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Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is once again in the limelight. This time not for politics, but for his new job. The ex-Conservative Party leader has joined The Sunday Times as a columnist, adding yet another title to his expanding professional portfolio since stepping down as Prime Minister. Sunak is married to Akshata Murty, Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty’s daughter. Akshata is a fashion designer and businesswoman, admired for her refined taste and unique sense of style.
After leaving office, Sunak has remained notably active. He currently serves as a Senior Adviser at Goldman Sachs, the global investment banking giant, a position he took up a few months ago. Alongside that, he also advises Microsoft and the artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, both major players in the tech industry.
With these new roles under his belt, social media users were quick to draw attention to his busy post-political career, humorously comparing his packed schedule to his father-in-law’s famous philosophy on hard work.
Rishi Sunak’s father-in-law, Narayana Murthy, the co-founder of Infosys, has long been known for advocating a “70-hour work week” for young Indians. Netizens couldn’t resist linking Sunak’s multiple job titles to Murthy’s strict work ethic. Many joked that the former PM might be taking on extra roles just to live up to his father-in-law’s expectations.
The viral jokes trace back to Narayana Murthy’s 2023 remarks, where he emphasized that India’s workforce must work harder to improve productivity. In an interview with Infosys’s former CFO Mohandas Pai, Murthy said, “India's work productivity is one of the lowest in the world. Unless we improve our work productivity, we will not be able to compete with countries like Japan and China. My request is that our youngsters must say, ‘This is my country. I’d like to work 70 hours a week.’” His statement had sparked a nationwide debate, dividing public opinion on whether long working hours are the key to success or a recipe for burnout.
As Rishi Sunak begins this new chapter as a writer, reactions continue to pour in online. While some praise his drive and versatility, others view it as yet another example of his ambition. Either way, one thing is certain whether in politics, finance, or media, Rishi Sunak continues to stay in the spotlight.
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