The Myth of the Indian Programmer

Do you know what an Indian software engineer does for a living? T. Surendar finds uncomfortable answers in this Times of India article.

They are the poster boys of matrimonial classifieds. They are paid handsomely, perceived to be intelligent and travel abroad frequently. Single-handedly, they brought purpose to the otherwise sleepy city of Bangalore. Indian software engineers are today the face of a third-world rebellion. But what exactly do they do? That’s a disturbing question.