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India has recorded the highest share of workers reporting 16 or more unpaid working hours a week, according to ADP’s People at Work 2026 report. The report found that 24% of Indian workers put in 16+ unpaid hours every week. Another 40% work between six and 15 unpaid hours weekly. That means a large share…
The debate regarding long working hours and work-life balance in the film industry has once again intensified. Actress Preity Zinta, who is returning to the big screen after a gap of almost a decade, has made her stand clear on this issue. At the trailer launch event of her upcoming action-comedy ‘Vibe’ in Mumbai, Preity…
A Bengaluru-based software developer has reportedly turned down a promotion that would have increased his annual salary by around Rs 20 lakh, choosing instead to protect his personal time and family commitments. The 31-year-old developer currently earns about Rs 45 lakh a year. According to a LinkedIn post by Rohan Dhawan, founder of business consultancy…
Parents often want to make the best decisions for their children. They feel that the child should be safe, he should not face any problem and nothing wrong should happen to him. But can this thinking become a problem when your mother or father becomes your boss? Something similar happened with a woman. To manage…
Stepping out of the college world and into corporate life is often more challenging than expected for freshers. On paper, the 9 to 6 shift in cities like Noida seems very orderly, but in reality behind it lies the bitter truth of long working hours, mental fatigue and hardly any personal time. For many youth,…
A Bengaluru-based professional has sparked an online conversation about the challenges of balancing corporate life and fatherhood. In a heartfelt Reddit post, he shared his exhaustion with the 11-to-11 work routine, which is taking a toll on his relationship with his one-year-old son. “I’m honestly exhausted with this 11-to-11 corporate routine. It’s taking more from…
A brief moment at a train station brings into sharp focus the reality of life abroad for an Indian couple, a reality where demanding work schedules leave very little time for a personal life. An Indian couple residing in London has gone viral after sharing a video of their daily routine, illustrating how their conflicting…
36 minutes ago copy link These days, there is a heated debate in Bollywood regarding actress Deepika Padukone’s demand for 8-hour work shift. Now Kareena Kapoor Khan has also given her reaction on this issue. Kareena said that any artiste should have the freedom to decide the terms and conditions of work as per his…
Taking a career break, whether for personal reasons, professional development, or simply to recharge, has become increasingly common in today’s fast‑paced world. While the idea of stepping away from work can feel liberating, it also comes with potential drawbacks. Understanding both sides of the equation is essential before making such a decision. First, let’s look…
Last Updated:January 13, 2026, 08:00 IST Data shows with AI productivity expectations are rising, but mental health, satisfaction remain low. The question is not whether hustle culture is harmful, but whether it is dying Automation, AI tools, and hybrid work models were expected to reduce manual load, streamline tasks, and free up time. In practice,…