The appraisal hangover: How a poor performance review can hurt your career if you react emotionallyCold data, not emotions, will cure your appraisal hangover, says Devashish Chakravarty.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
'I wasn't happy': Man says quitting his job made him realise that a steady salary alone cannot lead to happinessAfter spending nearly two years at the same company, a man says quitting his job led to an unexpected realization about happiness. In a pos...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Delhi employee gets MG Hector as appraisal gift from boss, calls it unreal momentPratyush Singh, a Delhi corporate employee, received an MG Hector as an appraisal gift. This unusual reward replaced standard salary increm...
28 May, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
This is a peak win for HimalayasThe Indian government has put the brakes on new hydropower developments in the upper Ganga area of Uttarakhand, citing a history of environ...
24 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Why Rs 40 LPA earners don’t feel richer than Rs 20 LPA earners. CA explains the hidden reasonHigh salaries do not always bring financial peace. Chartered Accountant Nitin Kaushik explains how lifestyle inflation traps urban professi...
22 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Deep under China's coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocksChina is unlocking a new energy frontier with coal rock gas extracted from deep within its coal basins. This ambitious multi-billion-dollar...
21 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
TCS salary hike: Employees say pay decreased as CEO K Krithivasan earned over ₹28 crore in FY26TCS Salary Hike News: TCS employees are reporting reduced monthly salaries despite annual increments following a recent appraisal cycle. Th...
19 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Salary hike this appraisal season? New labour codes and tax rules may change your real take-home payAppraisal season this year saw companies begin aligning salary structures with new labour codes and updated income tax rules. While some fi...
18 May, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Mortgage rates today jump sharply: Is the hidden Treasury yield surge making 2026 home refinancing painfully expensive for Americans?Mortgage rate today climbs as Treasury yields jump and refinance pressure returns across the US housing market. The average 30-year fixed r...
14 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Your in-hand salary may not change under the new labour code yet, know whySalaried employees are yet to see benefits from the new labour codes due to delayed state-level implementation. While some aspects like ESI...
09 May, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Replaying every argument or fight in your mind? Psychology says the truth behind mental replays and overthinking conflicts are memory bias and emotional exhaustionThe psychology of replaying arguments highlights a delicate balance between reflection and rumination. While reviewing past interactions ca...
09 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
One started at Rs 3.5 LPA vs another at Rs 6.5 LPA: Ankur Warikoo breaks down the math to show how first salary changes everythingA simple calculation reveals how starting salaries impact long-term earnings. Ankur Warikoo's example shows two individuals. One begins at ...
07 May, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Employee expecting 'good appraisal' gets shocked after salary decreases due to increment. 'There was nothing I could do'A Reddit user shared his experience of expecting a strong appraisal after joining a company just before the review cycle, only to receive a...
01 May, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Finance Ministry caps outlay for schemes pending 16th Finance Commission approvalThe move was initiated after many ministries were not able to complete the mandatory appraisal of schemes by the March 31 deadline. The Cen...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Infosys non-committal on pay hikes, keeps employees guessingInfosys management remained non-committal on salary revision timelines during a recent town hall, citing macroeconomic conditions and clien...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Hard work vs smart work for job promotion: Pune techie shares 4 office habits that gets you promoted before othersA Pune-based techie, Rohit Yadav, has shared why working long hours does not always lead to promotions, saying hard work alone often goes u...
20 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Not happy with increment? Career coach shares how to ask for a bigger salary hike, confidentlyCareer coach Simon Ingari offers a strategic approach to salary discussions, emphasizing preparation and communication over discomfort. He ...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.54 PM IST