Indians work nearly 48 hours a week, check global working hours

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Infosys founder, NR Narayana Murthy's suggestion for a 70-hour workweek for young professionals sparks debate.

Productivity Question

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Global Perspective

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Countries where people work the longest hours:

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Countries where people work the longest hours:

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Countries where people work the longest hours:

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Countries where people work the longest hours:

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Average weekly working hours per employed person

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Average weekly working hours per employed person

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Countries with shortest working hours:

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Countries with shortest working hours:

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Countries with shortest working hours:

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Countries with shortest working hours:

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Countries with shortest working hours:

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