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She failed IIT twice. Took a Rs 40 lakh loan. Today, she’s working at Microsoft. Who is Priyanka Vergadia?Priyanka Vergadia's journey from failing IIT exams twice to becoming a Senior Director at Microsoft and earning an MBA from Wharton is a te...
C Suite to startup street: The second act that corporate veterans are choosingSenior founders, who give up the comforts of India Inc for the chaotic energy of startups, bring to the table instant credibility, networks...
He landed a job with 30% salary hike, then got the biggest shock of his life, just 3 months later: ' Around 15% of the company....'A marketing professional shared on Reddit how a 30% salary hike led to job loss just three months after relocating for a new role. Despite ...
Charlie Munger psychology lessons: 5 hidden mind traps that change how you make life decisionsCharlie Munger psychology lessons reveal how human behavior, decision-making, and mental models shape life outcomes. His timeless wisdom on...
Trump says July Fourth speech is still on after severe weather empties National MallSevere weather forced an evacuation of Washington's National Mall on Saturday, disrupting President Trump's planned July Fourth address. De...
Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthdayAmerica's 250th Independence Day is marked by widespread celebrations amidst political division and a sweltering heatwave affecting million...
On This Day in History, July 4: Declaration of Independence proclaimed, Battle of Hattin, Statue of Liberty presented, Philippines gains independence, Higgs boson discovery and moreOn This Day in History, July 4, the United States proclaimed the Declaration of Independence, while other landmark events included the Batt...
From admission to employability: How Indian students can prepare for UK universitiesUK education offers more than a degree, fostering independent thought and career readiness. With nearly 99,000 Indian students in 2024, the...
Proverb of the day: 'A chameleon can only change its colour but never...' Life lessons from African proverb on core values, character, identity, adaptability and authenticityProverb of the day highlights an African proverb that teaches the value of protecting your identity while adapting to changing situations. ...
Quote of the day by Matt Damon: 'Fame is really strange. One day you're not famous, and then the next day you are, and the odd thing is...' - Oscar-winning script writer and actor of Good Will Hunting and The Martian reveals the reality of celebrity lifeMatt Damon shared a candid perspective on fame, describing it as a 'strange' phenomenon. He highlighted the disconnect between external rec...
Psychology says people who live in recreational vehicles or motorhomes aren't avoiding life: What this behavior revealsPsychology says people who live in recreational vehicles or motorhomes aren't simply escaping responsibilities. Research and psychological ...
African Proverb of the Day: 'He who wants to plant corn must make peace with the monkeys...'- A Timeless lesson on acceptance, wisdom, and living with life’s realitiesLife's rewards are rarely without challenges, an African proverb wisely states. Just as a farmer must accept monkeys to grow corn, we must ...
Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't afraid of learning new skills: What this behavior may reveal?Psychology says people who learn to use chopsticks to eat Chinese, Japanese, or any other cuisine aren't avoiding challenges. Psychology su...
Startup founder claims foreign client honoured contract after dropping project internally, compares it to India's "adjust kar lo" cultureStartup founder's X post highlighted an international client's commitment to a paused six-month contract, contrasting it with India's often...
Quote of the Day by Jodi Picoult: 'A mathematical formula for happiness: Reality divided by Expectations. There were two ways to be happy: improve your reality or lower your expectations' teaches timeless lesson on ideal lifestyles, perfectionQuote of the Day by Jodi Picoult offers a timeless lesson about the relationship between reality and expectations. Happiness is neither ent...
Enhance experience with ads, not ruin itThe integrity of football is at risk with FIFA's introduction of hydration breaks, which double as advertising opportunities. Players and c...
Domestic SIPs power India's market resilience amidst FPI outflows: HDFC SecuritiesIndia is experiencing a pivotal shift in its financial markets as domestic investors take the lead over foreign entities, enduring a three-...
Best proverb of the day: 'A dragon will be teased by a shrimp...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on situation, vulnerability, humility, adaptability, true strength, caution, authority, and why one should never underestimate the underdog or weakBest proverb of the day highlights an ancient Chinese saying that explains how power depends on the right environment. The proverb shows th...
No raise for 5 years. Then employee resigned. What happened 48 hours later stunned his bossCareer coach Simon Ingari shared a viral workplace story about an employee who received no salary hike for five years despite strong perfor...
8 reasons returning NRIs are struggling in Indian corporate culture & here's how to fix it