India • Jun 22, 2025

Bengaluru CEO's sexist remark to intern causes uproar

A Bengaluru startup is under fire after its CEO allegedly asked a female intern, "Porn dekh rahi ho kya?" (Are you watching porn?), during work.
The intern shared her experience on Reddit, describing repeated public humiliation and sexist remarks that made her workplace feel toxic.

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'Damaged my confidence...felt I had no option but to quit'

The intern, who was the only designer at the company, said the CEO often questioned her dedication—asking if she was there "to work or enjoy with your boyfriend"—and blamed her for company issues.
She said constant targeting damaged her confidence and led her to quit, as she felt the environment was too toxic to continue working there.