{
  "id": 19173015,
  "title": "Techie seeks week-long Diwali break like Christmas; sparks work culture debate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/techie-seeks-week-long-diwali-break-like-christmas-sparks-work",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T15:36:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/techie-demands-a-week-long-diwali-holiday-like-christmas-breaks-in-the-us-and-europe-internet-debates-indias-work-culture-and-missing-family-time/articleshow/135680707.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A software engineer has raised concerns about limited Diwali leave for employees working far from home. Many professionals face challenges traveling long distances for the festival, limiting time spent with family. The online discussion highlights a need for flexibility in holiday policies that accommodate personal celebrations. Some users shared experiences of extended holidays in other…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}