'Rs 17 LPA not worth it': IIT Delhi graduate quits bank job, says 'can’t sell peace of mind for a salary package'A 24-year-old IIT Delhi graduate resigned from a high-paying banking job, citing a toxic work culture that eroded his health and peace of m...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
‘Once infected, you can’t switch off’: Bengaluru founder on why he’s moving to Goa. What is the 'Bengaluru virus'?A Bengaluru founder is relocating to Goa. He observed a culture where work dominates conversations and identity. In contrast, Goa offers a ...
03 Mar, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
How Marwaris invest differently? CA decodes their 7 financial rules that make them richDiscover the quiet power of Marwari wealth building. This community prioritizes protecting capital and staying detached from assets. They s...
02 Mar, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Book of the Day: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson — A practical guide to handle personal responsibility amid chaosBook of the Day: At first glance, 12 Rules for Life appears to present simple, practical advice for navigating daily life. Guidelines like ...
17 Feb, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Fingers win the eating debate hands downThe article champions eating with fingers as a refined, sensory-rich practice deeply rooted in culture, particularly within the 'Global Sou...
05 Jul, 2025, 12.27 AM IST
Foreigner calls Indian families ‘anti-social’ for sitting 'inappropriately close'. Internet fires back with cultural reality checkA social media user, Christiane F, sparked controversy by describing Indian families' behaviours in public spaces as 'anti-social.' Her obs...
19 Feb, 2025, 06.06 PM IST
5 crucial tips for making a transition from private sector to government sector jobsMoving from the private sector to a government job requires a strategic approach due to differences in hiring processes, qualifications, an...
05 Feb, 2025, 06.49 PM IST
Bengaluru techie-turned-YouTuber offers top salary for his chief of staff job while taking a dig at Zomato CEO Deepinder GoyalYouTuber Ishan Sharma, 23, renowned for debating cultural issues like tipping in the USA, is hiring a Chief of Staff in Bengaluru. Highligh...
07 Jan, 2025, 12.07 PM IST
How much should you tip in the US? A guide to tipping culture after Indian YouTuber sparks outrage for not paying serverIshan Sharma, once celebrated as a role model for college dropouts, has recently found himself at the center of online criticism. The popul...
22 Aug, 2024, 06.48 PM IST
How the Olympics can drive a food revolution?The Olympics have played a significant role in transforming food cultures globally. The 1988 Seoul Olympics highlighted Korean dog meat din...
09 Jun, 2024, 12.35 PM IST
Flower Moon 2024: When and where to witness the spectacle this week? Best viewing timeThe fifth full moon of 2024, known as the "Flower Moon," will light up the evening skies this week, rising in the east as the sun sets in t...
20 May, 2024, 10.48 PM IST
View: Tipping, a service industry conundrum of Greek tragedy proportionsBy comparison, in France, for example, the waiter pretends he is doing you a favour by serving, when his real skills lie in art, where he w...
29 Apr, 2023, 11.01 PM IST
Ant Group’s IPO shows hot consumer tech is the new FMCGThe $3-trillion bid has its fair share of irrational exuberance. But the retail frenzy is now a more accurate predictor of technology’s all...
01 Nov, 2020, 10.41 AM IST
Apolitical drives may benefit Karnataka CongressBS Yeddyurappa, dismissed the upcoming campaigns by theatre person and activist Prasanna and multilingual film actor and director Prakash R...
30 Jan, 2018, 05.08 PM IST
Not a tip: Here's the truth about service chargeIn India, we all know about papads, naans and dals offsetting prices of more expensive dishes on the menu, because food costs need to be ba...
08 Jan, 2017, 12.23 PM IST
Explore the sand dunes of Rajasthan to soak in the culture!Get on the train from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer and catch a glimpse of the painted mud huts and numerous camel grazing.
24 Nov, 2016, 05.19 AM IST
India joins the debate on forking out extra at restaurantsAdding a service charge of 5-10% to the bill is a fairly established practice in Indian restaurants, although some, especially in hotels, h...
10 Apr, 2016, 04.11 AM IST