'They want you to do well, just not too well': Gurgaon-based CEO's take on friendship and success sparks debate onlineA Gurgaon-based CEO suggests seeking advice on major life decisions from friends and family can be problematic. He argues that unspoken com...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Irish proverb of the day: 'Marry a woman from the mountain, and you...' Life lessons on collective family, community obligations, cultural baggage, interconnected growth, and why marriage is a package deal and comes with its own pros and consIrish proverb of the day teaches that marriage is never only about two people. The saying, "Marry a woman from the mountain, and you marry ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Life lesson of the day by the greatest Sufi Poet Rumi: 'Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone...'- here's Rumi’s powerful lesson about creating your own pathRumi's insightful reflections encourage us to carve our own destinies instead of imitating the achievements of others. While it’s natural t...
19 Jun, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
People in their 40s suddenly realise their closest friends are no longer the same. Studies say the silent friendship breakup happens after adults lose this childhood habitWhy friendship ends: As people enter their forties, close friendships often quietly fade due to increased responsibilities and diverging li...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Wealth wisdom of the day: ‘It takes great deal of boldness and caution to make a great fortune; and when you have got it...’ – Nathan Mayer Rothschild’s famous quote hides a big learningWhile individuals take numerous steps to multiply their wealth to build a notable fortune, little do they plan for what to do next. For som...
19 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
Psychology says adults who apologize for things that were not their fault may not be insecure; they may have grown up in homes where taking the blame was the fastest way to make the tension stopMany adults habitually apologize for things not their fault. This stems from childhood experiences where they managed parental emotions. Th...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Italian proverb of the day: 'Those who know, do; those who don't...' The ancient Italian wisdom that separates dreamers from doersItalian proverb of the day: An Italian proverb, “Chi sa fa, chi non sa insegna” (“Those who know, do; those who don't know, teach”), emphas...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Psychology suggests the adult who always offers to drive isn’t being generous; the wheel is the one place they control the route, the pace, and the exit, and for someone who grew up powerless, that feels like reliefSome people always volunteer to drive. This habit stems from a childhood where they had little control. The driver's seat offers a sense of...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
American saying of the day: 'Don’t Take No Wooden Nickels' — Meaning, origin, and how to use itThe American idiom "Don't take no wooden nickels" originated from promotional tokens with no real value, evolving into advice to be cautiou...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
French saying of the day: 'It's not like you have to drink the sea' — Original version, meaning, origin, and how to use itA popular French saying, 'Ce n’est pas la mer à boire', offers a vivid way to describe tasks that are not difficult. Literally meaning 'it ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Psychology says people who've remained single by choice don't lack desire for connection; they feel it more intensely than mostIncreasingly, Americans, particularly millennials, are choosing singlehood not as a temporary state but as a deliberate life choice. Resear...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Keeping promises, expressing gratitude, doing the right thing: 7 simple signs of a person with strong characterThe genuine character of a person shines through daily actions, not grand gestures. Reliability, honesty, and gratitude build trust. These ...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Psychology says people who prefer texting over phone calls aren't avoiding connection; they're protecting themselves from the version of themselves that panics mid-sentence and says the wrong thingYoung adults in the US prefer texting over phone calls. Research shows digital communication allows for thoughtful responses and reduces an...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
The loneliest form of love: Being loved for a version of yourself you outgrew years agoMidlife often brings a quiet heartbreak: loved ones relate to a past version of you, unaware of decades of invisible change. This disconnec...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
Psychology says the more you criticize someone, the less likely they are to changePsychologists often find that lasting change is more likely when people feel that the decision to change is their own. While criticism may ...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Burmese proverb of the day: ‘Even if there be no one to depend upon, one should not depend upon a fool: a fool, indeed, like an…’ - a lesson on trust and wise decision-makingBurmese proverb of the day warns against relying on fools. It states that an incapable person can cause destruction, much like an enemy wit...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Egyptian proverb of the day: ‘He who loves you will swallow pebbles for you; he who hates you will wish for you to make a mistake’ - a timeless lesson on true love, loyalty and who truly supports youLife reveals true friends who offer grace during struggles. An ancient Egyptian proverb contrasts unconditional love with hidden hate. It s...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST