The Controversy Surrounding Narayana Murthy's 70-Hour Work Week

Narayana Murthy, co-founder of Infosys, believes that young workers in India should work a 70-hour work week as a matter of national pride and to accelerate the country's progress. Murthy argues that low productivity is holding India back and suggests that young Indians should follow the example of Germany and Japan's postwar rebuilding. His comments have sparked a debate among business leaders and ordinary Indians, with some expressing support for longer work hours. However, the push for longer work weeks is facing resistance globally, with younger workers in China, the US, and Europe rejecting the idea of "hustle culture" and advocating for work-life balance.