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Dissonant: Today's word of the day meaning, how to use it in a sentence, origin and related terms- Quote of the Day by Tim Allen: “The world's a mean place. It's unfair, then it's...” — a thoughtful life lesson on resilience, uncertainty, human nature, faith and why accepting life's contradictions can change how we face both suffering and joy, from the beloved American comedian and actor known for his sharp observations on everyday life
- Proverb of the day: 'An open mind only hurts...' Life lessons from inspiring African proverb on receptivity, intellectual vulnerability, fragile egos, growth mindset, cognitive dissonance and true wisdom
- Psychology says people who say ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ may not always be avoiding blame, they could be trying to reduce emotional pain and guiltWhy do some people constantly say ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ during difficult conversations? Psychology suggests it may be linked to guilt man...24 Jun, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
- “You Can Trust Me” Sounds Reassuring, But It Might Be Doing More at Work Than You ThinkColleagues often say "you can trust me" to expedite decisions and avoid conflict, driven by self-enhancement and cognitive biases that lead...09 Apr, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
- Why “No Pressure” Might Be the Most Stressful Thing Your Boss SaysManagers often say 'no pressure' to ease workplace tension. However, employees may find this phrase confusing. It can create mixed messages...04 Apr, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
- Is your insurance adequate? Here’s a simple checklist to find outMany policyholders are insured but not adequately, leading to claim dissonance. Reviewing health, home, cyber, and motor insurance covers t...19 Mar, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- The Psychological Impact of Keeping Promises to YourselfSmall, little promises you make to yourself build strong self-trust. Following through on these commitments, even minor ones, creates evide...13 Feb, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- Psychologists identify everyday phrases that unconsciously reveal selfish thinkingPsychologists reveal how common phrases can signal selfish thinking. These words, used daily at work and home, can make conversations one-s...30 Jan, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
- Mon-de-green, dard-e-jigar, dil mein...The author recounts a personal journey of linguistic discovery, starting with a childhood mishearing of a Michael Jackson song. This led to...30 Aug, 2025, 10.43 PM IST
- Exploring caregiving and complexity in 'His Three Daughters' on NetflixIn Azazel Jacobs' film His Three Daughters, a pivotal narrative shift occurs just before the end, when the daughters finally meet their dyi...20 Oct, 2024, 12.35 AM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg's long apology tour: A brief historyDuring a Senate hearing, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, apologized to parents who have had children exploited or harmed on social media....01 Feb, 2024, 04.29 PM IST
- Viewing markets in dynamic equilibrium resolves conundrumsTo simplify a problem, one effective approach is to decompose it into distinct components and analyze them through the lens of systems thin...26 Jun, 2023, 12.13 PM IST
- View: India is a nation of tailors that still fantasises about being Master Darzee to the world, even as China’s beaten us in ‘photocopying’I use the word ‘tailor’ as a metaphor. As a society, we are excellent at churning out copies, but not photocopies. China is much better at ...03 Jul, 2021, 10.31 PM IST
- Now, Chinese automaker gets a 'Trumpchi' headache, plans to change model nameThe Trumpchi models have been available in China for years.17 Jan, 2018, 05.01 PM IST
- To Spin a Top-class YarnBattle Strikers, Beigoma, Beyblade, Spin Fighters, Spinja, Lego Ninjago, members of the Beyblade community, have returned to the lexicon of...28 Apr, 2011, 07.49 AM IST
- 'Buy & tell' gets a fillip in the online worldStatus has acquired a new meaning. It is no longer the social standing you are talking about but your current state of mind or the latest a...16 Jan, 2011, 12.40 AM IST
- Time for Pakistan to act on 26/11 proof: SM KrishnaIndia set a business-like note for Indp-Pak foreign ministers meet.15 Jul, 2010, 10.56 AM IST
- Time for Pak to act on 26/11 proof: KrishnaIndia set a business-like note for the meeting of Indian and Pakistani foreign ministers on Thursday by saying "the time had come" for Paki...15 Jul, 2010, 07.49 AM IST
- Marico to leverage Saffola’s strong brand equity: GuptaIn a candid interview with ET, Mr Gupta throws light on the art of brand extensions, new product categories and beyond. Excerpts:23 May, 2007, 01.15 AM IST
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