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Rs 23,000 a month and a 6-day work week: Frustrated Hyderabad engineer says "ready to accept less pay but..."Hyderabad engineer 6 day work week: A Hyderabad civil engineer's candid Reddit post detailing the toll of a six-day work week has ignited n...
Psychology says people who can't sleep without a blanket even when it's hot are not strange: Why the brain associates it with safety, comfort and emotional regulationPsychology suggests that adults who cannot sleep without a blanket, even in warm weather, are rarely being irrational. More often, they are...
Psychology says people who don't color their gray hair aren't giving up, they may be choosing authenticity over approvalPsychology teaches us that everyday choices often reveal deeper values. The gray hair itself is rarely the real story. Identity is. Authent...
Psychology says people who only like to buy clothes in stores and not online are not outdated: Why the brain still trusts touch more than algorithmsPsychology suggests that people who prefer buying clothes in physical stores are rarely being old-fashioned. More often, they are respondin...
Portuguese proverb of the day: ‘A dog with two masters dies of hunger’ - A timeless wisdom on the dangers of trying to please everyoneTrying to please everyone leads to exhaustion and neglect, a reality captured by the Portuguese proverb, 'A dog with two masters dies of hu...
Psychology says people who decline invitations more often as they get older may not be becoming unfriendly, they may be becoming more selectiveAs adults age, they often begin declining social invitations, not out of unfriendliness, but due to a growing awareness of personal limits ...
Psychiatrist shows how to check if you’re struggling with mental health issue: Simple self-assessment guide that could help you spot signs earlyMental health issues often develop gradually and can be easy to overlook. According to Dr Rahul Chandhok, persistent feelings of sadness, a...
Psychology says people who stop posting their personal lives on social media aren't antisocial; they may be becoming more secureTaking a step back from sharing on social media is not a sign of isolation but a transformative move towards self-affirmation and sincere c...
People who order takeout several times a week aren't lazy: What psychology says about this common habitPeople who order takeout several times a week aren't always avoiding cooking. Psychology suggests this habit can be linked to time manageme...
Psychology says people who always reply with a thumbs-up emoji may not be cold, they could be choosing a shortcut their brains trustWhy do some people reply to almost every message with a thumbs-up emoji? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to cognitive efficienc...
Best proverb of the day: 'Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is...' - A life lesson everyone should knowFeeling pressured to be someone else? A profound proverb reveals that tension stems from perceived expectations, while true relaxation lies...
Psychology says people who start the TV while having a meal but can't decide what to watch are not looking for entertainment, they want comfort and familiarityPsychology suggests that people are rarely just struggling to pick a television show. More often, they are trying to decompress after navig...
Best Mexican proverb of the day: "One steady step is better than a race that tires you out." A life lesson on endurance over intensityBest Mexican proverb of the day: The Mexican saying "Un paso firme es mejor que una carrera agotadora" ("One steady step is better than a r...
Best Italian Proverb of the Day: "Too much goodness ends up in the trash." A life lesson on why kindness needs balanceBest Italian proverb of the day: The Italian saying "La troppa bonezza finisce nella monnezza" ("Too much goodness ends up in the trash") w...
Quote of the day by American actor Colman Domigo: ‘My advice to a hopeless romantic is to get off your phone. Love is very analogue. You have to take chances. You cannot just sit back and wait for the person to come to you.'Actor Colman Domingo's quote of the day advises hopeless romantics to ditch their phones, emphasizing that love is 'analogue' and requires ...
Psychology says sisters who behave like mothers are not controlling: Why some girls naturally become the second parent in the familyPsychology suggests that sisters who often behave like mothers are rarely trying to control everyone around them. More often, they are resp...
Techie realises earning well does not mean living well. So he gives up job with monthly take home salary of Rs 1.2 lakh for Rs 40,000 monthly jobA techie named Shubh Jain has sparked discussion online after sharing why he left a job paying around ₹1.2 lakh per month in Mumbai and lat...
Psychology says waiting until the last minute to work is not laziness: How deadlines and time pressure trick the brain into finally taking actionPsychology suggests that people who only become productive when deadlines are approaching are rarely lazy. More often, they are relying on ...
“Overtime, 2-hour commute, sleep-deprived”: 25-year-old graphic designer wants to quit first job after just 2 months, says “already exhausted”A 25-year-old graphic designer in Kolkata is already feeling burnt out just two months into her first full-time job. Long hours, unpaid ove...
Psychology says introverts who seem most at ease in their 50s and 60s are not the ones who overcame introversion; they are often the ones who stopped viewing their need for solitude as something that required justificationAs individuals transition into middle age, the allure of peaceful evenings often supersedes the excitement of lively gatherings. Studies su...