“You Need to Take Initiative”: But How Much Is Too Much? The Workplace Dilemma ExplainedEmployees often struggle with the vague directive to 'take initiative,' leading to confusion and stress as they navigate unclear boundaries...
23 Mar, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Chaos reigns in Bangladesh’s biggest university as student threatened with gang rapeA Dhaka University student, Ali Husen, threatened a female student with gang-rape on Facebook. The female student had filed a petition rega...
04 Sep, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
5 career paths to pursue after a degree in sociologyA sociology degree opens up various career paths such as social work, research, policy analysis, teaching, and community development. It pr...
02 Dec, 2024, 05.35 PM IST
India-Canada Row: Consular Camp attacked at Canada Temple; Modi condemns violenceIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, and the intimidation of Indian diplo...
05 Nov, 2024, 12.02 AM IST
IIT-D launches MA in culture, society and thoughtThe application process for admissions will begin on March 20 for the academic year starting July 2024. The last date to apply is April 4. ...
11 Mar, 2024, 03.42 PM IST
Who was the Indian-origin woman with President Biden's daughter?Who is she? Soon after the White House released the guest list for the state dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Google search began r...
23 Jun, 2023, 08.53 PM IST
Meghalaya govt proposes expert committee to review 1972 reservation policyThe Expert Committee shall undertake a review of the State Reservation Policy by obtaining views from all stakeholders and by conducting fi...
01 Jun, 2023, 10.10 PM IST
UK man who couldn't read or write till 18 becomes youngest-ever black professor at Cambridge UniversityArday, 37, became the youngest-ever black professor at Cambridge university. He began to read and write in his late teens, supported by his...
01 Mar, 2023, 11.49 AM IST
‘Always the first to protest violation of human rights’Fr Swamy would collect clippings of newspaper reports about the “oppression” of tribal communities. “It’s time for me to be active in anti-...
06 Jul, 2021, 10.17 AM IST
SPJIMR sets up Centre for Wisdom in Leadership (CWIL) to create future ready leadersCWIL intends to conduct research projects which are relevant to address contemporary world problems, from a wisdom perspective. The approac...
15 Apr, 2021, 03.47 PM IST
DU cut-offs soar beyond perfect 100, thousands disappointedThe first cut-off list for Delhi University's undergraduate courses has yet again "sky-rocketed" with two colleges setting the threshold at...
26 Jun, 2015, 04.35 AM IST
Indian-origin academician Rakesh Khurana appointed dean of Harvard CollegeIndian-origin academician Rakesh Khurana has been appointed dean of the prestigious Harvard College and will take over his new role in July.
24 Jan, 2014, 02.48 AM IST
- Sameness often pays
What explains the apparent discrepancy? Economic theory would indeed suggest that, as a competitor, you have to somehow be different to mak...
14 Oct, 2013, 01.26 AM IST
Tattoos may prevent you from getting hiredDr Andrew R Timming from the School of Management at the University of St Andrews found that employers are prone to viewing tattoos negativ...
04 Sep, 2013, 01.49 PM IST
- Infosys India Prize to promote research in sciences
Infosys Technologies on Tuesday announced the 'Infosys India Prize' for promoting research in Science for India's development.
17 Feb, 2009, 02.24 PM IST
- Ajay Chhibber appointed UNDP Assistant Secy Gen
India's Ajay Chhibber has been appointed Assistant Administrator of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Director of its regiona...
08 Apr, 2008, 10.49 AM IST
- Policy to reflect commitment to clean environ
The proposed National Environment Policy, 2006 would reflect the country's commitment to create a clean environment as mandated in the Cons...
27 Dec, 2006, 05.10 PM IST