In this week’s wrap, we have Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprising podcast with Zerodha CEO Nikhil Kamath, the Delhi Election schedule announcement, “scaremongering” over HMPV, the havoc wreaked by Los Angeles wildfire, and more.
Here’s all you need to you about the Top News this week:
PM Modi’s podcast with Nikhil Kamath
In his first-ever podcast with Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about his childhood, political journey, and commitment to putting the nation first. From personal anecdotes to visions for India by 2047, PM Modi offered a glimpse into his ideology and aspirations. Read details here
90-hour work week
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Chairman S.N. Subrahmanyan sparked a controversial ’90-hour workweek’ debate, expressing regret over being unable to make employees work on Sundays. In a post shared on Reddit, the Chairman is heard saying, “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. What do you do sitting at home? How long can you stare at your wife? How long can the wives stare at their husbands? Get to the office and start working.”
SN Subrahmanyan shared his recent conversation with a Chinese person who said that China could surpass the US due to its 90-hour workweek. The Chinese man explained that, while the U.S. works 50 hours a week, China works for 90 hours a week. Tap here to read more
