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Manager decides to terminate employee for taking ice cream break. But HR’s simple question changes office rule permanentlyA manager sought to fire an employee named Florence for eating ice cream. Florence met all deadlines. HR intervened, questioning the policy...
Indian IT is a trade, not an investment, and the market just got the memo: Sandip SabharwalAccenture's slump signals headwinds for Indian IT, with Sandip Sabharwal viewing them as trading plays rather than long-term investments du...
AI Euphoria, Fed Signals and Oil Politics: David Roche warns markets may be ignoring bigger risksGlobal markets are optimistic about AI and easing inflation, but David Roche warns of deeper structural risks. He believes the AI investmen...
Reality Check: What triggered Accenture's historic stock plungeAccenture's biggest-ever stock plunge was driven by weaker revenue guidance, slowing bookings and rising investor concerns that AI-led disr...
In January 1995, 14 wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone from Canada to restore a degraded ecosystem; three decades on, scientists are locked in a bitter dispute over whether the famous cascade they were credited with ever happening at the scale claimedYellowstone's wolf reintroduction success story faces a scientific challenge. New analysis suggests the dramatic impact on willow growth wa...
India's Got Latent season 2 OTT release platform confirmed? Where will Samay Raina's controversial reality show stream? Check detailsSpeculation surrounding India’s Got Latent Season 2 has intensified after Netflix India shared a cryptic social media post in collaboration...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Go for global allocation in a deliberate manner; not as a knee-jerk reaction to short-term underperformance: Rahul JainIndia's wealthy investors are now considering global markets. Wealth managers at the ET Alpha Wealth Summit confirmed this shift. However, ...
Psychology says people who keep opening and closing their phones waiting for a message, are not obsessed: Why the brain gets hooked on the possibility of one special personPsychology suggests that people who constantly open and close their phones are rarely attached to the technology itself. More often, they a...
Inside KPMG's AI report scandal: False claims, bogus case studies and hallucinated success storiesKPMG has retracted a global report after major organizations like UBS and the NHS denied claims of using AI for operational transformations...
Manager decides to terminate employee for watching World Cup match during work hours. HR defends him with one statement, ‘You are rewarding visibility and punishing productivity’A manager sought an employee's termination for watching the World Cup at work. However, HR discovered the employee had completed all tasks,...
Egyptian proverb of the day: ‘An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb’ - A timeless lesson on friendship and finding joy in simple thingsAn ancient Egyptian proverb, 'An onion shared with a friend tastes like roast lamb,' highlights the profound power of companionship. It tea...
Psychology says ghosting hurts because the brain hates unfinished stories: Why Gen Z keeps searching for answers when someone leaves without explanationPsychology says people tend to heal more effectively when they can make sense of their experiences and fit them into a clear, meaningful st...
Psychology says checking someone’s profile again and again is not curiosity: Why the brain secretly searches for signs of replacement regret or attentionPsychology says checking someone's profile may bring a momentary sense of comfort or reassurance, but that relief is often fleeting. Resear...
Egyptian proverb of the day: ‘He who loves you will swallow pebbles for you; he who hates you will wish for you to make a mistake’ - a timeless lesson on true love, loyalty and who truly supports youLife reveals true friends who offer grace during struggles. An ancient Egyptian proverb contrasts unconditional love with hidden hate. It s...
Quote of the day by Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Commitment is an act, not a word. Every word has consequences. Every silence, too. ’ - French philosopher on the importance of actions over promisesJean-Paul Sartre's words highlight that commitment is action, not just talk. Every word and silence has consequences. In today's world, thi...
Behind every AI answer are humans: how human feedback is shaping modern AIDataAnnotation Tech highlights the human side of artificial intelligence development, where reviewers help train and improve AI systems thr...
Quote of the day by Adrien Brody: ‘Life is an ocean of chaos. We all need something to distract us from the complexity and reality' - life lessons on finding calm amid uncertaintyLife's inherent chaos often leads individuals to seek comforting distractions, as highlighted by Adrien Brody's quote from 'Detachment.' Th...
Will India's AI multibaggers face a reality check as global bubble fears test valuations?India's AI stocks are facing scrutiny as global concerns about a tech bubble grow. Companies linked to data centers and high-performance co...
Rs 1.5 lakh salary, top tech job, big city. Why this Bengaluru professional ended the month with just Rs 15,000A Bengaluru chartered accountant shared a reality check on high salaries, detailing how a Rs 1.5 lakh monthly income for a fresh tech gradu...
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...