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Tuesday Work Quote of the Day by Epicurus: "You don't develop courage by being happy in your relationships everyday. You develop it by surviving difficult times and challenging adversity"- 'I don't know if they're really working': Manager dislikes WFH despite employees meeting all targets. HR's blunt response goes viral
- Best Proverb of the Day: “To ask is a moment’s shame, but not to ask is a — Life lessons on knowledge, self-improvement, courage, overcoming fear and why curiosity is the key to learning
- Jewish Proverb of the Day: “Among those who laugh, do not weep; among those who weep, do not… — Life lessons on perception, empathy, awareness, social context, timing, and why understanding others’ feelings matters in human connectionJewish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Among those who laugh, do not weep; among those who weep, do not laugh.” The saying re...22 Jun, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who get anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are not overreacting: Why people treat smartphones like a safety blanketPsychology suggests that adults who become anxious when their phone battery drops below 50% are rarely overreacting. More often, they are r...21 Jun, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
- Employee finished all assigned work, took a 20-minute restroom break; only to learn supervisor had been tracking their whereabouts in a lurching wayA remote worker's brief restroom break sparked workplace tension after their supervisor allegedly contacted a colleague to inquire about th...21 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by German novelist Thomas Mann: ‘Opinions cannot survive if one has no chance to…’Thomas Mann, the Nobel laureate German novelist, believed opinions need active defense to survive. His quote, "Opinions cannot survive if o...20 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Psychology says adults who bite their nails are not simply nervous but are seeking an escape route from uncomfortable situationsPsychology suggests that nail biting is rarely a sign of immaturity, poor discipline or weak self-control. More often, it is the brain's wa...20 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
- Candidate wanted Rs 32,000, but accepted Rs 20,000 salary out of desperation and urgency. A month later, he discovered how much his colleagues earnA candidate accepted a low salary due to urgent need but later discovered colleagues earned significantly more for the same work. This reve...20 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- Psychology says women who are ready to bargain heavily at any shop aren't frugal or afraid to negotiate: What behavioral research explainsPsychology says women who are ready to bargain heavily at any shop aren't simply trying to save money. Research in psychology and behaviora...20 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
- Burmese proverb of the day: ‘The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’ve eaten’ - meaning, significance and a lesson on honesty and accountabilityA traditional Burmese saying reveals that silence cannot hide actions. The proverb 'The tongue may be silent, but the teeth know what they’...19 Jun, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- 'You are not broken. You are stuck...': Ankur Warikoo's reply to an introvert who felt inferior to others is a masterclass in self-confidenceEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo offers a new perspective on self-doubt and introversion. He suggests that avoiding uncomfortable situations, rat...19 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
- Best Brazilian Portuguese saying of the day: 'To prod the jaguar with a short stick.' Dangerous life lesson about picking fights you can't winBest Brazilian Portuguese Saying of the Day: "To prod the jaguar with a short stick" is a traditional Brazilian proverb that warns against ...19 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- "Was shocked, kind of grossed out": Arizona family left stunned after finding human remains inside urn ordered from AmazonA grieving Arizona family received a brand-new urn from Amazon, only to find it already contained human remains, which left them stunned. T...18 Jun, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
- After 11 years in leadership, one employee thought reporting workplace issues would bring answers, instead, it left them fearing for their jobA long-serving retail leader reported serious workplace issues, including safety concerns and retaliation, to HR. The employee claims the H...18 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
- In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...17 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- “Can’t even take a Monday off”: Employee’s one-week vacation request denied despite 5 years at jobA finance analyst's vacation request was denied by their manager and he is not even allowed to take one Monday off, according to a Reddit p...16 Jun, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
- Psychology says late-night scrolling is not entertainment: Why your tired brain keeps watching one more video even when your body wants sleepPsychology says that the most important takeaway is that late-night scrolling is often about far more than entertainment. For many people, ...15 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- He was laid off despite meeting targets and forced to fight for severance package; 13 months later, his former CEO came asking for a favourIT layoff: A former mid-sized IT company director says his ex-CEO contacted him over a year after his layoff, seeking help with a multi-fac...14 Jun, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by trillionaire Elon Musk: 'If you buy a ticket to hell, it isn’t fair to blame hell …':A lesson on accountability and consequencesElon Musk's quote of the day is about actions and consequences. His wealth surge brings renewed attention to his past statements. One quote...13 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
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