Here is how to avoid it.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
7 min
IT & Tech Careers

Ghost Jobs in India: Why You Get Zero Replies in 2026

Ghost Jobs in India: Why You Get Zero Replies in 2026

Applied to 60 roles and heard nothing? Ghost jobs in India waste months of effort. Here's how to spot fake listings on Naukri and LinkedIn before you apply.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
8 min
CAT Preparation

CAT Preparation Without Coaching: 2026 Self-Study Plan

CAT Preparation Without Coaching: 2026 Self-Study Plan

A real month-by-month CAT preparation without coaching plan for 2026, plus the honest mistakes and resource traps the coaching-run guides never tell you about.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
7 min
Career Guidance

Women Night Shift Rights in India: 2026 Labour Codes

Women Night Shift Rights in India: 2026 Labour Codes

Know your women night shift rights under India's new labour codes: the consent rule, the employer's mandatory safety duties, and what to do if they are ignored.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
7 min
Career Guidance

Budget Your First Salary in India 2026: The Real Rule

Budget Your First Salary in India 2026: The Real Rule

Trying to budget your first salary in India but the 50/30/20 rule keeps breaking on rent? Here is the honest fresher version with real numbers.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
7 min
Salary & Compensation

Need to File ITR on a Fresher Salary? 2026 India Guide

Need to File ITR on a Fresher Salary? 2026 India Guide

Confused whether you need to file ITR on a fresher salary in 2026? The honest test, the ₹4 lakh rule, refund cases, and hidden triggers, explained.

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Laksh
·Jul 1, 2026·
7 min