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SOCIAL ETIQUETTE IN INDIAN CULTURE
Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habitSneeze Psychology: The common reflex to say "God bless you" after a sneeze stems from ancient beliefs about souls leaving the body and fear...- Indian Americans across Texas celebrate 250 years of US independenceIndian-American communities across Texas marked America's 250th independence anniversary with vibrant celebrations in Houston and Dallas-Fo...
- Meet Puri's 'Bahubali' Anil Gochikar: The vegetarian bodybuilder amid the egg vs soya debate who trained at ancient Jagaghars to become Mr IndiaA debate over eggs versus soya in school meals has spotlighted Anil Gochikar, a vegetarian bodybuilder and priest from Puri. Viral social m...
- Startup founder claims foreign client honoured contract after dropping project internally, compares it to India's "adjust kar lo" cultureStartup founder's X post highlighted an international client's commitment to a paused six-month contract, contrasting it with India's often...
- PM Modi feeds world's oldest living land animal 'Jonathan' during Seychelles visitDuring the tour of the sanctuary, Prime Minister Modi was seen enthusiastically feeding large turtles, including the famed 194-year-old Jon...
- Valued maritime partner and a close friend in Indian Ocean: PM Modi after arrival in Seychelles"Deeply appreciate the warm welcome extended at the airport by Dr. Patrick Herminie. Seychelles is a valued maritime partner and a close fr...
- Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Inxeba lendoda alihlekwa' - 'The wound of a man is not laughed at'Zulu Proverb of the Day: A powerful Zulu proverb, "The wound of a man is not laughed at," underscores the importance of empathy and respect...
- Veteran Odia Cinematographer Dillip Ray Dies at 72 in BhubaneswarVeteran cinematographer Dillip Ray, a luminary in Odia and Bengali cinema, passed away at 72 in Bhubaneswar after a brief illness. Celebrat...
- IFS Brats' hostel: A junior United Nations AssemblyReflecting on the External Affairs Hostel in New Delhi evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time filled with rich cultural exchanges and deep ...
- Suvendu Adhikari unveils UCC, anti-conversion roadmap for West BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a stringent law against religious conversion and the implementation of the ...
- Bengaluru techie reveals why she is still excited to walk into Microsoft office after 5 years, and it's not about perksA Microsoft employee in Bengaluru, Deepika Koul, has captured social media attention for her enduring enthusiasm at work after five years. ...
- Why do people colour their hair? The psychology, fashion trends and personal reasons behind itMillions globally embrace hair colouring, transforming their look for diverse reasons. From masking grey strands to embracing bold self-exp...
- Psychology says people who eat with their hands don't lack table manners, they may be preserving a deeper connection to food, memory and their rootsPsychology suggests that everyday habits often hold deeper meaning than they appear to. Eating with your hands is rarely about rejecting mo...
- 'Got paid 1.5 times for picking up a call after office hours': NRI compares US and Indian work culturesAn Indian-origin man has highlighted stark differences in workplace culture between India and the US. He observed that leaving work on time...
- Burnout, humiliation, and no boundaries: Viral post lists 3 toxic workplace habits that have been normalised for too longCareer coach Vijay Chandola, an IIM alumnus, has identified three common Indian office habits that need to be challenged: glorifying burnou...
- UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted newsThe culture department said on Monday it was considering requiring platforms such as Meta's Facebook, Alphabet-owned YouTube and TikTok to ...
- Shelf that invasive selfie-indulgenceA humorous 'Selfie Doctrine' proposes rules to curb intrusive self-photography. Key commandments include obtaining consent before photograp...
- Live-in relationships are not new: Chhattisgarh’s Muria tribe has been practicing this unique way of choosing life partners for over 1,000 yearsModern relationship trends like cohabitation and partner choice echo ancient Muria tribal practices in Chhattisgarh. Their unique 'Ghotul' ...
- Awful Indian tourist? Why better travel etiquette matters more than everRecent incidents have seen Indian holidaymakers criticized for their noisiness and rowdiness in foreign lands, a scenario not unfamiliar in...
- Harsh Goenka shares 'lovely exception' amid debate over Indian tourists abroad, video shows people dancing to a Bengali song at Van Gogh MuseumIndians dancing abroad: A video from the Van Gogh Museum showcasing international visitors dancing to a Bengali folk song offers a positive...
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