The spate of layoffs has sent a chill through India's Silicon Valley, where the software industry employs about 1.2 million techies. Many software professionals on the bench and those staring at an uncertain future are seeking astrological consultation. Programme manager Chandru M consulted a tarot reader when nearly 50 of his colleagues were laid-off from April-July due to costcutting. The tarot reader predicted that I won't lose my current job. Consulting a tarot reader became a necessity.

Source: Economic Times July 25, 2017 05:00 UTC