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Dosas at 8 am, 40 minutes traffic for 5 km: Bengaluru techie lists real-life city shocks for newcomersMoving to Bengaluru brings unexpected experiences. The city presents a blend of challenges and delights. Newcomers face unpredictable weath...09 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST- Bengaluru rent making survival 'very difficult': What's causing house rent prices to increase? Woman exposes the expectation vs reality gapA Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate about the city's rising rental costs after claiming that many landlords assume every tenant ...06 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Niccolò Machiavelli: "Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer..."Quote of the day: In the 1500s, Niccolò Machiavelli observed a striking truth: fear can be a more effective binder of loyalty than love. Hi...05 Jun, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Warren Buffett on how CEOs manipulate earnings – and how to spot itWarren Buffett compared modern corporate accounting to a golfer who turns in a score of 140 in his first round (thanks to fake bogeys), and...04 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
- “7.2 LPA to 16?”: Recruiter says he’s “out of touch with today’s generation” after 100% salary hike expectation, internet says 'nothing wrong in paying...'A recent post on X ignited a debate on hiring expectations and salary jumps. A tech professional questioned a candidate's request for a 100...03 Jun, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
- Rohit, Dhoni, Hardik: When IPL's biggest names couldn't deliver this seasonIPL 2026 delivered a harsh reality for cricket's biggest stars. Captains faltered, match-winners lost their touch, and franchise cornerston...31 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
- Love Island UK and USA return with overlapping 2026 premiere dates — How to watch onlineLove Island returns in 2026 with both the UK and US versions launching within days of each other, creating a packed summer for reality TV f...30 May, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
- There are bulls and bears, and also ducks. When Warren Buffett warned against being a stock market duckWarren Buffett mentioned a metaphor that should haunt every investor who has ever felt clever during a rising market: The preening duck tha...28 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
- German Proverb of the Day: 'The woman chooses the music, but the man still thinks…’ This sharp relationship saying reveals the secret power females often hold without saying a wordProverb of the day: Unlike much modern advice, proverbs rarely feel overly preachy. They leave space for interpretation, reflection and per...27 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- Couples and money: Why shared financial decisions, clear spending rules, and transparency matter in relationshipsWithout a definition of priority and discretion, many households suffer from ad hocism. How should they spend for the common good without s...25 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by American comedian Chris Rock: "Only married people understand you can be miserable and..."Quote of the Day: With his sharp wit, Chris Rock delivers an insightful take on marriage. He reminds us that long-term relationships are a ...21 May, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
- 'I quit Rs 19 LPA govt job': NIT engineer resigns from oil PSU citing lack of basic facilities, long hours and toxic bossesA NIT Kurukshetra engineer's recent post on quitting a PSU job despite a reported ₹19 lakh annual package has gone viral on social media. H...20 May, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
- African proverb of the day: 'You can win a woman with lies but you cannot...' Life lessons on deception, relationships, human behavior, and timeless warning about why false promises and flattery will not guarantee long-term commitmentAfrican proverb of the day highlights how deception may create early attraction but cannot sustain real relationships. The proverb from the...19 May, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
- In volatile times: 5 stocks with score improvement and upside potential of up to 24%There are reasons to expect more volatility in the short term. The Street will adjust to the likely decline of both the top and bottom line...18 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
- Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- Profit on paper, loss in reality: How a routine accounting tool is used to deceive and take investors for a rideAmortisation is a number most investors skip, but it can shape reported profit. On the surface, it looks routine: A company spreads the cos...15 May, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Alexander Pope: 'Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be...' – inspiring lessons on how to avoid disappointment in life and why expecting less brings more peace by The Rape of the Lock and The Dunciad poetQuote of the day by Alexander Pope: Alexander Pope's quote highlights how unmet expectations lead to disappointment. The article explores h...15 May, 2026, 07.02 AM IST
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