In January 2026 a 29-year-old software developer in Gurgaon wrote on Reddit: “Laid off from Software Job just bcz I didn’t responded to manager’s message during holiday.” He said he had been in a high-altitude area with a weak signal over Christmas and New Year. His manager took his silence for avoidance.
Indian news sites, among them OdishaTV and Republic, reported the post. They did not verify his account.