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Psychology says adults who apologize before asking a question aren’t difficult: They’ve learned to soften the request before it arrives, because speaking up can feel risky when taking up space once carried a social costIn various social settings, it’s common for adults to lead with an apology when posing straightforward questions. This tendency often refle...
How 'chull' led an IIT Kanpur graduate to leave a $300,000 job and build an AI startupSahil Dhull left a senior role at Cohesity due to a persistent urge to pursue an idea, launching AGI Interfaces. The venture is developing ...
Haircare startup Xtovia raises Rs 6.9 crore led by V3 VenturesFounded in 2025 by entrepreneur Navneet Misra and Dr Tunga Madhu Babu, who heads research and development and holds a PhD from IIT Madras, ...
India among Asia-Pacific's most AI-ready healthcare markets as demand for coordinated care rises: BainIndia is emerging as one of the most AI-ready healthcare markets in the Asia-Pacific region, with a growing number of consumers using gener...
What next? Internet off before exams?In a bid to curtail exam leaks, the government has put a stop to Telegram access until June 21, impacting countless users in the process. C...
Is DoorDash Down? Thousands of users report app outages and delivery problems across major US cities today- When will the services be up again?DoorDash faced significant service disruptions on Tuesday morning. Thousands of users reported problems accessing the food delivery platfor...
Centre debunks claims of civil services prelims exam question paper leakThe Centre has dismissed social media claims of a leaked UPSC Civil Services prelims exam paper as fake. The Press Information Bureau's Fac...
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 ...
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...
Delhi man's new 3-ton AC fails to cool; consumer court orders full refund plus Rs 25,000 compensationA Delhi consumer court has ordered Fujitsu General India to refund Rs 1.14 lakh to a customer whose 3-ton split AC failed to provide adequa...
Telcos, businesses spar over calls, SMS consent regimeTelecom companies and banks are in a dispute over India's new digital consent rules for commercial messages. Major telecom players want con...
The old health insurance model sees hospitalisation as an inconvenience, says Narayana Health's Viren Prasad Shetty; bets on managed care modelIt has been close to two years since Narayana Health’s wholly owned subsidiary, Narayana Health Insurance—which has adopted a ‘managed heal...
FSSAI notices to 8 companies over misleading names, claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, for p...
"Will significantly improve ticket booking efficiency": ZRUCC Southern Railway member on IRCTC website upgradeIndian Railways is set for a major digital upgrade. The passenger reservation system will see its ticket booking capacity surge from 32,000...
In 1893, an engineer was playing with hooks and clasps and built a sliding fastener: This led to the creation of the zipperThe zipper's path to success was long and winding. Initially patented in 1893, it faced many challenges. Improvements in design and marketi...
AI Wants to Answer Your Phone Now: Equal AI’s $30 Million Bet on the Future of Call Screening in IndiaIndian startup Equal AI has raised $30 million to expand its AI-powered call screening platform that answers and filters calls on users' be...
Keshav Reddy's Equal AI raises $30 million in round led by Prosus, Tomales Bay CapitalThe round also saw participation from Think Investments, Valiant Fund, PhonePe founder Sameer Nigam, and Zubin Bharti Mittal, among others....
Honasa shares jump 6% on Rs 5,500 crore revenue target by FY31. What is Goldman Sachs saying?Honasa Consumer shares surged after the company outlined a revenue target of ₹5,500 crore by FY31. The guidance implies an annual growth ra...
Dead insect in biriyani: Restaurant ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation and serve diner 2 fresh biriyani plates every Sunday for next 5 weeksA man in Puducherry received Rs 10,000 in compensation and Rs 3,000 for legal expenses after finding a dead insect in his biriyani. The con...
Telcos urge TRAI to regulate OTT apps as spam shifts onlineTelecom firms report most spam now bypasses regulations via internet apps. They urge the regulator to bring these platforms under control. ...