Tag: work-life balance

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has ignited an industry-wide conversation by calling for 8-hour work shifts, especially for new mothers, stressing that the film industry has “normalised overworking.” Drawing from her own postpartum experience, she urged Bollywood to embrace healthier, sustainable schedules to protect mental well-being, creativity, and family life.

A woman’s candid account of living in Japan for a year has revealed the hidden struggles behind the country’s polished image. While Japan is admired for its culture, discipline, and modernity, she highlighted challenges such as an overwhelming work culture, social isolation, subtle discrimination against foreigners, and pressure to conform. Her testimony sheds light on issues like “hikikomori,” gender harassment on public transport, and mental health struggles, offering a stark reminder that beneath Japan’s perfection lies a more complex reality.