Opinion: Know when to sign off

The obsession with being constantly productive, often at the expense of one’s health, makes productivity toxic

Published Date – 29 August 2024, 11:58 PM


Opinion: Know when to sign off


By Jaskiran Kaur

A mother of a toddler, a CA by profession and a sole caretaker of domestic duties, complained about not doing enough in her life during one of our coaching sessions. Similarly, a company vice president working 12 hours a day ranted about gaining weight and skipping her workouts because she felt it wasn’t productive enough.


What’s common between these two people is extreme exhaustion, guilt, poor work-life balance and the need to rest and recharge. Shockingly, none of these needs were acknowledged. Another thing that stood out to me was their escalated need to be productive even at the cost of their well-being.

Unhealthy Obsession

In today’s fast-paced world, hustle culture glorifies relentless work and constant productivity in all areas of life. While we laud hard work and ambition, the incessant drive to stay engaged and productive is leading to what is called toxic productivity. This term describes the unhealthy obsession with appearing “always busy” and finds its roots in societal constructs influenced by social media, personal branding and the gig economy.

There is an intense desire to perform every waking moment, and failing to do so leads to feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability, lower self-confidence and self-esteem, self-doubt, powerlessness and more.

While being “productive” simply means making the most of your time and resources to achieve your goals, what makes it toxic is the obsession with being constantly productive, often at the expense of one’s health and well-being. Worsening matters is the guilt that prevents one from taking breaks or slowing down to relax and rejuvenate.

There is a sneaky desire to optimise every waking moment, dictating what you should be doing to prove your worth. I like to imagine it as an invisible, ghastly entity pushing us into dark dungeons where there is no space for fun and frolic. Often, when people are not being productive, they begin to lose their sense of worth and purpose. Rest is seen as a sign of weakness, and recreation is for the distracted. On the contrary, when they are swamped with work, they believe they are high achievers, oblivious to the fact that they have orchestrated a no-win situation with a dark climax.

Research shows that toxic productivity can lead to burnout, a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion. Burnout can cause a range of health issues, including heart disease, depression and even a weakened immune system. What makes the prospect of overworking ourselves alluring is the validation we seek.

Signs and Symptoms

What it feels like to be doing too much:

• There is a sense of urgency to accomplish all the tasks in a day.

• There’s never enough time.

• You feel guilty for not getting enough done, even after working hard.

• Slowing down or taking a break is a challenge.

• You prioritise everything else over self-care and well-being.

• You are always comparing yourself to high achievers.
• Fatigue becomes a perpetual state of mind.

Tech Trouble

The rise of toxic productivity is attributed to advances in technology, making working from home the new normal. Jennifer Moss, a UN Happiness Council Expert and the author of ‘The Burnout Epidemic,’ says that work has no end point anymore, unlike before when we could switch off the computers and return home to be with our families.

The advancement in technology, turning smartphones into our personal computers, has pushed people to forget what it feels like to “log out” or “sign off” for the day. It has certainly blurred the boundaries between work and life. “We didn’t have so much access to work, and work didn’t have so much access to us,” says Moss, indicating the intrusion of technological advancement into our homes. “Now, we can work more than ever, with a capacity to work 24 hours a day,” notes Fortune.

Her research indicates that working “55 hours a week marks a point of diminishing returns; if you work over 55 hours a week, your work is no longer a net positive for your organisation. In other words, grinding around the clock does not lead to better work.”

While it seems to be a challenge of a problematic workplace, it may go deeper than that. Many people indulging in workaholism might be struggling with low self-worth, tying their confidence to their achievements and productivity. “It’s rarely helpful to have your entire self-worth tied to something external, even something seemingly positive like ‘success.’ If someone is hyper-focused on productivity, they may skip rest or other forms of caring for themselves. This can definitely result in health issues,” Whitney Goodman, author of ‘Toxic Positivity’ told Forbes. “Not surprisingly, when this productivity begins to harm your wellbeing, your relationships and your work performance can suffer too.”

Don’t Overstretch

Overstretching oneself can be associated with societal and cultural constructs that directly impact our childhood experiences. We live in a society that equates an individual’s worth and position to their performance in school, college and the workplace. This conditioning is so deep-rooted for most of us that, in our oblivion, we have relentlessly pushed ourselves to the brink of burnout to appear hardworking, diligent and enthusiastic. It has certainly become our way of living. Here’s how to avoid toxic productivity:

Productively Unproductive: Resting is essential for all beings. Instead of fighting the urge, it is best to embrace fallow periods when little is done to achieve more. Scheduling an hour each day to completely unplug is believed to be very beneficial for our overall well-being. During this hour, incorporating activities such as nature walks, reading and meditation is a great way to feel rejuvenated and refreshed.

Honour your achievements: “A little progress each day adds up to big results,” is a mantra that emphasises celebrating each step towards your goal instead of criticising yourself for being slow.

Honouring work-life boundaries: It’s very easy to lose yourself to the “to-do” list and keep going without putting an end to it. However, establishing clear work hours and prioritising personal time as if your life depends on it can help you break free from the loop of toxic productivity. Whether it’s marking a specific time on the clock, waiting for your kids to return home, or setting aside time to cook, paint or pursue any activity you love, it’s crucial to recognise this as the boundary where work ends.

Practice professional detachment: Laurie Ruettimann, author of the critically acclaimed book ‘Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career,’ has coined the term professional detachment. She defines it as the “ability to distance oneself from emotions during uncomfortable and stressful times at work.” Ruettimann emphasises the importance of taking breaks, downtime and avoiding overstretching oneself at work. She advocates for the idea that work is just one aspect of our identity, not our entire identity.

Build a support system: Seeking support is not a sign of weakness; instead, it is a gift to yourself, encouraging balance and well-being.

Jaskiran Kaur

(The author is Certified Personal Growth and Mindset Coach)

Hyderabad: Wait for RTC buses gets longer, especially for women

Though the Congress government launched free RTC bus travel for women, fewer buses are plying on the city roads. Here women, mostly students, are forced to wait for a bus for long hours at the busy Himayatnagar.

Updated On – 30 August 2024, 12:15 AM


Hyderabad: Wait for RTC buses gets longer, especially for women

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Hyderabad: The lack of frequency and inadequate bus services in some parts of the city has been causing a significant inconvenience to passengers, particularly for women.

For commuters in some of the busiest areas such as Narayanguda and Himayathnagar, the challenges in reaching their workplaces or educational institutions in time and comfort, have been getting compounded. This lack of reliable public transportation is often leading to longer wait times, overcrowding, and, in some cases, unsafe travel conditions. Many women rely on buses as their primary mode of transportation, and the inadequacy of services is limiting their mobility.


Bus users from these areas are raising concerns and requests for improved and more frequent bus services, enhancing safety and convenience. These bus stops in and around Himayathnagar and Narayanguda are crucial transit points, providing connectivity to various parts of Hyderabad.

R Suma, a college student from Himayathnagar who depends on public transport says, “I have to wait for nearly 20 minutes or more sometimes for a bus to my college every morning.Sometimes, the buses are so crowded that it is difficult to even board them.”

For K Anitha, a working professional from Narayanguda, the lack of frequent buses is a big issue. “I often end up spending extra money on auto-rickshaws and cabs just to reach my office on time. The RTC should consider adding more buses during peak hours to cater to working women like me.”

Though the ‘Mahalakshmi’ free travel facility for women is considered to be a success from the government’s perspective, the overcrowded buses due to the free travel option, often end up causing inconvenience and frustration in passengers.

“It is very inconvenient, especially when I have to travel with my children. The buses are either overcrowded or take too long to arrive. We need more reliable and timely bus services in Himayathnagar,” said P Meena, a homemaker.

Similarly, for Laxman Reddy, a senior citizen who claims to wait for considerably long periods at the bus stop, the wish is to have more buses available. “Sometimes, there is not a single bus for nearly 45 minutes. I wish there were more buses available, especially for older people like us,” he said.

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Bangladesh: Ex-Speaker, former Commerce Minister arrested for murder

The case was filed against 17 people, including Munshi and former speaker of Parliament Chaudhury, for the killing of a 38-year-old goldsmith

Published Date – 29 August 2024, 11:08 AM


Bangladesh: Ex-Speaker, former Commerce Minister arrested for murder

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Dhaka: Former Bangladesh speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and ex-Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi have been arrested over the killing of a goldsmith during the recent quota reform protests that led to the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led government, media reports said on Thursday.

Munshi, 74, was arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion in Gulshan, Dhaka, on Wednesday night in the murder case filed in Rangpur, the Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.


The case was filed against 17 people, including Munshi and former speaker of Parliament Chaudhury, for the killing of Muslim Uddin Milon, a 38-year-old goldsmith. Besides, many unnamed people were accused in the case.

Chaudhury, 46, served as the first female speaker of the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad from April 2013 until August 2024. Milon was shot dead on July 19 in Rangpur during the student-led movement against a controversial quota system in government jobs, which later turned into a mass uprising that ousted 76-year-old Hasina’s Awami League government on August 5, according to The Daily Star newspaper.

According to the case statement, when a clash broke out between students and Awami League activists during a protest in the City Bazaar area, police opened fire indiscriminately under the orders of the accused persons. Milon was hit by a bullet at that time and taken to Rangpur Medical College and Hospital, where he was declared dead, the report said.

Over 230 people were killed in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the Hasina-led government, taking the death toll to more than 600 since the massive protest by students first started in mid-July. Many senior Awami League leaders, lawmakers and former Ministers went into hiding following the fall of Hasina-led government. Munshi had also been hiding since August 5, according to the leading Bengali-language newspaper Prothom Alo.

He became the commerce minister during the third consecutive term of Awami League government led by Hasina, according to the report. Hasina, who fled to India on August 5, is facing at least 75 cases, including murder charges, against her.

Funeral of Qassam members killed in Israeli strike on Jenin held

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"Rohit 37, Kohli 35": Ex-Aus Coach's 'Ageing Stars' Comment Ahead Of Series




Former Australia coach John Buchanan believes India’s chances of completing a hat-trick of Test series wins Down Under will hinge on how the visiting batters, including “ageing” stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, tackle the hosts’ battery of pace bowlers. For the first time since 1991-92, India will tour Australia for a five-match Test series for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with the opening game scheduled to be played at Perth from November 22.

Buchanan, who presided over Australia’s golden run in all forms in the first decade of this millennium as head coach, said both India and Australia have plenty of ageing players at disposal but that will not be a deterrent to the competition between the sides.

“Australia (has), since losing to India in the last series, the pace bowling attack with (off-spinner Nathan) Lyon, backed up now by Cameron Green or Mitch Marsh, is just a really, really powerful bowling lineup,” Buchanan told PTI on Thursday after the launch of ‘Ready Steady Go Kids’ multi-sport program for the CP Goenka International School.

“India’s top order, (Yashasvi) Jaiswal, (Rohit) Sharma himself, (Virat) Kohli, possibly Iyer… they’ve got to bat really well to establish totals and then the likes of (Jasprit) Bumrah, (Mohammed) Shami, (Mohammed) Siraj will come into their own,” he said.

Buchanan said there won’t be much of a psychological impact of India’s wins in Australia on the previous two tours given that two of the mainstays then — Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane — are not likely to be a part of the touring squad for the upcoming series.

“The previous series that India won — important from both, Indian perspective and an Australian perspective — a little bit of the mind games will go into the pre-series,” he said.

“But for all that, those games have passed, those players are gone and the current players we have both in the Australian side and the Indian side, they’re at a stage of their careers where they all want to perform. I looked at the ages and India has got some aging players in that side notably Rohit who’s 37 and Kohli is 35, (Ravichandran) Ashwin, if he tours, he’s 37 and you look at the Australian side, there’s only one or two players who are under 30.

“It’ll be very much a battle again between the very good pace bowling attacks of both sides and how well the top order players of both sides can deal with the ball that will bounce, seam and probably swing a little bit more in the day-night game in Adelaide,” he said.

Batting for longer periods

Buchanan said it will be key for India to bat for longer periods in Australia and tire out their bowling attack, something that Pujara executed to perfection in 2018-19 facing 1,258 balls. Two years later, Pujara faced 928 balls as India once again won the series 2-1.

“Why Australia plays well at home is they do bat well, they understand their conditions, but that lineup of (Pat) Cummins, (Mitchell) Starc, (Josh) Hazlewood, backed up by Lyon, is just one of the all-time best all-round attacks that world cricket has seen,” he said.

“Albeit that, Starc is (nearly) 35, Hazlewood is 33, and Cummins is 31 — it’s a five-Test series — so if India can not only bat well, but bat for long periods of time, then it will test the physical capacities of that Australian bowling attack and therein potentially lies a little bit of a key to how India can look at winning the series,” he said.

Buchanan said the lack of preparation among travelling teams will be a hinderance that India will face as well.

India will play a two-day pink-ball match against the Prime Minister’s XI on November 30 and December 1 ahead of the day-night Test.

“Australia is favourite going into the series right at this stage. When you look around world cricket these days — and it has been (the case) for some time — it’s very difficult to tour other countries,” he told reporters later.

“(The) travelling teams no longer have that preparation in a country. They don’t play two or three games prior to playing the first Test match to adjust to a country, because nobody wants to tour for that long.

“That makes it very difficult when you go to Perth, when it’s fast and bouncy, for a side that’s coming from, they will have played Bangladesh (and New Zealand) obviously, but Bangladesh at home isn’t it? “The wickets are going to be completely different, albeit it’s fantastic lead-in that they’re playing some Test cricket, but it’s going to be quite difficult to go to Perth to start with,” he said.

Buchanan added that he was also not in favour of Steve Smith continuing as Australia’s opener.

“Not personally. He’s made his mark at No 4. But I’m not a selector, and I’m not the captain, and I’m not Steve Smith and so those three people will end up making the decision that they think best fits the make-up of that side,” he said.

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Spanish Actor's Son Jailed For Life For Brutal Murder Of Plastic Surgeon

Spanish Actor's Son Jailed For Life For Brutal Murder Of Plastic Surgeon

Sancho, a chef with his own YouTube channel, was also ordered to pay 4 million baht

The son of a well-known Spanish actor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing and dismembering a man on the Thai island of Koh Phangan last year. Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, the son of television star Rodolfo Sancho Aguirre, claimed he acted in self-defence when he killed Colombian plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta Arteaga. He pleaded guilty to the murder in August 2023, BBC reported.

Sancho, now 30, told the Spanish news agency EFE at the time that he had been a “hostage” to Arrieta, whom he described as obsessed with him. The case has attracted significant attention in Spain, with many journalists travelling to Thailand to cover the trial.

Sancho was found guilty of premeditated murder, concealing a corpse, and destroying property.

A court on the nearby island of Koh Samui, where the trial took place, initially sentenced him to death for murder. However, this was reduced to life imprisonment due to his cooperation during the trial.

Sancho, a chef with his own YouTube channel, was also ordered to pay 4 million baht ($118,000) to compensate Arrieta’s family. Bussakorn Kaewleeled, the victim’s family lawyer, expressed satisfaction with the verdict.

“The plaintiff is satisfied with the sentence because he (Sancho) will be put in prison for life and they (the plaintiff) receive some financial compensation,” Bussakorn told reporters outside the Koh Samui court, as reported by AFP news agency.

Police found parts of Arrieta’s body at a landfill in Koh Phangan in early August last year.

Around that time, Sancho reported to the police that Arrieta, then 44, was missing. After further questioning, Sancho confessed to the murder.

Thai media reported that investigations had shown Sancho had purchased a knife, rubber gloves, and a bottle of cleaning agent, leading police to conclude the murder was premeditated.

Sancho later led police to seven locations around the island where he had disposed of Arrieta’s dismembered body in plastic bags.

Reports stated that Sancho and Arrieta had agreed to meet after becoming acquainted online.

The defence argued that Sancho acted in self-defence when Arrieta tried to force him into a sexual encounter. In a statement published by the Spanish newspaper El Mundo, Sancho said the plastic surgeon “tried to rape [him].”

Sancho comes from a family of actors; his mother is actress Silvia Bronchalo, and his grandfather was the late actor Felix Angel Sancho Gracia.

Germany calls on 'Israel' to end West Bank occupation

Israel must “in the future end the occupation (of the West Bank) as quickly as possible,” deputy Foreign Ministry spokesman Christian Wagner said at a press briefing in Berlin, Anadolu Agency reported. 

The German government has repeatedly made clear that the ongoing occupation of the West Bank is a major obstacle to a two-state solution.

Meanwhile, Wagner expressed also concern over the latest escalation in the West Bank as Israel has started a new major military offensive in the occupied territories.

“We are very concerned about the situation in the West Bank,” also against the background of increasing violence, the high number of civilian deaths and the extent of rights violations, he said.

As an occupying power, Israel “has also a duty to protect the civilian population,” especially when it comes to violent settlers, Wagner added.

The Israeli army killed 11 Palestinians in early Wednesday raids in the northern occupied West Bank.

On Wednesday, the Israeli army launched a major military operation in the northern West Bank, the largest in two decades, martyring more than 30 Palestinians, according to Al Jazeera.

The occupying army said the operation aims to thwart the threat of explosive devices in the northern West Bank.

At least 670 Palestinians have since been killed, nearly 5,400 others injured and over 10,300 arrested in the occupied territory, according to Palestinian figures.

In a landmark opinion on July 19, the International Court of Justice declared Israel’s decades-long occupation of Palestinian land unlawful and demanded the evacuation of all settlements in the West Bank and East Quds.

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India Aims To Train 175 Civil Servants From Maldives This Year

India Aims To Train 175 Civil Servants From Maldives This Year

India and Maldives signed an MoU for India imparting training to civil servants of Maldives for 2024-2029

New Delhi:

India has targeted to train 175 civil servants from Maldives through tailor-made programmes in specific disciplines, according to an official statement issued today.

A bilateral meeting was held today between National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) Director General V Srinivas and Maldives Civil Service Commission President Mohamed Nasih to firm up the implementation modalities of the India-Maldives MoU for imparting training to the civil servants of Maldives over a period of five years 2024 -2029, it said.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and renewed between the NCGG, government of India, and the Civil Service Commission (CSC), Republic of Maldives, for capacity building programs for 1,000 Maldivian civil servants on August 9 in Male, Maldives.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Maldives’ Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer renewed the MoU for the period 2024-2029 as part of the development partnership discussions between both nations, said the statement issued by the Personnel Ministry.

In view of the need of the CSC Maldives, the NCGG agreed to having customised programmes for middle level civil servants and senior civil servants of Maldives, it added.

“The CSC Maldives requested for tailor made specialised programmes in specific disciplines for which NCGG will be designing need-based modules. Five (5) programmes will be held in the year 2024-25 targeting a total of 175 civil servants,” the statement said.

In 2024, the NCGG had achieved the remarkable milestone by fulfilling the mandate of training a total of 1,000 civil servants, including Permanent Secretaries, Secretary Generals and high-level delegates from Maldives over a total of 32 capacity building programmes in field administration for the civil servants of Maldives, including programmes for Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and for Information Commission Office of Maldives (ICOM) under the MoU signed on June 8, 2019.

Recognising the success of this collaboration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maldives, had requested for the renewal of the MoU for another five years, the statement said.

This renewed partnership will continue to enhance the capabilities of Maldives civil servants in public policy, governance and field administration, further strengthening the ties between India and the Maldives, it added.

The NCGG is committed to fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration on public policy and governance across several countries.

Its mid-career capacity building programs emphasise citizen-centric governance, improving service delivery and promoting innovations in governance. These programs also showcase India’s best practices in digital empowerment of citizens and digital transformation of institutions.
 

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US Army Blasts Donald Trump's Staff Over "Push" During Cemetery Visit

US Army Blasts Donald Trump's Staff Over 'Push' During Cemetery Visit

Donald Trump’s team posted photos from the visit, including one showing him giving a thumbs-up. (File)

Washington:

The US Army on Thursday took aim at Donald Trump’s staff over a visit by the Republican presidential candidate to the country’s most hallowed resting place for its war dead.

Trump went to the Arlington National Cemetery just outside Washington with family members of some of the 13 service members killed in a 2021 bombing during the last hours of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

His campaign posted photos from the visit, including one showing him giving a thumbs-up gesture while standing with relatives at the grave of one of the Marines killed.

The Army said an Arlington employee was “abruptly pushed aside” when she sought to ensure a law prohibiting political activity on cemetery grounds was followed.

“This incident was unfortunate, and it is also unfortunate that the (Arlington National Cemetery) employee and her professionalism has been unfairly attacked,” an Army spokesperson said in a statement.

Going on the offensive, Trump’s campaign co-manager Chris LaCivita has described the employee as a “despicable individual,” while campaign spokesman Steven Cheung said she was “clearly suffering from a mental health episode.”

Trump has made criticism of President Joe Biden’s handling of the US retreat from Afghanistan a key note of his campaign ahead of the November election.

The withdrawal was made as part of a peace deal signed by the Trump administration with the Taliban.

Uproar over the incident at Arlington on Monday is the latest controversy in Trump’s troubled relationship with the military.

While often touting his support for the armed forces, he privately mocked the war dead while president and did not want to be seen near military amputees, according to his former chief of staff.

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IndiGo Co-Founder's Family Trust Sells Airline Stake Worth Rs 9,549 Crore

IndiGo Co-Founder's Family Trust Sells 5.24% Stake In Airline For Rs 9,549 Crore

Rakesh Gangwal resigned from the board of directors of InterGlobe Aviation in 2022. (FILE)

New Delhi:

InterGlobe Aviation promoter Rakesh Gangwal’s family trust on Thursday sold a 5.24 per cent stake in the airline for Rs 9,549 crore through open market transactions.

The share sale is part of Mr Gangwal’s decision in February 2022 to trim his shareholding after a bitter feud with co-founder Rahul Bhatia over alleged corporate governance issues.

Over 2.02 crore shares of InterGlobe Aviation were sold by the Chinkerpoo Family Trust in three tranches in a price range of Rs 4,714.95-4,715.89 per scrip, according to bulk deal data on BSE.

This took the combined transaction value to Rs 9,548.95 crore.

The scrip closed with a discount of 2.06 per cent against the benchmark Sensex ending in the green territory.

InterGlobe Aviation is the parent of no-frills carrier IndiGo, which has a domestic market share of more than 60 per cent.

Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Pte picked up 28.54 lakh shares or a 0.74 per cent stake in InterGlobe Aviation, as per the data on the BSE.

The shares were bought at an average price of Rs 4,714.90 apiece, taking the deal size to Rs 1,345.63 crore.

Details of the other buyers could not be ascertained.

At the end of the June quarter, promoter and promoter group entities held a 55.29 per cent stake in InterGlobe Aviation.

Mr Gangwal held a 5.89 per cent stake in the airline, while the Chinkerpoo Family Trust, whose trustees are Shobha Gangwal and JP Morgan Trust Company of Delaware, owned 13.49 per cent shareholding.

Bhatia and InterGlobe Enterprises owned a combined 35.91 per cent stake in the company, as per the data.

This is the second time this year that Mr Gangwal has sold shares of IndiGo. Since February 2022, Mr Gangwal and his wife Shobha Gangwal have been offloading IndiGo shares.

In August 2023, Shobha Gangwal sold a nearly 2.9 per cent stake in the company for a little over Rs 2,800 crore.

In February 2023, Shobha Gangwal divested a 4 per cent stake in the company for Rs 2,944 crore.

In September 2022, Rakesh Gangwal and Shobha Gangwal sold a 2.74 per cent shareholding for Rs 2,005 crore.

Amid differences with co-founder Rahul Bhatia, Mr Gangwal, in February 2022, resigned from the board of directors of InterGlobe Aviation and also said that he would gradually reduce his equity stake in the airline over the next five years. 

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