Narayana Murthy's Sparks Debate

India's work culture needs to change and youngsters should be prepared to work for 70 hours a week if the country has to compete effectively on the global stage.

"India's work productivity is one of the lowest in the world.

Mr Narayana Murthy then presented some historical example

"This is exactly what the Germans and Japanese did after the Second World War... they made sure that every German worked extra hours for a certain number of years,"

our youngsters Can transform Our Country on Global Stage

Youngsters have "significant majority of our population" and "are the ones who can build our country".

After His Podcast comments sparked a debate among users on social media

Then companies also need to pay on hourly basis... Indian companies won't do that

"So therefore, my request is that our youngsters must say 'this is my country. I'd like to work 70 hours a week'," - Mr. Murthy