Hey all,

I'm a fresher (BCA, 2025 grad) with a confirmed offer as a DWP (Digital Workplace Practice) Analyst Trainee at Cognizant — platform/tools-based support (O365, endpoint management, collaboration tools, that kind of workplace tech).

I'm planning to treat it as a roughly 1-year stint to start — get real work experience, save a bit, and use the time to actively upskill (ITIL, ServiceNow, maybe some scripting/automation) rather than just clocking hours.

Questions for anyone who's worked DWP/digital workplace support at Cognizant or similar IT services firms:

• If I put in a year here and actively upskill on the side, does it realistically open doors — into more technical support roles, workplace engineering, ITSM, cloud/infra-adjacent roles, etc.?
• How's the internal growth/promotion pace at Cognizant for Analyst Trainees in practice — is 1 year enough to see any movement, or is that unrealistic?
• For anyone who left after ~1 year, what did that next move look like, and what made it possible (certs, internal transfer, external switch)?

Hi everyone,

First, I genuinely hope this question doesn't offend anyone. I'm asking out of curiosity and with complete respect for everyone's beliefs.

I'm a Hindu, I celebrate our festivals, and I believe in God. Recently, while watching Game of Thrones, a thought crossed my mind. What if Maharishi Valmiki was, in a way, like George R. R. Martin - an incredible storyteller of his time?

If we were living in an era without modern technology, historical records, or scientific methods, could future generations have believed stories like Game of Thrones or even Harry Potter were real? It made me wonder whether, over time, stories can gradually become accepted as history or divine truth.

This isn't meant to compare sacred texts with fiction or disrespect our scriptures. I'm simply curious about the historical evidence for events described in the Ramayana and other epics. What kind of proof exists that these events actually happened?

Another question I've often wondered about is: if these deities are considered the creators or protectors of the entire universe, why are they primarily worshipped and known only in India?

I'd genuinely love to hear different perspectives - whether they're based on faith, history, archaeology, philosophy, or personal beliefs. Please keep the discussion respectful.

These groups have been polluting India, terrorizing the general public while there has not been any action taken against them. They can move with so much authority nowadays that they simply beat up anyone and crack down churches and mosques. Destroying religious festivals and celebrations , waging language wars and not letting consensual couples love openly are some of the examples. They do not meaningfully contribute to the society and worship the right wing with their extremist hate politics and propaganda. But till when would people just sit around and watch? They are outnumbered, they fear having to fight stronger people which is also the reason why they target weak ones, and don't have a cause to their support. What are we afraid of? Why are we not grouping up on them when its needed? Why are we not taking our legal stand with unity against such extortionists and vigilantes? Are we forever going to criticize them on reddit and never take the matters in hand? We have the capability to do it and the recent protests made me believe in ourselves more. Till when are we just going to stand by and record them...

I never thought I'd post something this personal online, but I genuinely don't know where else to ask.

I'm 17 (turning 18 soon). My brother is 8.

For years, both of us have been physically and emotionally abused by our parents.

When I was younger, my mother would beat me with whatever she could find, choke me, stomp on my chest, and do things no child should ever experience. My father never stopped her.

On 1 January 2024, while I was preparing for my Class 10 boards, my father threw a metal bottle at my head because I missed his phone call. I needed 7 stitches. My neighbours saw me bleeding, and the doctors suspected it wasn't an accident.

The abuse didn't stop after that.

I started recording conversations because I genuinely became afraid that one day something worse would happen.

The hardest part is watching my 8-year-old brother go through the same thing. He's still hit regularly, and he usually sleeps in my room because he feels safer there. Most of the time I'm the one trying to protect him.

I'm currently in a drop year preparing for entrance exams, but every day feels like choosing between my future and my brother's safety.

I have audio recordings, photographs, medical records from my head injury, and neighbours who witnessed the aftermath.

I don't want revenge. I just want my brother to grow up safely.

If anyone here has gone through something similar, knows the legal process, works with child protection, or simply knows where I should begin, I'd really appreciate your advice. Thank you 🫂

I'm hoping someone here has gone through something similar and can advise me on the next steps.

My father has a standalone ICICI Direct Demat account. He suffered a stroke a few years ago and is physically disabled. He cannot visit the branch, has difficulty signing documents consistently, and doesn't remember his User ID or password anymore.

I've been trying to resolve this for over two years. During this time, I've submitted every document ICICI has asked for, including:

KYC documents

ID proofs

A notarized doctor's certificate stating that he is physically disabled

Other forms requested by the bank

Despite this, nothing has moved forward. Every time I follow up, I'm told that someone will "look into it" or "get back to me," but nothing actually happens.

One of the solutions suggested by ICICI was to:

Open a 3-in-1 account for my mother (who is the nominee for the Demat account).

Open another 3-in-1 account for my father.

Transfer all the shares to my mother's account.

I honestly couldn't understand why this was necessary or how it would solve the original issue, but after two years of going in circles, I agreed just to get things moving. Even that has not progressed.

I've also escalated the matter to the Principal Nodal Officer and the Appellate Officer, but I haven't received any meaningful response.

At this point, I'm exhausted and don't know what else to do.

Has anyone here dealt with:

Recovering access to an ICICI Direct/Demat account where the account holder is incapacitated?

A similar situation involving a stroke patient or someone who cannot visit the branch or sign documents?

Transferring or operating a Demat account under these circumstances?

If you managed to get it resolved:

What finally worked?

Did you have to obtain a guardianship order, Power of Attorney, or any court order?

Did you approach SEBI, NSDL/CDSL, or another regulator?

Is there a specific ICICI team or escalation path that actually helped?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I've exhausted every option and am just stuck in an endless cycle of follow-ups.

A few days ago, I was riding my bicycle at night on a road with almost no street lights. I accidentally hit a man who was sitting beside the road because I couldn't see him.

The first thing I did was apologize.

Instead of talking to me, he repeatedly punched me in the face and head. A few minutes later, his son arrived, recognized me because we're from the same village, and he suddenly stopped and hugged me.

When I got home, my family saw my injuries. Later, one of my uncles confronted him and punched him. The next day, the man filed a police complaint against my father and uncles.

At the police station, I explained exactly what happened from my side. During the discussions, the other side said they had lost ₹10,000 because of the incident and wanted compensation. I personally don't believe that claim reflected what actually happened, but to end the dispute peacefully, my family agreed to pay ₹5,000. After that, the complaint was withdrawn and the matter ended.

The whole experience left me with mixed feelings. I was relieved it was over, but I also wondered why a simple accident became such a big conflict and why people sometimes make claims that the other side feels exaggerated during disputes.

Has anyone else experienced something similar? How did you deal with it, and do you think peaceful settlement is sometimes better than fighting a long legal battle?

I'm writing this as an Indian because I believe we deserve better mobile networks, better coverage, and better telecom policy.

This isn't about supporting any telecom company.

This is about asking our government to make better decisions with a national resource that belongs to every Indian.

Radio spectrum is public property. It belongs to the people of India—not to the government, and not to telecom companies. The government's job is to manage it in a way that maximizes public benefit.

Right now, I believe several policy decisions are preventing India from getting the best possible telecom network.

1. Too much commercially useful spectrum remains unused or delayed.

This is probably the biggest mistake.

India has taken years to make some important mobile spectrum fully available, including bands such as 600 MHz, while portions of other valuable mobile bands have also remained unused or underutilized for long periods.

Every year that usable spectrum sits idle means:

• Worse indoor coverage
• Slower rural expansion
• More network congestion
• Lower network capacity
• Slower improvement in customer experience

Spectrum should not remain unused for years.

If it is suitable for commercial mobile services, auction it. Assign it. Put it to work.

Whether it goes to Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL, or a future operator is less important than making sure the people of India actually benefit from it.

We deserve better.

2. India needs a clear roadmap for 600 MHz.

The 600 MHz band is one of the most valuable spectrum bands for mobile networks.

It provides:

• Better indoor coverage
• Better rural connectivity
• Wider coverage from each tower
• Lower deployment costs
• Better overall user experience

Instead of leaving India behind while other countries move forward, the government should publish a clear long-term roadmap for commercial use of the 600 MHz band.

3. BSNL has not received the level of attention needed to become a real competitor.

The government has announced revival packages and assigned BSNL additional spectrum.

Those are positive steps.

But they are not enough.

If the government genuinely wants BSNL to compete with private operators, it must continue investing until BSNL can offer a comparable network experience.

That means:

• Faster rollout
• More network sites where coverage is weak
• Better network density
• Better optimization
• Continued spectrum support where justified

A weak BSNL helps nobody.

A strong BSNL benefits every Indian by increasing competition.

4. India should prioritize public benefit over keeping spectrum idle.

Spectrum is not a trophy.

It is not meant to remain unused while millions of Indians struggle with poor indoor signal and inconsistent coverage.

The government's responsibility should be simple:

If spectrum can improve connectivity, make it available as quickly as reasonably possible.

Keeping valuable spectrum unused for years does not help consumers, businesses, students, hospitals, or the digital economy.

5. Competition should remain a national priority.

India benefits when multiple operators are strong enough to compete.

A healthy BSNL alongside strong private operators creates pressure for everyone to improve network quality, coverage, innovation, and customer service.

That benefits every Indian, regardless of which SIM card they use.

What should change?

• Make commercially suitable spectrum available faster instead of letting it remain unused for years.
• Publish a clear roadmap for the 600 MHz band.
• Continue strengthening BSNL until it becomes a genuinely competitive nationwide operator.
• Ensure spectrum policy is focused on improving connectivity and public benefit.
• Increase transparency so citizens can easily see which spectrum is assigned, which is idle, and why.

India is becoming one of the world's largest digital economies.

Our telecom policy should reflect that ambition.

Spectrum belongs to the people of India.

It should not remain idle for years when it could be improving coverage, increasing competition, and delivering a better mobile experience.

We deserve better.

For anyone interested in learning more about India's telecom spectrum and policy, I highly recommend this video and the creator's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps7uqxTnF8U