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Quote of the Day by Marlon Brando: 'If we are not our brother's keeper, at least let us not be...'- A powerful reflection on compassion, humanity, justice, responsibility, and the moral duty to do no harm by The Godfather actorMarlon Brando's iconic statement, "If we are not our brother's keeper, at least let us not be his executioner," speaks volumes about the im...
Quote of the day by Socrates: 'In childhood be modest, in youth...' Life lessons on true character, lifelong balance, boundaries, humility, self-control, fairness, moral responsibility and wisdomQuote of the day by Socrates highlights a philosophy that connects different virtues with every stage of life. The saying explains why mode...
He was offered a salary that was just Rs 2,000 higher than his previous. Two months later, he has the last laugh: ‘Do not disregard…’A job candidate, offered a meagre salary hike despite his qualifications, accepted a role promising career growth. However, his exceptional...
Anti-migrant politics spark resurgence of racism, say some Britons of colourRecent incidents of violence and protests have heightened racial tensions in Britain, leading some ethnic minorities to feel increasingly u...
Proverb of the day from Italy: 'It is better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep; but remember that the lion...' Why true courage means staying calm, not always being fearlessProverb of the day from Italy: "It is better to live one day as a lion than a hundred years as a sheep; but remember that the lion hunts on...
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
'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...
Best Proverb of the Day: 'You are permitted in time of great danger to walk with the devil until...'-A life lesson hidden in an ancient proverb that changes how we see difficult choicesLife often presents difficult choices where ideal solutions are absent. A timeless proverb suggests that in times of great danger, temporar...
Psychology says people who gossip about friends, family and office aren't always trying to harm others: What the behaviour means?Psychology says people who gossip about friends, family and office aren't always motivated by bad intentions. Psychology explains that goss...
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...
Psychology says people who are very choosy about what they eat: What this eating behaviour may reveal about personality and daily habits?Psychology says people who are very choosy about what they eat may have eating habits shaped by personality, past experiences, routine, hea...
'Why did you come to work?': Employee says foreign manager told him to be with his child on first day of preschoolA heartwarming video of an Indian professional's foreign manager encouraging him to take time off for his child's first day of preschool ha...
Candidate earning Rs 58,000 was offered Rs 60,000 by HR as 'reasonable increase'. Then a Rs 85,000 job offer changed everything. Delhi co-founder shares the storyA Delhi co-founder's shared experience highlights a candidate's initial low salary offer of Rs 60,000, despite expecting Rs 75,000. After t...
"Your friend failed to solve a basic problem": Employee refers a friend, HR's next email leaves her stunnedA software professional's referral led to an unexpected HR email questioning her judgment after the candidate failed a basic coding problem...
Rs 2.5 lakh lost by Zerodha's Nithin Kamath but he is happy. 'I lost a bet, and I’m happy I lost this one'Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath revealed that he lost a ₹2.5 lakh fitness bet to employee Rohit Agarwala, who successfully lost 30 kg over...
Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: 'May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger, and the revenge of...' Life lessons on consequences, diplomacy, conflict, threats, oppression, disrespect and why one should never underestimate the underdogQuote of the Day by Alexander the Great highlights the importance of understanding consequences, respecting people, avoiding conflict, and ...
'I ignored all the red flags for a 30% hike': Employee regrets job switch weeks after joiningA recent job switch offering a nearly 30% salary hike has left a Reddit user questioning their decision. Despite initial red flags and poor...
He sent a work email on weekend. But boss called him the next day to teach him a lesson. Employee shares India vs Norway work culture. ‘I got scolded for…’An Indian expat in Norway learned a vital lesson about work-life balance when his boss expressed concern, not praise, for him working weeke...
'Schedule it during work hours': Gen Z worker skips 9 PM meeting, says important discussions belong in office hoursA young employee declined a 9 PM meeting, citing work-life balance. She argued important discussions belong in office hours. Her manager no...
“I replied to a mail on Saturday”: Indian professional in Norway says boss’s reaction left him shockedAn Indian professional in Norway was reprimanded by his boss for working excessive hours, including on weekends and during vacation. This s...