Why Some People Never Say What They Mean at Work and Why It Quietly Affects EveryoneWorkplace communication often lacks clarity, with employees resorting to avoidance. This behavior, driven by fear and personality traits, c...
04 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Word of the day: CondescendingCondescending means speaking to someone as if you are better. This behavior makes people feel talked down to. It focuses on attitude, not j...
23 Jan, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Mosquito: Premendra MitraGhanashyam-da, or Ghana-da, is a mysterious, ageless man whose stories span centuries and global events, from the Sepoy Mutiny to the Russo...
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Bengaluru doctor's salary shocks relative: His income tax is more than total earnings of relatives' sonsA doctor from Bengaluru tactfully handled a prying relative's question about his salary by revealing that his tax payments were higher than...
19 Mar, 2025, 09.49 AM IST
Job seeker fires back at hiring manager after being taunted for being laid off, ends call. Netizens react, 'We've always wanted to do this ...'During a virtual interview, a job seeker called out a hiring manager's unprofessional conduct after being questioned insensitively about pr...
13 Mar, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
If goal is to strip itself of last vestiges of neutrality, it is doing remarkable job: Cong slams ECThe Congress criticized the Election Commission for dismissing allegations of irregularities in the Haryana assembly polls, claiming the EC...
01 Nov, 2024, 03.59 PM IST
Our casual negativityCriticism is more in vogue than appreciation. Nearly 4,000 years ago, Socrates advised his disciples to ignore people's opinions. Humans of...
21 Dec, 2023, 10.44 PM IST
Wendy Osefo's criticism is rooted in colorism, says Candice DillardIn another verbal fight between Wendy Osefo and Robyn Dixon on the Real Housewives of Potomac, fans have criticised Wendy Osefo for being c...
07 Nov, 2022, 06.08 PM IST
Bill Gates & Heliogen: People, places and things beyond headlinesBill Gates on philanthropy, investing and his new venture Heliogen.
23 Nov, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
8 signs your co-worker does not respect youBeing neglected is a sneaky form of disrespect. Figure out if you need to change or you’re just dealing with rude co-workers.
23 Sep, 2016, 09.35 AM IST
Rude co-workers could make you act uncivil: studyCondescending comments, put-downs and sarcasm have become commonplace in the politically charged workplace, and the new study shows how thi...
11 Aug, 2016, 02.47 PM IST
Five ways to deal with a condescending colleague“Verify the facts and don’t jump to conclusions based on one interaction. Check for repeated condescending behaviour,” says Balaji Kumar, s...
03 May, 2016, 03.15 AM IST
Five Hollywood stars & their feud with Silicon Valley techiesIt's rare for the entertainment industry to take on Silicon Valley, but not uncommon.
12 Nov, 2015, 02.40 PM IST
Director Francis Lawrence & actress Natalie Dormer defend violence in 'Mockingjay Part 2'The final instalment of "The Hunger Games" franchise, is said to be the saga's most violent film yet, with scenes showing the bombing of yo...
09 Nov, 2015, 01.07 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee's Bofors comment: India lodges strong protest with Swedish dailyIndia has lodged a strong protest with Swedish national daily 'Dagens Nyhetter' for putting out "slip of the tongue" comments by Pranab Muk...
27 May, 2015, 05.10 PM IST
'Condescending' treatment meted out to Marathis outside state, says Nitesh RaneRane, said that he will also be meeting Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel once she returns from her China trip on May 19.
13 May, 2015, 04.19 PM IST
- Young blood Vs grey hair @work
Here's our guide to managing heat and friction at the workplace between younger and older executives.
26 Oct, 2006, 12.26 AM IST