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Psychology explains why intelligent, confident people often stay silent in groups, and how that silence can create the illusion that everyone agreesPeople often stay silent even when they disagree, fearing isolation. This 'Spiral of Silence' makes minority views seem less common. Social...
Why losing some friendships may not be a loss at all? Lebanese-Canadian psychologist Gad Saad says, ‘Anyone who is willing to end a relationship because of a reasoned difference of opinion is…’Gad Saad's quote on relationships argues that true friendships can withstand reasoned differences of opinion, suggesting relationships endi...
Shaktimaan star Mukesh Khanna reveals why he never married: 'The woman I am destined for....'Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, at 67, remains unmarried, attributing his decision to a belief in destiny and a different definition of mascul...
‘Progress does not come from obedience’: Gurgaon CEO explains how healthy disagreements with parents support personal growth, independent thinkingBlindly agreeing with elders can stunt personal development. Knot Dating CEO Jasveer Singh highlights that each generation should be wiser....
Why Do Some Employees Agree Publicly but Disagree in Private?Meetings often end with apparent agreement, but employees later voice objections privately. This disconnect stems from a lack of psychologi...
Second Lady Usha Vance discloses her role in JD Vance’s Vice Presidency and involvement in key decisionsUsha Vance has offered a rare glimpse into her role as Second Lady, describing how candid discussions and occasional disagreements with JD ...
Quote of the Day by Michelle Obama: ‘Just do what works for you, because there will…’ Powerful message of self-belief by former first ladyThis Quote of the day by Michelle Obama delivers a clear and enduring message: individuality should not be compromised in the face of diffe...
"Feel free to push back," bosses say: Why employees rarely do?Despite workplace encouragement to voice ideas, employees often remain silent due to ingrained norms and fear of retaliation. Perceptions o...
“Be a Team Player”: Why Employees Feel Pressured to Stay Silent at WorkThe phrase 'team player' often signals a need for agreement, not just collaboration. In some workplaces, speaking out or questioning decisi...
Word of the Day: RecalcitrantWord of the Day: Recalcitrant is a word that captures friction within systems, whether political, institutional or interpersonal. Rooted in...
Valentine’s Day 2026: Forgotten love letters that shaped history — Marcel Proust to Daniel HalevyAs Valentine’s Day 2026 turns attention back to forgotten love letters that shaped history, the words Proust sent to Daniel Halevy reflects...
Word of the Day: ObdurateWord of the Day: In an era shaped by polarisation and entrenched viewpoints, obdurate has gained renewed relevance. Whether describing poli...
A framework to fix social media personality typesThe article discusses the surge of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) in the early 2000s and its use in mapping team dynamics. It then ...
Auto LPG body drills holes in road ministry notification on BS-VI vehicle conversionSome of the areas of concern in the draft notification are persisting with a limited period for the validity of type approval and mandating...
20 yrs and counting! Snapdeal co-founders shared a decade-old friendship, before becoming biz partnersSnapdeal’s co-founders on how their partnership has evolved over the years.
India, US can fix poultry issue via WTO's compliance panelIndia is the fourth-largest producer of chicken meat in the world after the US, China & Brazil, with production touching 3.5-4 million tonn...
Wharton's Narendra Modi move augurs 'dark days' for plurality of views: OfficialThe University of Pennsylvania-based-forum had cancelled Modi's address in March last year apparently under pressure from anti-Modi groups.
- India, 4 others oppose timetable for farm promises
India, China, Argentina, Cuba and Egypt have come together to ensure protection for poor farmers from import surges amid attempts to fast-t...
- Auditors may have the last word on a/cs
Companies will have to restate their financial statements if auditors raise objections to any figure in annual accounts.
- N-Deal backers & baiters work overtime
Bush presses House & Senate for early vote on 123, oppn vows to thwart.