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Bengaluru IT Employees Protest Against Long Work Hours, Burn Posters of Infosys and L&T Executives In a bold demonstration against grueling work schedules and poor work-life balance, IT professionals in Bengaluru took to the streets, demanding fair treatment from their employers. The protest, organized by the Karnataka State IT/ITES Employees Union, took place at Freedom Park on Sunday and witnessed a dramatic act of defiance—protesters burnt posters of Infosys Co-Founder NR Narayana Murthy and L&T CEO SN Subrahmanyan. Rising Discontent Among IT Professionals The Indian IT industry, known for its rigorous work culture, has been under fire for enforcing excessively long work hours without adequate compensation. Employees argue that these conditions are unsustainable, affecting both mental and physical well-being. The recent controversy ignited when NR Narayana Murthy suggested that young professionals should work 70-hour weeks to boost productivity—sparking outrage across the se...

  Deepika Padukone Condemns L&T Chairman’s Controversial Comments on Sunday Work Culture Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman SN Subrahmanyan has sparked outrage with his recent comments suggesting employees should work on Sundays. Renowned actor and mental health advocate Deepika Padukone criticized his remarks, calling them “shocking” and emphasizing the need for employee well-being. What Did SN Subrahmanyan Say? A video circulating on Reddit shows Subrahmanyan responding to a question about L&T’s six-day workweek, which includes mandatory Saturdays—a rarity in today’s corporate world. During the discussion, he expressed regret for not being able to implement Sunday work as well. “I regret I am not able to make you work on Sundays. If I can make you work on Sundays, I will be more happy because I work on Sundays,” he said. Adding to the controversy, he made comments about employees’ personal time, stating, “What do you do sitting at home? How long can you look at your w...