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Viral Instagram Video of 9 p.m. Laptop Work in India Prompts Fresh Work-Culture Debate

Viewers praised the woman's composure, with many questioning time-zone driven schedules in India.

Overview

  • US vlogger Jay (@jaystreazy) filmed a brief exchange with a woman working on her laptop at a riverside promenade around 9 p.m. and posted it on Instagram.
  • The woman identified herself as Princy/Princey, said she works for a pharmaceutical company, and described late-night work as usual for her.
  • Jay expressed surprise at seeing people working so late and characterized his own content creation as a hobby he hopes will grow.
  • The clip, titled “Late-Night Work in India,” drew wide engagement online and was picked up by Indian outlets including Hindustan Times and The Indian Express.
  • Comments highlighted concerns about work-life balance, noting that many Indian professionals align hours with Europe or the US, while outlets did not verify the employer details beyond the woman’s statement.