Word of the day: AltruismAltruism means helping others without expecting anything back. This selfless act builds trust and cooperation. It makes families healthier ...
27 Jan, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Frankenstein Monster: Aswath Damodaran says upcoming NYU bot in his name could out-fake scammers, gives Insta scam 'A-' gradeAswath Damodaran warns about AI scams using his image. He highlights an Instagram scam and its flaws. Damodaran discusses an NYU AI project...
06 Aug, 2025, 06.46 PM IST
Billionaires, you need a change of tackWith billionaires facing increased scrutiny due to wealth inequality and conspicuous consumption, the article suggests a shift in their pub...
11 Jul, 2025, 10.57 PM IST
The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried who got caught in the middle of FTX dramaBankman and his wife were more than just supportive parents backing their child's business.
21 Dec, 2022, 03.09 PM IST
Sam Bankman-Fried is arrested. But what about his parents in the middle of the FTX chaos?Bankman and his wife, Stanford Law professor Barbara Fried, were more than just supportive parents backing their child's business. Bankman ...
13 Dec, 2022, 11.31 AM IST
From rude behaviour to hustle culture, these 7 toxic practices should die with 2022Can 2023 begin on a positive note?
03 Dec, 2022, 10.38 PM IST
The amount of sleep can change how helpful you are: ResearchHow well you've slept lately can affect how willing you are to help other people on any given day. It found sleep deprivation leads to a re...
24 Aug, 2022, 09.29 PM IST
Three game theory principles can create an environment where cooperation and altruism thrive: Erez YoeliHumans are actually remark-ably altruistic — we stand out among primates for being able to cooperate with each other at a large scale, from...
28 Apr, 2022, 09.45 PM IST
View: Five reasons for unlocking to be a function of positivity rates, not vaccination ratesWith lockdowns being lifted across the country, only 31% (seven-day moving average) of districts in the country now have a positivity rate ...
21 Jun, 2021, 11.07 PM IST
First Dogs: With Joe Biden pets will be back in the White HouseFor the first time in decades, there were no Presidential pets and in this, as in so many other ways, Biden’s two dogs represent a return t...
13 Nov, 2020, 11.24 PM IST
Pandemic behaviour: Masks & social distancing are crucial, but some people don't play by the rules. Here's whyIn collectivist cultures, people are more likely to do what's best for the group.
13 Aug, 2020, 05.36 PM IST
It's tough, not impossible, to maintain social-distancing without feeling depressed. Turn to tech, set a routine to keep things normalSocial media and virtual communication are the most effective tools we have to restore some semblance of normalcy to our lives.
07 Apr, 2020, 11.34 AM IST
How to discover the joy of giving away surplus wealthThe satisfaction of having done a good deed makes us feel good. We therefore give because of the pleasure the act provides us, rather than ...
05 Nov, 2018, 06.30 AM IST
How 21st century Indian rich behave in the era of technologyIn this technology-led era, the rich now want to take position that need not be visible expensive but must necessarily be more informed.
09 Jun, 2018, 11.15 PM IST
Diwali of Hope: No big-ticket purchases, but Indians celebrate amidst uncertaintySlowdown hasn’t dampened the festive mood as Indians, from CEOs to blue-collar workers, celebrate Diwali with the hope of brighter days ahe...
03 Nov, 2013, 06.38 AM IST
The business of bottom linesIs economics ethically skewed in favour of the morally wrong? It would appear so — especially in the light of the current global meltdown, ...
21 Jul, 2009, 05.29 AM IST