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‘I Don’t Have Off Days’: Jaishankar Says Wife May Disagree With His Work-Life Balance | India News

‘I Don’t Have Off Days’: Jaishankar Says Wife May Disagree With His Work-Life Balance | India News

Last Updated:January 02, 2026, 16:51 IST EAM S Jaishankar, on Friday, January 2, offered a rare glimpse into his approach to work-life balance. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (Reuters Image) Needless to say, the debate around work-life balance refuses to fade, with voices from all walks of life pitching in their ideas about the same. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is the latest to jump on the bandwagon. EAM S Jaishankar, on Friday, January 2, offered a rare glimpse into his approach to work-life balance. He highlighted that his role leaves little room for conventional “off days” and that he doesn’t follow the typical “Monday-Friday” schedule. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Jaishankar said, “In my life, I don’t have off days. It’s not like I work Monday to Friday and say Saturday-Sunday I won’t do anything because the world doesn’t accommodate that,” he said, as quoted by news agency ANI. The minister explained that his life doesn’t work on a single time zone. “My life is very mixed up; it …

Akhilesh Yadav slams ‘90-hour workweek’ suggestion: ‘Quality more important than quantity’ | Latest News India

Akhilesh Yadav slams ‘90-hour workweek’ suggestion: ‘Quality more important than quantity’ | Latest News India

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday slammed those advocating a ‘90-hour workweek’ for Indian workers and asked whether such advice was meant for humans or robots. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav addresses a press conference at the SP office in Lucknow.(HT_PRINT File) Advocating for work-life balance, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said that quality of work is more important than quantity. “People want to live with their emotions and families. When only a handful of people benefit from economic growth, then whether the economy reaches USD 30 trillion or USD 100 trillion, it makes no difference to the common citizen,” PTI quoted Yadav as saying. “Entertainment and the film industry contribute billions to the economy. It helps people feel refreshed, revived and re-energized, which ultimately improves work quality,” he added. The Kannauj MP also asked those suggesting longer working hours to reflect on whether they followed such practices in their youth. “If they truly worked 90 hours a week back then, why has our economy only reached this level?” Yadav asked. The …

Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani shares ‘simple funda’ to ace work-life balance: ‘As you grow older, your priorities change, but…’ | Life-style News

Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani shares ‘simple funda’ to ace work-life balance: ‘As you grow older, your priorities change, but…’ | Life-style News

Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) Chairman Akash Ambani, the elder son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, recently attended Mumbai Tech Week, where he shared insights on the future of technology and AI in India. In conversation with Dream Sports CEO Harsh Jain, he spoke about maintaining work-life balance and the crucial role of family support. Ambani expressed gratitude for growing up in a close-knit family that instilled strong values, where work was never seen as something to be balanced but rather as an integral part of life. “Growing up, we saw our parents—not just my father but also my mother—not only balancing family and work but making both the biggest priorities of our lives,” he said.   This philosophy has guided him through his decade-long journey at Reliance. To him, the question of balancing work and family doesn’t arise since both remain the biggest priorities of his life. Story continues below this ad He goes by a simple funda: “As you grow older, your priorities change, but you want to make sure that your priorities …

‘Invest In Relationships, Get A Good Night’s Sleep’: Jaishankar’s Advice On Managing Stress At Shiv Khera’s Book Launch

‘Invest In Relationships, Get A Good Night’s Sleep’: Jaishankar’s Advice On Managing Stress At Shiv Khera’s Book Launch

Last Updated:January 25, 2025, 23:21 IST Speaking at the book release of ‘Live While You’re Alive’ by Shiv Khera, Jaishankar shared some anecdotes from his life and career as a diplomat and advised people on how to manage stress. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaking at the book release of Shiv Khera’s ‘Live While You’re Alive’. (S Jaishankar/X) Whether you are unhappy with your job, or are working long hours, or you are newly married or have kids – stress is a normal part of your life. Managing stress has become the key priority of our lives, but we often go the wrong way about this. In this regard, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had unique advices for people on how to manage stress. The minister emphasised the need for developing confidence to manage stress, self-motivation and accept the mistakes of your lives and rectify them. “No one is perfect. People normally talk about your success, and you talk about your own success. It would be very interesting if we pause for a moment and …

L&T Defends Chairman Amid Backlash

L&T Defends Chairman Amid Backlash

After facing strong backlash over its Chairman SN Subrahmanyan’s suggestion to employees to work 90 hours a week — including Sundays, the L&T said on Friday that the Chairman’s remarks reflect the larger ambition of nation-building, “emphasising that extraordinary outcomes require extraordinary effort”. In a video message to employees that went viral on social media, Mr Subrahmanyan said: “What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife? How long can wives stare at their husbands? Go to the office and start working”. “Honestly, I am sorry that I am not able to make you work on Sundays. I will be happier if I can make you work on Sundays, because I work on Sundays too,” said the L&T Chairman. A company spokesperson said in a statement that for over eight decades, “we have been shaping India’s infrastructure, industries, and technological capabilities”. “We believe this is India’s decade, a time demanding collective dedication and effort to drive progress and realise our shared vision of becoming a developed nation,” said the …

Gautam Adani On 70-Hour Work Week Debate

Gautam Adani On 70-Hour Work Week Debate

New Delhi: Weighing in on the work-life balance debate, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said the balance is felt when one does things they like doing. He added that life becomes simple when one accepts the fact that they are mortal. In a conversation with news agency IANS, Mr Adani said, “Your work-life balance should not be imposed on me, and my work-life balance shouldn’t be imposed on you. Say, someone spends four hours with family and finds joy in it, or if someone else spends eight hours and enjoys it, that’s their balance. Notwithstanding that if you spend eight hours, biwi bhaag jayegi (wife will run away).” Mr Adani added that the essence of work-life balance lies in one’s own happiness and that of loved ones. “Your work-life is balanced when you do things which you like doing… For us either it is family or work, we don’t have a world out of this… Our children also notice that only and take note of it… No one has come here permanently. When one understands …

‘Crock of bulls**t’: Namita Thapar critiques corporate culture glorifying 70-hour workweek | Trending

‘Crock of bulls**t’: Namita Thapar critiques corporate culture glorifying 70-hour workweek | Trending

Balancing work and personal life is a challenge for many, but for entrepreneurs, it often feels unattainable. Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal, prominent entrepreneurs and judges on the hit reality show Shark Tank India, recently shared contrasting views on this topic during an interview with Humans of Bombay. Their candid discussion revealed differing philosophies on achieving work-life balance in today’s fast-paced world. Namita Thapar clashed with Anupam Mittal on work-life balance, calling his views unrealistic for employees.(YouTube/ Humans of Bombay) (Also read: Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar opens up about experiencing perimenopause) Anupam Mittal: “Work-life balance is a lie” Anupam Mittal, founder and CEO of Shaadi.com, minced no words in expressing his stance on work-life balance. He called the concept a “big lie” being sold to the younger generation. “I think it stinks because you are not ever going to… okay, this is for people who want to achieve something extraordinary in life… you are not going to achieve anything extraordinary by counting the hours you put in,” said Anupam. While acknowledging the value …

Wipro chairman Rishad Premji explains why work-life balance is important

Wipro chairman Rishad Premji explains why work-life balance is important

Wipro’s executive chairman Rishad Premji said work-life balance is “incredibly important” and that he believes the hybrid work model helps workforce, The Economic Times reported. Wipro Chairman Rishad Premji also claimed Wipro trains its managers to be sensitive to people, to look for signs and have conversations openly regarding work-life balance.(Hemant Mishra/Mint) “I learned this very early on in my early days before Covid, which is work life is something that you have to define for yourself, organizations are never going to work at it for you.” the ET report quoted Rishad Premji as saying in a fireside chat on the first day of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024. “So you have to define what it means and draw boundaries.” Also Read: Amazon India to move Bengaluru headquarters to cut costs, employees unhappy: Report Rishad Premji’s statement comes at a time when Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, promoted and reiterated his belief in the 70-hour work-week, stating he doesn’t believe in the concept of ‘work-life balance’. Narayana even expressed disappointment over India shifting from …

Work from office better than working from home? Study reveals secrets to better mental health for professionals | Health

Work from office better than working from home? Study reveals secrets to better mental health for professionals | Health

Our work life may not be as impersonal as we thought, and a new study proves this. According to the research ‘Work Culture and Mental Wellbeing‘, conducted by US-based mind research organisation Sapiens Lab, work culture impacts employee mental health and wellbeing. The research was conducted by the US-based mind research organisation Sapiens Lab. Work culture and mental wellbeing The research took into account things that impact employee engagement, well-being, and stressers like ‘control and flexibility over time, control & flexibility over job, workload, learning and growth opportunities, relationship with manager/supervisor, relationship with colleagues, being informed about what’s going on, being valued and recognized, and pride and purpose in work’. They used data from 54,831 employed, internet-enabled respondents across 65 countries, including India, where the sample size was 5,090 employees. The study found several interesting aspects. One was how our work life is every bit as personal as our home or family life. In other words, the relationships and meaning we find or fail to find at work are important to our mental well-being, like …

Shraddha Kapoor opens up on Stree 2 success, says her dad’s stories remind her not to take ‘anything for granted’ | Bollywood

Sep 22, 2024 09:17 PM IST Shraddha Kapoor talked about the success of Stree 2 and the highly positive audience reception. Stree 2 is now the highest-grossing Hindi film ever in India. Shraddha Kapoor is basking in the blockbuster success of her latest release Stree 2. The actor featured in a cover story for Femina, where she opened up about how she perceives success. Her film Stree 2 recently made a new record of becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever in India. (Also read: Hrithik Roshan praises Stree 2 after it became highest grossing Hindi film ever in India: ‘It’s a happy time for cinema’) Shraddha Kapoor shared her definition of success. What Shraddha said During the chat, Shraddha talked about success and said, “For me, success is not defined by conventional measures. At this moment, as I speak with you, it’s about savouring a delicious meal, cherishing moments with my family, and nurturing meaningful relationships. To me, true success means having loved ones close, enjoying restful sleep, thriving in my work, balancing life, and …