He left school after Class 3, bought a British motorcycle for Rs 300 and taught himself engineering, then built India’s first electric motorIndependence Day 2026 Special: G D Naidu, known as the “Edison of India”, left school after Class 3 but went on to become a pioneering inve...
The quiet joy of raising ordinary kidsA mother reflects on her parenting journey as her children become adults. She redefines exceptionalism, valuing kindness and character over...
Psychology says people who keep saying 'sorry', even when it's someone else's mistake, aren't weak, they may be trying to protect relationshipsPsychology suggests that people who constantly say "sorry", even when others are responsible, aren't necessarily weak or lacking confidence...
Psychology says waiters who repeat your order word-for-word may be doing more than avoiding mistakes, as it can lead to bigger tipsA study revealed that waiters repeating customer orders received larger tips. This mimicry behavior increased tips by over sixty-eight perc...
He fled to Mumbai, slept on floor, worked at restaurant. His son is now a Bollywood superstar with net worth of Rs 125 crore, who bought all buildings where his father once workedBollywood star Suniel Shetty once shared his father, Veerapan Shetty's, inspiring journey from a nine-year-old runaway in Mumbai to a succe...
Bollywood actor, worth crores, says he once waited tables for a living, reveals how he fulfilled his mother’s biggest dream at 24Vikrant Massey, now a sought-after Bollywood actor, revealed his challenging early life. At just 16, he worked full-time, even as a waiter,...
Psychology says people who leave generous tip for the waiters at any restaurant and bar aren't always trying to impress others: What the behavior may really meanPsychology says people who leave generous tip for the waiters at any restaurant and bar aren't always trying to show wealth or gain attenti...
"I will slap him, say sorry for abusing...": Influencer confronts Bangladeshi waiter for alleged derogatory remarks about India at Italian restaurant, watch viral videoAn Indian influencer, Khushi Dubey, has gone viral after a heated confrontation with a Bangladeshi waiter at an Italian restaurant. The dis...
Best proverb of the day: 'Anyone can be polite to a king, but...' Life lessons from African proverb on human character, humility, ecosystem ethics, arrogance, social status, intentional kindness and moral nobilityBest proverb of the day: "Anyone can be polite to a king, but it takes a gentleman to be polite to a beggar" is an African proverb that exp...
Psychology says adults who feel compelled to finish everything before resting aren't unusually disciplined; unfinished responsibilities may remain psychologically activeYour brain constantly remembers unfinished tasks, making true rest difficult. Research shows that incomplete work stays in your mind, deman...
Psychology says adults who apologize for things that were not their fault may not be insecure; they may have grown up in homes where taking the blame was the fastest way to make the tension stopMany adults habitually apologize for things not their fault. This stems from childhood experiences where they managed parental emotions. Th...
Psychology suggests the adult who always offers to drive isn’t being generous; the wheel is the one place they control the route, the pace, and the exit, and for someone who grew up powerless, that feels like reliefSome people always volunteer to drive. This habit stems from a childhood where they had little control. The driver's seat offers a sense of...
Going Dutch can mean bill-splitting turning into a full-blown hair-splitting affairDining out with friends can bring unexpected financial and social challenges. From over-ordering to excessive drinking, the bill often beco...
Are robot waiters that can lead guests to tables & deliver food the future? Some restaurants think soAdoption of new technology like QR code menus during the pandemic also laid the ground for robots.
A waiter advised Sachin Tendulkar on how to improve his bat swing and the master followed it!Considered to be the best batsman to have graced the game, Tendulkar scored 34357 runs across formats with 100 international centuries.
Railways told to absorb commission vendors as waitersA parliamentary committee has recommended to railways for absorption of commission vendors as waiter at a grade pay of Rs 1,900 per month.
Parisian waiters might be better behaved nowIn an effort to improve the state of affairs, however, the city’s tourism officials are on a drive to improve the etiquette of these beings.