"Infosys Co-founder Urges Youth to Embrace 70-Hour Work Weeks for Success"

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Source: The Register
"Infosys Co-founder Urges Youth to Embrace 70-Hour Work Weeks for Success"
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Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has called for Indian youth to voluntarily work 70-hour weeks, stating that it will improve India's productivity and help the country become one of the world's top two economies. He believes that long working hours will define a culture of discipline and hard work, setting an example for the government. However, his views have been met with criticism, as long working hours have been associated with negative consequences in other countries. Additionally, the 70-hour work week plan is illegal under India's labor laws.

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