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News18
2 hours ago
- General
- News18
Are Indians The Most Overworked People On Earth? Netizens Debate Over Viral Post Claim
Last Updated: His observation, made in response to a conversation about reservation and employment, has sparked wide-ranging responses online A viral post on social media platform X has reignited discussions around work culture, education pressure, and social mobility in India. The comment, made by user named, Akshat Shrivastava, claimed that 'Indians are the most overworked people on earth. Not by choice. But, by system." His observation, made in response to a conversation about reservation and employment, has sparked wide-ranging responses online — from agreement to criticism, and everything in between. In a detailed post, Shrivastava outlined why he believes this pattern of overwork is deeply embedded in Indian society. He wrote: 'Kids studying for IITs would easily study 10-12 hours/day. This ability to 'slog" continues at work. This habit to 'slog" continues in adult life… While their European colleagues would have 'down time", Indians would sacrifice their sleep, family and health, to serve their company." Shrivastava pointed to the pressures young Indians face early in life, stating that the drive to overwork often stems from a lack of options and economic security. 'What's the root cause of all this? Well, it comes down to building survival instincts from a young age. Many hardworking kids have no choice but to slog. Build merit–> build a better life. That's their only option to a better life." His post was a reply to another user, Ravi, who had commented on the reservation system, stating that general category students do not lose seats to reserved category applicants, but to other general category candidates. Shrivastava's response quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions. Some users supported his perspective, agreeing that Indian society encourages relentless effort from a young age. 'Indians don't hustle out of ambition. They hustle because the system taught them there's no safety net, only grind or fall," a comment read. 'Glorifying 'slogging' as the only path feels like accepting a broken system. Isn't the real tragedy that survival depends on such extremes?," another user responded. Others, however, pushed back against the idea that overwork should be normalised. 'Hard work is not a problem. Mindset is. Indians need to know: hard work isn't always the key to success — leverage is." 'Indians are often trapped in a cycle of relentless hard work, chasing middle-class stability without questioning the true return on investment for their efforts. The grind for IIT or NIT can open doors, but why does the pressure to top the class start so early, robbing teens of their youth?," another added. One user sharply criticised Shrivastava for lacking social insight, despite his strong grasp of financial matters: 'I've never seen someone so brilliantly astute when it comes to financial literacy and that part of the horizon and then be a completely oblivious illiterate when it comes to social aspects. just fascinating that someone can be this knowledgeable and this ignorant at the same time."
NDTV
4 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
X User Says "Indians Are The Most Overworked People On Earth", Sparks Discussion
Akshat Shrivastava, a finance advisor and a content creator, has sparked a debate online after saying that Indians are the most overworked people on earth, not by choice, but because of systemic pressures ingrained from a young age. Taking to X, Mr Shrivastava cited the example of children studying 10-12 hours a day to prepare for competitive exams. This ability to "slog", he argued, carries over into adulthood. "Many hardworking Indians migrate abroad. While their European colleagues have downtime, Indians sacrifice their sleep, family and health to serve their company," he wrote. The content creator attributed this pattern to a survival mindset that begins from a young age. "What's the root cause of all this? Well, it comes down to building survival instincts from a young age," he said, adding: "Many hardworking kids have no choice but to slog." "Build merit - build a better life. That's their only option. They work silently, putting in hours. Right from the time they are 12-13-year-old kids. Why? because working hard is 100x better than entitled begging," he wrote. [1] Indians are the most overworked people on earth. Not by choice. But, by system. Example: kids studying for IITs would easily study 10-12 hours/day. This ability to "slog" continues at work. [2] This habit to "slog" continues in adult life. Example: many hardworking… — Akshat Shrivastava (@Akshat_World) June 19, 2025 Mr Shrivastava's post has triggered mixed reactions on social media. While several users agreed with him, others shared their critical perspective. "Indians are often trapped in a cycle of relentless hard work, chasing middle-class stability without questioning the true return on investment for their efforts. The grind for IIT or NIT can open doors, but why does the pressure to top the class start so early, robbing teens of their youth?" questioned one user. "Indians don't hustle out of ambition. They hustle because the system taught them there's no safety net, only grind or fall," expressed another. "It's not hustle culture, it's survival culture. For many Indians, hard work isn't ambition-it's the only way out," commented a third user. "India's work ethic is rooted in survival, not passion. From competitive exams to corporate cubicles, the system teaches us that hard work is the only escape from poverty and mediocrity. This mindset-while admirable-often rewards burnout, not brilliance. Children sacrifice play for tests, adults sacrifice health for targets," said another. However, one user wrote, "Hard work is not the problem. Mindset is. Indians need to know: hard work is not the key to success - leverage is." "If you are born among 1.5 billion people in a 3rd world country, Hard work and Struggle are inevitable," expressed another.
Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Science
- Indian Express
NIT Trichy Vs IIIT Hyderabad: Which institute is better for CSE?
While for JEE Advanced 2025 qualified students, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) will be a go-to way, but for those who cracked the JEE Main and could not meet the JEE Advanced cutoff, NITs and IIITs will remain their options. India is home to 31 NITs, 25 IIITs, and 28 government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs). To guide students on which NIT or IIIT is better for different engineering courses, we have started a series to compare them on different parameters. In this article, we will compare NIT Trichy and IIIT Hyderabad for the Computer Science Engineering course. Located in Tamil Nadu, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Tiruchirappalli was founded as a Regional Engineering College Tiruchirappalli in 1964 by the state government under the affiliation of the University of Madras. In 2003, the college was granted deemed university status and was renamed as the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, with approval from UGC, AICTE, and the Government of India. As of 2019, the NIT has 115 seats in the CSE course. The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT-H) is a deemed university in Hyderabad, India, established as a non-profit public-private partnership (N-PPP) model, and is the first IIIT in India to follow this model. As mentioned on the official website, there are 30 programmes with 2374 students and 105 faculty members and 25 research centres. The campus has various clubs for students, like the hacking club, the Astronautics club, the open source developers group, among others. Every year, the Ministry of Education release the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). It ranks higher education institutions in India and is based on different parameters. It also helps students to make an informed decision about what to expect from an institution they are applying to. Under the NIRF Rankings 2024, NIT Trichy secured a rank of 30 under the overall categories of institutions in India. Additionally, it ranks in the 9th spot under the engineering category of the rankings after the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. In the top ten of the engineering category, NIT Trichy is the sole NIT in 2024 and has left IIT BHU behind, which stands at the 10th spot. Not only this, but NIT Trichy ranks at the 8th spot under the architecture and planning category of NIRF 2024. The institute ranks at 51th spot under the management category of the rankings. In the NIRF 2024, the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, ranked in the bandwidth of 101-150. Under the engineering category, it ranked 47 with a score of 54.29. Last year, the Institute ranked 55th in the engineering category. As the official website of the NIT Trichy, every year, 220 companies participate in the placement. In the academic session 2023-24, 96.9 per cent of undergraduate students in computer science participated in the placement; on the other hand, in the MTech CSE course, 93.3 per cent of students participated. In the placement, some of the companies that participate are Intel, Morgan Stanley, HCL, Google, Facebook, Honeywell, Microsoft, HSBC, McAfee, Reliance, Pepsico, Tata, Samsung, among others. As mentioned on the official website, in IIIT Hyderabad's placement, various top companies participate, like Bloomberg, Adobe, Facebook, Google, Opex, Indeed, Uber, Teradata, Walmart and Unacademy, among others. With two engineering programmes, CSE and ECE, IIIT in the academic session 2023-24, saw the highest salary package of Rs 65 LPA in CSE, and Rs 55 LPA for ECE. In the previous academic year, 99 per cent of students in CSE and 98 per cent of students in ECE were placed with an average pay of Rs 31.49 LPA in CSE and Rs 21.30 LPA in ECE. The lowest salary in the last academic year for CSE was 10 LPA, and 10.97 LPA in ECE. In NIT Trichy, there are various courses like architecture, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer applications, computer science and engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, energy and environment, humanities and social sciences which provides just one course on MA in English language and literature, management, mathematics, mechanical engineering, production engineering, and metallurgical and materials engineering. In the year 2012, they established a Centre of Excellence in Corrosion and Surface Engineering and provide short-term courses for the students. The Undergraduate Entrance Examination (UGEE) is held for all dual-degree programmes, while the Special Channel of Admission (SPEC) is meant for single-degree programmes. Students interested in dual-degree courses through lateral entry can apply via the Lateral Entry Entrance Examination (LEEE). Additionally, Olympiad winners have a dedicated admission channel. The Direct Admission for Students Abroad (DASA) option is available for both single and dual-degree programmes. The JEE (Main) route is applicable for single-degree programme admissions. Under the core dual degree programme, there are four courses in BTech and a Master of Science by research in electronics & communication engineering or computer science engineering. Other programmes include BTech in Computer Science, MS in Computational Natural Sciences, and MS in Computing and Human Sciences by Research.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Over 900 Families in Wathoda PMAY Flats Living in Fear of Electrocution, Water Woes
1 2 Nagpur: Over 900 families residing in the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) housing scheme at Khasra No. 62 in Wathoda are living in fear as monsoon approaches. Residents claim multiple civic and electrical issues have plagued the 24-building, 942-flat complex since they moved in between 2020 and 2021. Developed by Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) under the central government's PMAY scheme, the project was meant to offer affordable housing. However, residents allege poor construction quality, unsafe electrical fittings, water shortages, and lack of drainage pose serious risks. "During rains, current passes through the walls. Several residents, including children, have received minor shocks, and many of our appliances have been damaged. The entire wiring is substandard," said Vinod Mohagaokar, a resident. Each flat costs Rs9.15 lakh, with Rs2.5 lakh provided as subsidy under PMAY. "The rest we paid via loans at high interest. NIT also collected Rs25,000 per home as lifetime maintenance, but the conditions here are unsafe," said another resident. Residents said transformers have been installed dangerously close to the buildings, and the solar panels installed have become defunct after reportedly causing electrical backflow. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Comfortably: 60 m² Prefab Bungalow for Seniors in Shibin Elkom Pre Fabricated Homes | Search Ads Search Now Undo "Technicians backchannelled the connection after complaints, but since then, the panels are non-functional," a resident added. Water availability is another major concern. "There are wells, but they don't suffice in summer. Tankers are our only source. During monsoon, the drainage system fails and the entire area floods," said a resident. They also pointed out the absence of functional streetlights both inside and outside the premises. "We are forced to walk with torches at night. We want NIT to fix these issues before pushing us to form a housing society. Living here has become a nightmare," Mohagaokar added. Responding to the complaints, a senior NIT official said the agency has repeatedly asked residents to form a housing society to take over maintenance. "We are a development authority. Our role is to hand over the scheme and its funds to the society. Until then, we are using those funds to manage basic maintenance. Specific complaints will be addressed, but for long-term resolution, a registered society is necessary," the official said.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Megaravalli boy who greased at his father's mechanic shop gets into IIT-Kanpur
It is dream come true for 18-year-old Sushanth N. Prabhu of Megaravalli in Tirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga, as he got selected into IIT-Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. A son of a two-wheeler mechanic, Sushanth will be studying BTech at the prestigious institution. It is a proud moment for his father, Narasimhamurthy Prabhu, who studied up to SSLC, and his mother, Sujatha Prabhu, who has completed PUC. Sushanth studied in a government school up to SSLC. As a schoolboy, he assisted his father in the garage, repairing motorcycles, and that helped him understand how bikes work and his father's struggle to fulfil the needs of the family of five members. 'He began to work with me very early. He handles engines and good at minor repair works,' said Mr. Narasimhamurthy Prabhu. 'We always wanted our children to study well, lead an independent life and do good for society,' said Ms. Sujatha, who stitched clothes to support the family for several years. Until Sushanth reached SSLC, he had no idea of IIT or NIT. In 2022, he developed an innovative 'self-chain adjustment system' for bikes. His project was selected for the national-level exhibition and competition, popularly known as Inspire Awards – Manak, organised by the National Innovation Foundation of the Department of Science and Technology. His teacher Raghavendra A. Bhat was his mentor. They visited the National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Suratkal in Dakshina Kannada in May, 2022, to attend the mentoring workshop as part of the competition. 'During our visit to NIT Suratkal, I had told Sushanth that if he studied well, he could secure a seat at NIT-Suratkal. He was very impressed by the campus and the institute. He took it seriously. Now, I am happy that my student has been selected to study at the IIT,' said Mr. Bhat, who now works at the government high school at Guddekoppa in Tirthahalli taluk. Sushanth feels that the visit to Suratkal sparked his dream of studying at an IIT. 'That day, my teacher spoke about IIT-JEE and the importance of studying at IITs. He wanted me to take it as a challenge to get a seat,' he said. He cleared the SSLC with a score of 620 out of 625. After clearing the tough selection process, he joined a residential school run by Rashtrotthana Parishat in Bengaluru. The institute offers free PU education with coaching for IIT-JEE for meritorious students from rural backgrounds. He did well in the entrance test and secured a seat for BTech in chemical engineering in the first round of seat allotment. 'I am planning to work and later become an entrepreneur. Besides that, I have also plans to prepare for the civil service examinations,' said Sushanth.
