Indian IT main Infosys’ co-founder N. R. Narayana Murthy was noticed at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium watching the India vs England T20 match, which sparked a debate on social media amid the continuing 90-hour work week argument.
Folks on social media began sharing edited memes because the put up of Murthy sitting on the stands in Wankhede went viral. Different necessary figures from the world of enterprise and politics, like Rajeev Shukla, Mukesh Ambani, and Akash Ambani, had been additionally sitting subsequent to Murthy.
Former Prime Minister of Britain Rishi Sunak and British businessman Manoj Badale additionally attended the occasion on Sunday.
Netizens Share Memes on X
Folks on social media began sharing memes and posts about Narayana Murthy’s go to to observe the match on Sunday amid the continuing 90-hour work week debate.
“Narayana Murthy having fun with his life on a Sunday night. Dream for L&T Chairman,” mentioned a social media deal with named Trendulkar, which has 1.2 million followers on the platform X.
Others shared memes about Infosys staff calling out Narayana Murthy and advising them to work for lengthy hours after which take pleasure in a match on a Sunday.
Some netizens on social media known as this a uncommon sight for Narayana Murthy not engaged on a weekend. “Additionally, a uncommon sight of Narayan Murthy not engaged on a Sunday,” mentioned Vinesh Prabhu in his put up on X.
Aniruddha Nayak shared a meme which says Narayana Murthy be like “Meri taraf aise kya dekh raha hai… 70 hours work week khatam karke damad ke sath match dekhne aya hun” (What are you me for? I’ve completed my 70-hour work week and now I’m attending a match with my son-in-law).
Work week debate
Narayana Murthy’s feedback on the 70-hour work week began India’s work-life steadiness and dealing hour debate. Since then, executives from all over the world have shared their tackle this company tradition dialogue.
The newest huge assertion concerning the working hour debate got here from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, who mentioned he regrets not making individuals work on their weekends.
“I remorse I’m not in a position to make you’re employed on Sundays. If I could make you’re employed on Sundays, I might be extra comfortable as a result of I work on Sundays,” mentioned Subrahmanyan, supporting his 90-hour workweek narrative.
Folks have used social media to vent their frustration since these feedback went viral and sparked main debate, which is raging up to now with either side having robust opinions.