India, June 11 -- A 24-year-old Indian developer's quest for a remote job took a disheartening turn when a US-based firm rejected him solely due to his accent. Tushar Verma, a resident of Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, had been actively applying for roles across online platforms after his previous employer faced budget constraints. Speaking to hindustantimes.com, he said he connected with an American recruiter on social media for a junior developer position offering a monthly salary of $4,000 (approximately Rs.3.3 lakh). However, despite the recruiter praising his portfolio and technical skills, the opportunity was abruptly cut short over language delivery.

"I am an Indian dev, 24 years old, looking for jobs again because my previous co...