The power of budgeting: A simple guide to managing money for teenagersBala eyed a Rs 1,500 online shopping cart with a tech organiser and gel pens. But with a Rs 2,500 monthly allowance, he realised buying bot...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: "The purest manipulation is making others feel guilty for not..." — Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, self-respect, influence, healthy relationships, and why recognizing hidden manipulation can transform your decisions by the Italian political philosopher known for The PrinceToday's quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli explores how guilt can become one of the most powerful forms of manipulation. In just a few...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Since 2016, China has turned phone users' daily purchases into 122 million real trees; the digital forest now covers 112,000 hectares of drylandAn innovative Chinese app called Ant Forest encourages users to adopt greener habits. Everyday low-carbon actions earn users virtual points...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
One click to sign up, twelve to leave: New York just called the subscription bluff. India should be nextNew York City enacted a click-to-cancel rule for online subscriptions. This rule requires easy online cancellation, mirroring the signup pr...
13 Jul, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Change of course at the table: Subaltern foodways are the new ideological googly in BengalSubaltern cuisine is gaining popularity in Kolkata's gourmet dining scene. Traditional Bengali dishes are now being re-evaluated by younger...
11 Jul, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Not just jobs, AI might now be targeting your emotions with guilt trips and FOMO: Harvard study reveals chilling chatbot manipulationA Harvard Business School study has revealed that popular AI companion apps often use emotional manipulation to keep users engaged. Analyzi...
25 Sep, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Master the Art of Saying No: Astrology’s Ultimate Guide for Every Zodiac SignHaving a hard time saying no without feeling guilty? Your zodiac sign has tailored tips to learn how to set boundaries confidently. Find ou...
16 Sep, 2025, 09.08 PM IST
Boss tries to guilt employee into working on vacation, gets a brutal reality checkAn employee's vacation became a guilt trip when their boss demanded a 70+ slide presentation to be completed, despite the employee being on...
02 Apr, 2025, 04.37 PM IST
Bollywood actress takes her first solo travel trip, felt like 'Ja Simran, ja. Jee le apni zindagi'Shefali Shah talked about her solo trip and the responses she got on Instagram. She felt a moral dilemma about leaving her family and spend...
06 Mar, 2025, 01.42 PM IST
Woman gets accused of 'trauma dumping' after she asks friend to hang out with herA woman sought comfort from a friend after losing her grandmother and spending her birthday alone, but was harshly accused of "trauma dumpi...
04 Mar, 2025, 06.16 PM IST
Partner making unilateral money calls, no financial transparency: Don’t stand these financial red flags in a relationshipFinancial secrecy and unilateral decision-making can erode trust in a relationship, leading to misunderstanding and insecurity. Establish t...
03 Mar, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
NYT Connections Feb 13: Hints and answers to solve today’s challengeNYT Connections Feb 13: As one of the most engaging word games offered by The New York Times, NYT Connections provides a unique mental exer...
13 Feb, 2025, 10.47 PM IST
It Can Always Be DoneAffirmations work only when they are friendly and suggestive, not overbearing, moralistic and patronising, that could send you on a guilt t...
22 Jul, 2021, 11.23 PM IST
View: Woke attack on national symbols has reduced past to a guilt tripThe awkwardness of history, be it colonialism or slavery, cannot be dealt with by challenging the entire basis of nationhood. Nor can the r...
06 Sep, 2020, 10.20 AM IST
Airlines must rethink guilt-tripping strategyAirlines aren't doing enough to convince passengers to pay extra to facilitate carbon offsets.
10 May, 2019, 08.41 AM IST
Guilty much? It may actually lead to better cooperationGuilt trips have a positive effect on our behaviour and lead to better cooperation, research has found.
13 May, 2017, 10.32 AM IST
Diwali detox: 6 simple ways to lose that extra weightGuilty over binge-eating? Nutritionist Dr. Shikha Sharma lists some easy ways to do detox at home.
01 Nov, 2016, 04.43 PM IST