Why some people say ‘take care’ instead of ‘bye’ — Psychology says the difference may reveal how they relate to youPsychology does not suggest that two words can reveal exactly how someone feels. What matters is the larger pattern: how often they initiat...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
He left America, moved into a $100 billion ghost city near Singapore and tried to build a new society. Malaysia ghosted himBalaji Srinivasan left the US and took his experiment to build a new kind of society to Malaysia’s $100 billion ghost city, Forest City. Hi...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Psychology says people naturally copy each other's speech patterns without realizing itLearning to pronounce someone's name correctly is a simple yet meaningful way to show respect and promote inclusion. Research in organizati...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Psychology says hardworking women often use these 8 phrases that are unfairly labeled as 'rude'As organizations invest in inclusive leadership and psychological safety, many are recognizing that direct communication isn't a flaw, it's...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Psychology says people who swear a lot may have more going on than just a foul mouthPsychology says people who swear frequently may be using strong language to express their emotions, manage stress, fit into their social en...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Gen Z doesn't always argue: These 10 viral slang phrases say 'no' without saying 'no'In many situations, these phrases help people express disagreement without turning a conversation into a conflict. As psychologists have lo...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Psychology says people who use fancy words in everyday conversations aren't showing off, good vocabulary may come more naturally to them than othersPsychology suggests that people who use large words in simple conversations aren't trying to show off. They may believe in effective commun...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Psychology says people who always write lengthy emails aren't trying to sound smart, they may be trying to communicate with clarity and reduce misunderstandingsPsychology suggests that people who always write lengthy emails aren't necessarily trying to sound important or overly formal. Sometimes, a...
20 Jul, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Psychology says the people giving the best relationship advice are often the ones who are single: Why they see red flags before anyone elsePsychologists note that wisdom is not always gained through firsthand experience. In many cases, it develops through thoughtful observation...
13 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Psychology says when women say ‘I’m fine,’ they may be hiding a much bigger emotional story, and it’s not always what people thinkFor many women, saying “I’m fine” is not necessarily a sign of weakness or avoidance. More often, it reflects empathy, resilience, a strong...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
When in Venice, do speak as the Bengalis doBunny and the author were in Venice and struggled with crossing a bridge with heavy luggage. Due to a leg injury, Bunny couldn't help. They...
12 Oct, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
The Role of Management Courses in Building Effective Leaders in IndiaAn effective leadership program is comprehensive and well-structured, providing a holistic approach to leadership development. It should en...
02 Nov, 2023, 04.17 PM IST
Citibank’s Badrinivas has a recipe for feel-good Budget, timeline for rate hikesNirmala Sitharaman is set to announce the Budget on Monday and with the Economic Survey calling for a pro-cyclical fiscal policy, expectati...
31 Jan, 2021, 04.11 PM IST
View: Suspending Question Hour in Parliament points to a deeper malaiseBy all accounts, Parliament has been consistently conducting Question Hour in all its sessions except on some occasions, typically during w...
19 Sep, 2020, 12.09 AM IST
The Fed is setting the stage for a major policy changeThe Fed’s traditional Phillips curve approach to forecasting inflation, which relies on the theory that inflation accelerates as unemployme...
18 Jul, 2020, 10.52 AM IST
RBI far from majority view, must report to ParliamentIn Indian economic structure, monetary policy affects demand relatively more than inflation.
27 Apr, 2018, 10.38 AM IST
View: Why we need a Ram Temple in AyodhyaIndia is a nation that respects all religions. To prove that, sometimes we tend to become extra sensitive to issues related to minority rel...
02 Apr, 2017, 12.33 PM IST