Persian Proverb of the Day: ‘The lion is handsome, but the gazelle gets…’ The hidden mistake many ‘Alpha’ personalities make in relationships, friendships and workplaces according to this clever ancient sayingPersian Proverb of the day: Somewhere between ancient satire and modern social commentary exists a proverb that feels surprisingly suited t...
26 May, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
Feel like you’ll mess up on stage? Discover the hidden power of affirmations —10 proven mindset shifts performers use to boost confidence and calm your nervesStage fright triggers the body’s stress response, raising heart rate, tensing muscles and accelerating thoughts. Positive self-talk can hel...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
‘What if they say yes?’: These 10 affirmations can calm your nerves before your grand proposal to your special someoneAffirmations won’t remove every nerve. But they will remind you of something important: you are capable of this moment. So when the time co...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
The Phrase That Works to Say No to Any Proposal and Remain in the Same Place, According to PsychologistsSaying no can be tough, triggering guilt and fear. Psychologists reveal a simple phrase, "I won’t be able to do that," that protects bounda...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Psychologists Share the Phrase That Allows You to Refuse Any Offer Gracefully and Still Appear ConfidentSaying 'no' feels difficult due to our innate need for social acceptance, but psychologists reveal a simple, respectful phrase can maintain...
09 Feb, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Word of the Day: FelicityWord of the Day: Felicity signifies profound happiness and contentment. It is a state of well-being and inner peace. This word describes a ...
29 Jan, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Why we go bonkers for fancy brands – even when it makes no senseThe allure of brands, driven by social covetousness, extends beyond mere functionality to signal status and belonging. While multiple brand...
01 Jun, 2025, 04.34 PM IST
Horoscope May 12–16, 2025: Flower moon to unveil hidden secrets, spark major shifts for these 4 zodiac signsReferred to as the Flower Moon, this full moon will reach its peak on May 12 at 9:55 a.m. PT. However, its luminous presence will be visibl...
12 May, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
Tik Toker Dominique McShain dies at 21 after battling colorectal cancerDominique McShain, a 21-year-old influencer from New Zealand, has died after battling incurable colorectal cancer. Diagnosed in April 2024,...
24 Apr, 2025, 04.47 PM IST
Joe Biden's journey: From playground punch-ups to political defianceJoe Biden, refusing to back down from the US presidential race, is portrayed as a resilient fighter in the face of adversity. From childhoo...
10 Jul, 2024, 11.50 AM IST
Being in the state of flowHungarian-American positive psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls it a state of 'flow', or being in 'zone', a state wherein an individ...
05 Jan, 2023, 12.00 AM IST
Opinion: Mind your P'S & Q's, tomahtos-tomaytosWith the benefit of all the intervening years, and with exposure to many non-English speakers who have attained distinction in their chosen...
02 Jul, 2022, 07.13 PM IST
From Sachin Bansal to Jan Koum, when founders move on from their billion-dollar companiesExploring the motivation and the mind space of founders who moved on, and left their legacy behind.
18 Jun, 2018, 12.12 PM IST
Sensex cracks 437 points in 5 days: A bigger correction on cards?Analysts across Dalal Street have advised caution going into next week as benchmark indices could slip further from the current levels.
18 Apr, 2015, 12.42 PM IST
Phaneesh Murthy saga: Why do successful persons resort to stupid acts?It is their social and economic status that makes them 'powerful' and therefore they become comfortable doing that which is forbidden or ex...
23 May, 2013, 02.41 PM IST
- Does your appearance make you more ‘hireable’ and ‘promotable’?
71% of India says yes, it does. In real life, it's easy to figure out a 36-24-36 from a 40-45-50. But is the equation as simplistic in your...
24 Oct, 2010, 06.50 AM IST
- Truth, not spin, wins
Zen Bonestells the story of a blind man living by a temple. Being unable to see their faces, the beggar learns a person's character from th...
06 May, 2010, 06.14 AM IST