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Infosys founder Narayana Murthy has once again triggered waves of debate\u2014this time by invoking China\u2019s infamous 996 work culture<\/strong> (9 AM to 9 PM, six days a week) and arguing that India needs long hours to progress. His remarks quickly set off memes, criticism, and heated commentary across social media. But the conversation intensified when a cardiologist offered a rather unexpected counterpoint: infertility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cardiologist<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Doctor\u2019s Sharp Response<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The discussion began when podcaster Dilip Kumar<\/strong> shared insights about India\u2019s rapidly growing IVF market<\/a>, driven by lifestyle-related infertility, pollution, delayed marriages, and rising maternal age. In response, Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy<\/strong>, Director and Lead Cardiologist at KIMS, chimed in with a jab aimed at Murthy\u2019s proposed 72-hour work week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He pointed out that long working hours could significantly impact couples\u2019 ability to conceive.
\u201cIf a 72-hour work week becomes the norm, I don\u2019t think people would have any energy left anyway,\u201d he remarked, adding that reduced frequency of intercourse\u2014especially around ovulation\u2014remains a major but overlooked factor in infertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Internet Reacted<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cardiologist\u2019s comment quickly went viral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One user quipped, \u201cA 72-hour work week is the new contraceptive.\u201d<\/em>
Another suggested Murthy\u2019s idea wasn\u2019t unreasonable, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s not too much\u2014but shouldn\u2019t be the norm.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reactions reflected India\u2019s divided opinion: while some support hard work as essential for growth, many warn of the mental and physical costs of extreme work culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Murthy\u2019s Stand on Hard Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a recent interview, Murthy doubled down on his belief that nations only progress through intense effort. He cited a Catamaran team\u2019s visit to China, where they observed workers following the rigorous 996 routine. He also pointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who he said works close to 100 hours a week<\/strong>, as an example of dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Murthy, long hours are a means to accelerate India\u2019s global competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Broader Discussion on Health and Work-Life Balance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The exchange highlights deeper concerns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Rising infertility linked to lifestyle and stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Growing acceptance of long work hours in tech and startups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The thin line between ambition and burnout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    As India debates productivity, aspiration, and health, the cardiologist\u2019s remark serves as a reminder that economic growth cannot come at the cost of physical well-being and family life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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