Is life-work equilibrium an elusive ideal or essential for productivity?

At the CNBC Global Leadership Summit, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy reignited debates on work-life balance, championing a 70-hour workweek as essential for India’s economic rise. While his stance echoes the nation’s entrenched overwork culture, critics argue for reforms to counter rising burnout rates. The article explores whether relentless work or balanced well-being is the key to productivity and sustained growth.

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