New Delhi, June 2 -- Since the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir last month, Ishaan Kanoi has been discussing politics in his office more than ever. Though Kanoi, 38, usually maintains a "neutral" stance at work, the recent tension between India and Pakistan forced him to "break the code".

"I couldn't help myself if anyone spoke against India," says the Mumbai-based sales professional at an IT company. "While I usually refrain from contributing to political conversations at work, it felt like the right step to defend my country now. It resulted in several arguments with my colleagues."

Unlike Kanoi, Ananya Banerjee has always been vocal about her political ideologies at work. In recent weeks, though, her views have resulted in several c...