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This PhD Scholar Works 9-To-5, Drives A Bike Taxi Till 11 pm: "Recognised How Much Potential I Have"
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
In a viral Instagram video, Pandey reflected on how his outlook on life changed after pushing beyond what he once believed were his limits.
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"Stop Glorifying 18-Hour Workdays": Shark Tank Judge Kevin O'Leary Warns Young Founders
- Monday May 18, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Instead of overworking, Kevin O'Leary emphasised the importance of maintaining basic habits such as eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.
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www.ndtv.com
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Entrepreneur Told Employees To Stop Grinding Every Day. The Results Surprised Her
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian founder has gone viral after revealing her remote team uses a three-tier Slack status system to signal daily energy levels, helping prevent burnout and encouraging honest communication at work.
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www.ndtv.com
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"You Never Get That Time Back": US Entrepreneur Regrets Taking Just 2 Days Off For Daughter's Birth
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
He now calls that mindset a mistake, one that's rarely questioned in startup circles where long hours and personal sacrifice are often seen as badges of honour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Billionaire CEO Calls Out Employees Craving Work-Life Balance: 'You Have A Problem'
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Inaki Ereno, the CEO of health insurance company Bupa, admitted that his own work was never far from his mind, even while hitting the gym with his son.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Startup Founder Apologises For Texting Employee On His Wedding Day: "Excitement Got The Best Of Me"
- Sunday April 12, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The incident sparked a widespread debate on workplace culture after the employee felt compelled to log in on their wedding day.
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www.ndtv.com
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UK Company's 4-Day Work Week Policy With No Fixed Hours Draws Praise: "This Is A Dream"
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
His office policies include a four-day workweek, work-from-anywhere flexibility, focusing on outcomes over activity, and no set hours.
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www.ndtv.com
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Elon Musk's Employee Boasts About 19-Hour Workday, Triggers Hustle Culture Debate
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
xAI engineer Giri Kuncoro shares a 19-hour workday experience, triggering debate on hustle culture and mental health in AI firms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mumbai Entrepreneur Reveals How A Rs 30 Crore Business Failure Took A Toll On His Health
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
He reflected on the toll long working hours take on one's body, noting the entrepreneurial world celebrates hustle but overlooks the life years lost to stress.
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www.ndtv.com
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Man Says Management Apologised For Sending Work Email At 6 AM, Sparks Debate
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The incident sparked a debate on social media, with many comparing the Dutch work culture to the "hustle culture" in the US.
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www.ndtv.com
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2-6 am Work Schedule? Techie's Late-Night Productivity Tip Triggers Internet Debate
- Monday November 17, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
While many saw the post as an attempt to celebrate uninterrupted focus, some viewed it as encouraging sleep deprivation and an unhealthy work-life balance.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Broke Down And Cried": Amazon Employee Laid Off After 17 Years Of "Nonstop Work", Shares Post
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post resonated with many users and sparked a debate about "hustle culture" and the importance of work-life balance, especially in the tech industry where layoffs have become common.
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www.ndtv.com
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Digital Nomad-Friendly Places: The Quirky Charm of India's Mobile Workspaces
- Thursday October 2, 2025
- Travel | Written by Tanmaya Kothari, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Whether you prefer tapping away in a cafe overlooking the Ganges, hustling in the midst of Bengaluru's buzzing tech scene, or drafting your next big project under the shade of a Kerala palm, India offers more than just Wi-Fi-it offers an experience.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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This PhD Scholar Works 9-To-5, Drives A Bike Taxi Till 11 pm: "Recognised How Much Potential I Have"
- Monday June 1, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
In a viral Instagram video, Pandey reflected on how his outlook on life changed after pushing beyond what he once believed were his limits.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Stop Glorifying 18-Hour Workdays": Shark Tank Judge Kevin O'Leary Warns Young Founders
- Monday May 18, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Instead of overworking, Kevin O'Leary emphasised the importance of maintaining basic habits such as eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Entrepreneur Told Employees To Stop Grinding Every Day. The Results Surprised Her
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian founder has gone viral after revealing her remote team uses a three-tier Slack status system to signal daily energy levels, helping prevent burnout and encouraging honest communication at work.
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www.ndtv.com
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"You Never Get That Time Back": US Entrepreneur Regrets Taking Just 2 Days Off For Daughter's Birth
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
He now calls that mindset a mistake, one that's rarely questioned in startup circles where long hours and personal sacrifice are often seen as badges of honour.
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www.ndtv.com
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Billionaire CEO Calls Out Employees Craving Work-Life Balance: 'You Have A Problem'
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Inaki Ereno, the CEO of health insurance company Bupa, admitted that his own work was never far from his mind, even while hitting the gym with his son.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Startup Founder Apologises For Texting Employee On His Wedding Day: "Excitement Got The Best Of Me"
- Sunday April 12, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
The incident sparked a widespread debate on workplace culture after the employee felt compelled to log in on their wedding day.
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www.ndtv.com
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UK Company's 4-Day Work Week Policy With No Fixed Hours Draws Praise: "This Is A Dream"
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
His office policies include a four-day workweek, work-from-anywhere flexibility, focusing on outcomes over activity, and no set hours.
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www.ndtv.com
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Elon Musk's Employee Boasts About 19-Hour Workday, Triggers Hustle Culture Debate
- Friday March 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
xAI engineer Giri Kuncoro shares a 19-hour workday experience, triggering debate on hustle culture and mental health in AI firms.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mumbai Entrepreneur Reveals How A Rs 30 Crore Business Failure Took A Toll On His Health
- Monday January 19, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
He reflected on the toll long working hours take on one's body, noting the entrepreneurial world celebrates hustle but overlooks the life years lost to stress.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Man Says Management Apologised For Sending Work Email At 6 AM, Sparks Debate
- Tuesday January 6, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The incident sparked a debate on social media, with many comparing the Dutch work culture to the "hustle culture" in the US.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
2-6 am Work Schedule? Techie's Late-Night Productivity Tip Triggers Internet Debate
- Monday November 17, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Ritu Singh
While many saw the post as an attempt to celebrate uninterrupted focus, some viewed it as encouraging sleep deprivation and an unhealthy work-life balance.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Broke Down And Cried": Amazon Employee Laid Off After 17 Years Of "Nonstop Work", Shares Post
- Tuesday November 4, 2025
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
The post resonated with many users and sparked a debate about "hustle culture" and the importance of work-life balance, especially in the tech industry where layoffs have become common.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Digital Nomad-Friendly Places: The Quirky Charm of India's Mobile Workspaces
- Thursday October 2, 2025
- Travel | Written by Tanmaya Kothari, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Whether you prefer tapping away in a cafe overlooking the Ganges, hustling in the midst of Bengaluru's buzzing tech scene, or drafting your next big project under the shade of a Kerala palm, India offers more than just Wi-Fi-it offers an experience.
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www.ndtv.com/travel