Psychology explains why some employees struggle to say 'No' to their boss - The hidden personality traits, fears and need for approval behind this workplace behaviorFor many employees, the act of refusing work requests proves surprisingly challenging. This difficulty is often rooted in a fear of being j...
28 Aug, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
Psychology says people who prefer working night shifts may be following their natural body clockPeople who prefer night shifts are not necessarily antisocial, unmotivated or unconventional. They may simply have anevening chronotype, fe...
27 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Ads in India, over 50 brands to go live this weekOpenAI will soon display advertisements to logged-in adult users on its ChatGPT free and Go plans. This initiative aims to provide brands a...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with OmanIran and Oman are negotiating arrangements to manage commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels, as Qatar...
27 Aug, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Instagram head Adam Mosseri, at children's addiction trial, says few teenagers knew of safety featureAdam Mosseri, the head of Instagram since 2018, denied any suggestion by U.S. states suing Meta that Instagram stalled by not making the "T...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Is ₹5-10 lakh health insurance cover enough? Check these 3 factors to know how much you needHealthcare costs in India are soaring due to escalating medical inflation. Experts warn that securing adequate health insurance is no longe...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessBelow is a summary of what countries and companies are doing to regulate access to social media amid mounting concerns over the impact of s...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Forget the 10,000-step rule: Here’s how much you may actually need to walk dailyEngaging in regular walking provides numerous health benefits for individuals. Brisk walking aids in weight control and enhances heart heal...
23 Aug, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
One of a Kind Awards: An ode to startups creating categories of their ownAt the One of a Kind Awards - for early stage startups, presented by The Economic Times and Cashfree Payments, the Category Creator Award r...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
Participants at MeitY child safety consultation call for regulation beyond content takedownsParticipants said there was no demand for a blanket ban on social media. Instead, discussions centred on defining and enforcing “safety by ...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13During his second day of testimony, Arturo Bejar said Meta consistently prioritized profits over safety in designing its products, focusing...
20 Aug, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Longevity secret: Harvard study finds optimistic people can live 15% longer than pessimists. What causes more happiness? 88-year-old study says it’s neither wealth nor successWant to live longer? Cultivate a positive mindset now. A study conducted by Harvard University found that people who are more optimistic an...
19 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
In 2016, Yale began following 3,635 people aged 50+; 12 years later, those reading books regularly showed a 23% lower mortality hazard, with readers reaching an 80% survival point 23 months laterYale researchers tracked 3,635 adults aged 50 and older over a twelve-year study. Their findings showed that regular book readers had a 23 ...
19 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kidsIn a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contr...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
7 things people say when they look fine but are quietly struggling with mental health problems. Do you say them too?People do not always show when they are struggling with their mental health problems. They may continue with work, socialising and everyday...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
International Youth Day 2026: Why Indians in their 20s are facing diabetes, BP, fatty liverIn celebration of International Youth Day, we acknowledge the significant role played by young individuals in society, alongside their heal...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.54 AM IST