The Weight of Failure: India's Job Market and the Price of Perfection The recent case of Anand Kumar, a 23 year old BTech gold medallist who took his own life after 50 failed attempts to secure a government job, has left many wondering about the state of India's job market.
On the surface, Kumar's story appears to be an extreme example of the struggles faced by young Indians in securing employment.
However, scratch beneath the surface and it reveals a complex web of societal pressures, family expectations, and economic realities that are quietly driving many to despair.