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Indian Doctor Stranded In France Praises India's Grind Culture
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News18•07-10-2026, 18:40
Indian Doctor Stranded In France Praises India's Grind Culture
- •Dr Garima Chauhan shared her frustration on Instagram after getting stranded in France for six hours when her FlixBus broke down.
- •She claimed that if the incident had happened in India, the bus would have been repaired within 15 minutes due to readily available mechanics and hustle culture.
- •The doctor noted that Indians are accustomed to 24/7 services and working at odd hours, whereas European nations prioritize strict work-life balance.
- •Her viral post received mixed reactions online, with some praising European labor laws and others defending India's efficiency and round-the-clock availability.
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Dr Garima Chauhan got stranded at a petrol pump in France from 4 AM until 10 AM after the FlixBus she was traveling on broke down midway.
She stated that India has a unique grind culture where mechanics and drivers work at all hours, claiming the bus issue would have been fixed in just 15 minutes in India.
The post received mixed reactions, with some pointing out that European countries prioritize strict work-life balance and safety over overworking, while others agreed that India is the best.
