The tragic death of a 26-year-old EY employee in Pune has sparked widespread outrage and calls for action against toxic work cultures in India. The young woman, Anna Sebastian Perayil, succumbed to work-related stress just four months after joining the company. Her mother’s letter to EY India Chairman Rajiv Memani highlighting the ‘glorification’ of overwork and the company’s absence at her funeral have fueled public anger and discussions around workplace well-being.
